The Best Towels, Bedding, Kitchen Items and More Upgrades That Will Make a Big Difference

This dish rack will change how you do dishes. Scouted staff writer Dan Modlin says it’s become his new favorite kitchen gadget. “Because it’s made out of silicone coated stainless steel, it’s able to support all of my hefty pots and delicate glassware, too. I love it so much that I even wash my fruit vegetables on it, and sometimes use it as a cooling rack for hot pots, pans, cookies, or whatever else I might be baking.”

Honestly, one of the best things I did was buy all the small, seemingly meaningless kitchen things you always see in magazines or staged on TV, but never think to buy yourself. These include things like a salt pig (in ceramic or wood), a spoon rest, trivet, and a container for sugar. I now own all of these and my humble kitchen has started to look like an HGTV show.

If you’re in the market for towels that will not only transform your shower, but your after-shower routine, these are it. Scouted staff writer Dan Modlin says that “there is nothing like wrapping yourself up in this towel. It’s unbelievably soft, so soft, it feels like you could use it both as a towel and as a blanket if you wanted to.”

I always thought that living in a rental meant you couldn't really do anything about a crappy shower head, but I was so wrong. Investing in a shower head that saves you money, or gives you the rain shower you crave, or even sports a duel-head design, will make your bathroom experience that much better.

One of the biggest issues in living rooms is not having enough light. I'm not a fan of overhead light to begin with, so I keep a couple floor lamps around my couch. Find ones that will distribute light like this one from Crate and Barrel or something like the Philips Hue Go, which can be placed basically anywhere to add more light.

A floor mirror can make any room look larger, lighter, and more put together. I have this one from IKEA but you can find gorgeous floor mirrors at West Elm, CB2, and more. The curve of the CB2 options adds dimension to its very large size without feeling overwhelming.

When I was first sent these to test out, I basically rubbed my hands and face on them for five minutes straight, they were that soft. These sheets will take you from the dog days of summer straight into fall with earthy colors like White, Grey, and the green-grey Surplus that go with practically any room. 

Pillow can truly make or break a bed. Pluto allows you to customize your new hybrid-designed pillow based on a quick survey that takes into account everything from your height and weight, to the softness of your current pillow (and whether or not you like it).