43 Kitchen Upgrades You’ll Feel Like A Certified Genius For Buying

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1. Some stick-on lights that’ll help illuminate those perpetually dark and shadowy areas in your kitchen. Plus, you’ll ~shine a light~ on your impeccable decor skills.

top: reviewer's before photo of area under kitchen cabinets looking dark and shadowy / bottom: after photo of the same area illuminated with stick-on lights

It comes with a remote that can adjust the brightness!

Promising review “Honestly, this is such an easy-to-install product. I bought this because my house needed extra light. This brightens the room at night and makes your cabinets stand out! Took me a couple of minutes to figure out how to install but very straightforward and easy to use. Great product and great price!” —Tom16

Get the six-piece kit from Amazon for $20.99 (available in three light colors).

2. A stunning oil dispenser set to give your frequently used cooking oils the most aesthetically-pleasing upgrade possible.

reviewer's two oil dispensers on the bamboo tray with avocado oil and extra virgin olive oil labels applied

This set also comes with a bamboo tray for the dispensers and 20 waterproof labels to choose from.

Promising review: “I love these dispensers. Not only are they the exact aesthetic I was looking for, but they function really well! The pours are consistent and the seals are great. The labels are easy to apply and are holding up really well.” —TStan7291

Get a set of two from Amazon for $21.99+ (available in three spout colors).