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Broke But Creative: 21 Ways To Transform Instead Of Buy New

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Before you max out another credit card replacing perfectly good stuff, let's talk about giving your existing things a second chance at being cool. Between leather couch cleaner that turns sad seating into bougie vibes and peel-and-stick tiles that make your rental bathroom stop looking like a crime scene, these 21 transformations prove updating beats replacing. Watch contact paper turn your basic white appliances into stainless steel stunners while your bank account stays happily intact.

Your wallet does a happy dance as marble-look contact paper transforms boring countertops into Instagram backdrops, and tie-dye breathes new life into that shirt you almost donated. Slip covers slide over tired sofas and dining chairs like Cinderella's makeover for furniture, while sneaker cleaner brings your kicks back from the dead. Each upgrade channels main character energy without the main character budget, proving you don't need new stuff – you just need new perspective (and maybe some crafting supplies).

#1 Velvet Couch Covers Transform Your Sad Sofa Into A Plush Throne Fit For A Millennial Monarch

Review: "I like it more than I thought. The velvet is not thin, and the texture is soft, so it is good in summer. I think I have a new sofa." - SUNNY

Broke But Creative: 21 Ways To Transform Instead Of Buy New

#1 Velvet Couch Covers Transform Your Sad Sofa Into A Plush Throne Fit For A Millennial Monarch

#2 A Few Under Cabinet Lights Make Your Kitchen Look Like A Cooking Show Set, Even If Your Skills Are More “Microwave Chef” Than Gordon Ramsay.

#3 This Cabinet Makeover Kit Turns Your Boring Cabinets Into Pinterest-Worthy Masterpieces, Or At Least Something That Doesn’t Scream “1990s Rental”

#4 This Brushed Nickel Peel And Stick Contact Paper For Appliances Gives Your Fridge A Glow-Up Without The Price Tag Of A Full Kitchen Remodel

#5 These Slipcovers For Dining Chairs Hide Stains And Upgrade Your Furniture From “College Dorm” To “Adulting Pro” In 10 Seconds Flat

#6 Peel And Stick Bathroom Subway Tiles Lets You Fake A Renovation So Convincing, Even Your Landlord Might Be Impressed

#7 This Marble Adhesive Film For Countertops Gives Your Kitchen The Luxury Look Without The Luxury Price Tag, Or The Judgment Of A Designer

#8 This Sneaker Cleaner Sponge Makes Your Kicks Look Fresh Enough To Convince People You Actually Go To The Gym

#9 This Tie-Dye Kit Lets You Channel Your Inner ‘60s Hippie, Or At Least Make Your Old T-Shirts Look Like You Tried

#10 Colorful Window Film Turns Your Boring Glass Into A Rainbow Wonderland, Or At Least Something That Distracts From The View Of Your Neighbor’s Trash Cans

#11 This Brick Whitewash Kit Turns Your Fireplace From “Dated” To “Farmhouse Chic” Without The Mess Of Actual Paint

#12 Tie-Less Boot Zippers Make Lacing Up Your Boots As Easy As Skipping Leg Day

#13 Stick On Ceiling Panels Give Your Room A Facelift Without The Hassle Of Scaffolding Or A Contractor Who Never Shows Up

#14 Curtain Fairy Lights Turn Your Windows Or Walls Into A Whimsical Glow-Fest, Because Adulthood Doesn’t Mean You Can’t Still Sparkle

#15 Leather Cleaner Revives Your Couch, Jacket, Or Shoes So They Look Less “Thrift Store Find” And More “I Totally Planned This Aesthetic"

#16 This Caulk Tape Fixes Gaps And Cracks Without The Mess Of Actual Caulk, Because Adulting Should Be As Easy As Peeling And Sticking

#17 Some Front Door Paint Gives Your Entryway A Makeover So Stunning, Even Your Amazon Delivery Person Will Pause To Admire It

#18 Some Cabinet Handles Upgrade Your Kitchen From “Meh” To “Magazine-Worthy” With Just A Twist Of Your Wrist

#19 A Decorative Switch Cover Turns Your Boring Light Switch Into A Conversation Piece, Or At Least Something You Notice When You’re Procrastinating

#20 This Fun Peach Design Shower Curtain Turns Your Bathroom Into A Tropical Oasis, Or At Least A Place Where You Can Pretend You’re On Vacation

#21 Stove Burner Covers Keep Your Stove Spotless And Fixes Any Unsightly Stains That You Can't Get Rid Of