The Millstone Times September 2021

REAL ESTATE 10 Trendy and Affordable Amazon Products for the Home By, Surabhi Ashok 1. Floating bookshelf A floating shelf is perfect not only for decorating the home but also for creating a maximized storage space for books. This L-shaped metal mount is put on the wall and becomes hidden behind a stack of books. One such product on Amazon, the Umbra Floating Book- shelf, can hold up to 15 pounds, has dimensions that are 5-6 inches each, and costs $12. 2. Desk lamp 3. Indoor hanging plant holder Get an indoor hanging plant holder to showcase your plants around your home in a comely way! It is a great decoration and can solve the dilemma of having too many plants in a small space. These Macrame Plant Hangers come in a 3-pack and are made of 100% natural cotton rope and wooden beads. The hangers are sturdy, eco-friendly, and look natural in the house. Costing $9, it would be a great purchase for any plant lover! 4. Fake ivy vines Continuing with the plant trend, these faux ivy vines are very popular among teenagers for their room decor. The leaves can be used as a nice backdrop and can detail a white-painted room really well. The JPSOR 158 feet ivy leaves are made of dyed green silk, and its stems are made of plastic. The product, being #6 in Amazon home decor best-sellers, is about $17. 5. Rug grippers Annoyed that your carpet corners keep lifting up? These Vacuum TECH rug grippers, that come in a 4-pack, solves that by creating an adhesive effect on non-carpet floors. It is also easily washable and easily peelable. Follow your fellow customers in buying the rug grippers at only $13. 6. LED lights 7. Dry-erase monthly calendar This trendy item is essential for people who like to keep their day and schedule very organized. With the included dry erase marker, the calendar invites you to write down important events, certain to-dos, and anything else you need to remember. By paying just $16 for the U Brands Calendar, you can hang it up wherever is most convenient for you, like the kitchen or the family room. 8. Candles Candles are ideal for sustaining an intimate ambiance for your home. The scent as well as the light they emit can be very soothing as well. Popular candles, such as the $17 Yankee Midsummer’s Night Large Jar, make home a place you never want to leave. 9. Throw pillows Throw pillows are household items that customers seem to really enjoy because of their both comfortable and attractive quality. White throw pillows have a lot of possibilities since you can complement any room with a decorative cover. Some are affordable as well, such as the Foamily Throw Pillows that range from $17 to $30. 10. Wall Art Prints Wall art prints are the new trend in modern interior design, specifically minimalistic plant paintings. For example, the $15 Haus and Hues Botanical Plant Wall Art Prints give your home a clean, dignified, and calm feel. Get shopping! LED lights are also a must-have item for many teen’s rooms. Starting at $16, this product lights up a space in various different colors to fit the atmosphere. A small-sized lamp can come in handy when you need to work late into the night and focus, whether it be for school, for a job, etc. It also spruces up the desk and makes it look livelier. The high-quality Oxford lamp is sturdy, due to the metal base and shade, and has a flexible neck, which allows many angles of lighting. Even more, this lamp is energy-efficient, saving 90% in energy charges and costing only $17-18 depending on the color.

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September 2021