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

15. Faux-marble adhesive that’ll help you achieve the kitchen countertops of your dreams without going broke. It’s also perfectly fine to change your mind later because it peels off without leaving any damage behind.

reviewer before photo of blue kitchen counter and after photo with marble adhesive

It took most reviewers less than an hour to completely revamp their space, and it was two hours *tops* for others (depending on how much space you’re redoing!).

Promising review: “I do not have the money for a new vanity right now. Insert DIY project of covering my ugly pink bathroom vanity in marble contact paper. It looks 100% better and it’s super durable. It’s a little tricky to work with at first and then you get the hang of it. I’m buying more for my half bath! Update: My vanity still looks great a couple of months later! I decided to do my tabletop in my laundry room [above, right] and it looks great too! Tips: Make sure there is nothing on the surface as bumps will show through with the tiniest of debris. Also, one roll is not enough; always buy more than you think you’ll need!” —Natalie Lamb

Get a roll from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in six roll sizes).

16. A tiered bamboo spice rack — let’s be honest, who doesn’t *love* a storage upgrade that’s both efficient and attractive? You’ll have no shame about this beauty sitting front and center on your counter.

the three-tier bamboo spice rack on a kitchen counter holding spice jars

Promising review: “I am enormously pleased with this product! It is exactly what I was hoping for. This spice rack is simple (but attractive!), well made, and reasonably easy to assemble. The instructions for assembly were clear. I am very happy.” —Flib19

Get it from Amazon for $48.99+ (available in two sizes).