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It’s tempting to only focus on the dramatic changes when planning a room update: the fresh coat of paint, the statement furniture, even the occasional structural shift like a wall removal. These elements feel like they carry the whole project on their backs. But over the years, I’ve learned that it’s the details that quietly transform a room into something personal and memorable. Turned wood legs elevate the furniture you’ve owned for a decade. A custom spice shelf can solve kitchen flow issues. Forged hooks holding tools for your favorite hobby can inspire you to reach for them more often. I’ve even installed vintage switch plates to match the spirit of my 98-year-old Colonial home—and somehow, these tiny touches bring as much joy as a major renovation. Customizations of any size don’t just finish a room; they help it better reflect you, and they’re often the easy upgrades you can make.
That’s why Etsy is one of my first stops whenever I’m looking for special touches. Etsy’s blend of one-of-a-kind handmade creations and curated vintage treasures makes it possible to source exactly what your home is missing. Whether you’re knee-deep in a renovation or refreshing a room before the holidays, you’ll find a finishing touch—if not a tailor-made solution—for your space in Etsy.
Start your treasure hunt with some of our favorites for the kitchens, living rooms, closets, and beyond.
Kitchen Upgrades
Called the heart of a home for a reason, the kitchen tends to be all function first—but that doesn’t remove all room for personality. The stuff you use every day can be good-looking, too! We love upgrading the glasses that you may already have in a glass-front cabinet to feature meaningful scenes like hometown skylines. And Etsy’s talented network of sewers make the sink skirt trend accessible—even custom-fit to your cottage-inspired space. And make a note: Don’t sleep on Etsy for trending styles of handmade tile, like Zellige.
Personalized Barware
Buffalo, NY Skyline Rocks Glass
Buy NowCustom Appliance Organization
KitchenAid Mixer Attachment Holder
Buy NowHandmade Produce Storage
The Original Macrame Fruit Hammock
Buy NowDecluttering Curtains
Sink Skirt With Velcro for Bathroom or Kitchen
Buy NowTrending Tile
Moroccan Zellige Mosaic Tile in Hunter Green
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Stove Top Spice Rack
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Living Space Upgrades
My husband and I spend the most time in our living room—by ourselves, or when entertaining friends and family—so the details here have the most impact. A linen slipcover for the sofa that always has pets on it simplifies cleaning routines, and light switch covers double as art. Plus: Removable wallpaper can be as large or as small as you make it, filling a full wall or simply lining the back of a hutch.
Pet-Friendly Couch Cover
Linen Couch Slipcover for Dogs and Kids
Buy NowRemovable Wallpaper
Vintage Floral Peel and Stick Wallpaper: White & Blue Cottagecore
Buy NowFancier (Sofa) Feet
5-Inch Tall Unfinished Pyramid Sofa Legs
Buy NowWhimsical Holiday Decorations
Paper Star Lanterns
Buy NowPolished Drawer Pulls
Classic Antique Brass Handles
Buy NowStatement Switch Covers
Filigree Switch Plate Cover
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Storage Upgrades
If you thought storage options stop at the best bins and baskets, you’d be mistaken; Etsy shops have introduced a wide variety of solutions for calming chaos. Wall-mounted storage ranging from forged iron hooks with delicate leaves to power tool holders designed with your favorite brand in mind make great use of vertical space. And a wood topper with front lip, cut and stained to spec, will level-up any linen closet with wire shelves.
Sneaky Storage
Secret Garden Hollow Book Safe
Buy NowElevated Closet Shelving
Wooden Wire Shelf Cover
Buy NowHandmade Hooks
Leaf Hand-Forged Coat Hook
Buy NowCheeky Pen Holder
Ryobi Style Pen Holder Toolbox – 3D Printed Organizer
Buy NowShelfie Moments
Custom Rounded Fluted Floating Shelf
Buy NowPower(ful) Organization
DeWalt 20v – Power Tool Battery Holder
Buy NowExterior Upgrades
It would be a disservice to overlook the curb appeal quotient on Etsy. Make a great first impression with a whimsical brass door knocker or a plant-adorned mailbox. And though it won’t add a pop of personality to the front door, an honorable mention to the functionality of this spare key storage, which looks so inconspicuous that it practically blends in with your outdoor utilities.
Mood Lighting
Mid-century Modern Lantern
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Modern House Numbers
Buy NowBird-Friendly Home Addition
Handmade Wooden Birdhouse Covered with Birdseed
Buy NowGarden Beauty
You've Got Mail Mailbox With Planter
Buy NowInconspicuous Spare Keys
Stealth Key Holder in Fake Conduit Box & PVC
Buy NowChic Door Hardware
Handmade Brass Door Knocker
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…and the Truly Unexpected Finishing Touches
Let this section serve as a reminder that you really can find a little bit of everything when you bring together 8 million creatives from around the world into a single marketplace, from hand-painted sink basins to antique pocket doors. Maybe when I’m finished with my home’s slow renovation, I’ll commission a miniature replica for my backyard birds.
A Fresh Looking Sink
Bathroom Vanity Vessel Sink
Buy NowDesign-Forward Desk
Live Edge Walnut Standing Desk
Buy NowYour House in Miniature
Custom House Birdhouse
Buy NowArchitectural Salvage
Set of Antique Pine Pocket Doors
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