Smart finds for your home. Curated Picks for a Cozy, Functional Home
I thought moving into a new house would mean a fresh start with fewer things—but wow, was I wrong! Once we settled in, I realized just how many little solutions we needed to make our space feel like home.
Thankfully, Temu came to the rescue with budget-friendly finds that didn’t break the bank. So many of you have asked about the items we used, and I’m excited to finally share them! Below you’ll find links to our favorite purchases, organized by room. I hope they help you create your own cozy, functional dream home too.
Kitchen
- Lace curtains – Omg my fav!
- Rolling kitchen island Love this so much.
- Rotimatic – We got it earlier but been getting way too many requests so thought I’d add this here.
- Robot Vacuum & Mop – Its actually only a sweeper & mop but is perfect for constant toddler spills in kitchen.
- Chair covers – These have been life savers with 2 kids. Perfect for us.
- Digital clock – We both love this so much as it looks great and is so useful.
- Organics garbage holder – Love this as its so much neater than the one i had. Great utility.
- Egg organizer in fridge – as eggs were taking up too much space
- Over-the-sink metal organizer – Haaris got it years ago but I thought I’d add it here as it has been so useful.
- Plastic bag organizer for inside cupboards – Helped me save counter top space.
- Magic brush for cleaning the counters – I love this for nasty stains. Kids love to clean counters for me with this once every few days. Its amazing. It does all the scrubbing.
- Stainless steel pan – Love this.
- No links for table cloth as it was bought from HomeSense.
Living Room
- Rotating bookshelf – Love it. So much space without the clutter. Good quality.
- Sectional sofa bed with storage – We just set it up and are loving it so far. Can’t resist falling asleep:)
- Reclining armchair – Great value for money. Looks so neat and sleek.
- Lamp with shelves – Haven’t received it yet. Looks great in the description though. Lets see.
- Blanket throw – Nice and cozy. Looks great.
- Living room rug – Bought this on sale some months ago. Liking its vibe so far.
- Spot lights behind plants – Absolutely love plant leaf shadows on walls and ceilings at night. Vibes!
- No links for painting as it was bought from HomeSense.
Nyra’s Room
- Study table – Nyra ofcourse wanted pink but I convinced her for grey so Zyem can take over later without daddy being mad.
- Bunk bed – This was an expensive option but since zyem was less than 2, we wanted to get a baby-proof kind of option. Also wanted extra storage so this works great.
- Bookshelf – Wanted something like this for a while but no other designs would fit. Recently, Waliya shared link of this one. Love that this fits in small spaces.
- Vanity table – Wanted Nyra to have a space for her hair accessories & hair stuff so she can independently get ready everyday.
- Nyras flowery room stickers – Love them!
- Rug – Wanted her to have a fluffy cozy rug where she can lay down or play
- Stuffy organizer – Love this as she loves her stuffies so much & now they have a home
- Chair – I avoided buying this for years as it was expensive but finally had to get this as nothing else available in this quality.
- Light for her closet – It has a sensor so its great for her cupboard.
- Pink Folding board – Nyra happily finally folds all her clothes.
- LED desk light – for her study table.
- Wooden Hanging hooks – for Nyra to hang her bags etc.
- ‘You Can do Hard Things’ Wall hanging – Sometimes they need this reminder 🙂
- Nyras room Noise machine – Got it long ago. But sharing link here as its super useful.
- Toy shelf – Marketplace
Zyem’s Room
- Toy organizer shelf – Love it as it organizes his toys well and he can see them all.
- Car wall stickers – Super cute. love them
- Chest of drawer – Most of his clothes are in here. Love it.
- Table & Chairs – Love this for him as it has 2 book displays & space inside.
- Couch & bed – I like it as its soft and he can lay down on it too.
- Mirror – Easy to stick on wall.
- Magnetic art display frame – I still have to put it up but seems great.
- Routine Chart toddlers – Not bad to emphasize on habits.
- Car rug – Marketplace so no links.
Master Bedroom
- My folding treadmill – Love it so much. Not a single day that I missed my daily walk yet. So worth the money except stats are not correct if you are after stats. Maybe a bigger investment is better. This is great for me though. I just time my walk myself.
- My dressing table – I love it so much. It had a difficult assembly but Haaris does it well.
- My vanity stool – Love it as its fluffy textured and has space for my jaenamaz & dupatta.
- Summer blanket fleece – Looks so beautiful & super comfy.
- Heat pad – Such a feel-good product. My husband gets a break from my freezing cold feet too 🙂
Guest Room/Office in Basement
- White Boho Duvet Covers on guest bed
- Ikea wardrobe with 3 doors – Looks good & great price but got 2 minor cracks during assembly inside at the bottom.
- Twin Mattresses on guest bed
- Luggage Rack with storage
- White fitted twin bedsheets
- Twin mattress protectors
- No links for new rug, painting & lamp as they were bought from Homesense at great prices. We had made this puzzle & saved it with puzzle saver.
- Ikea Bed frame with 2 drawers – Bought in 2018. Still looks great.
Bathrooms
- Zyems potty training Potty with stool – Its great and is working well. Can be set up on big potty or by itself.
- Slim shelf for powder room – Serves its purpose
- Shower caddies – Great. Serves purpose.
- Bath toy organizer – Love it as its light and keeps toys in a place.
- Extra toilet roll holder – Saves space & kids always have extra rolls.
- Over the door storage shelves – Wouldln’t recommend too much but serves purpose for now.
Outdoor
- Deck solar lights – Still need to install and try them
- Solar stairs lights – Work well & I like them but wish I ordered warm light instead of white.
- Swing for kids – Seems good so far
- Outdoor hanging thing – Unfortunately it collected mould and turned black within 2 months. Can’t refund
- Sandpool – Great for kids sensory sand or water play
- Play sand – Love this. Keeps kids busy for hours
- Water play table – Its not great quality but serves the purpose
Basement
Other Home Stuff:
- Carpet cleaning machine – Works great on carpets for cleaning & stain removal. Full washing & drying system.Easy to use.
- Carpet cleaning solution – This solution for the above machine.
- Mop & broom holder – Neatly organized brush & mop
- Hat organizer – for inside our jacket closet
- Coat hanger stand – Wish we got a less flimsier stand.
- Runner rug for main lobby area – Love it and its soft. However, would’ve liked a less pinky color but its okay.
- Stair climbing cart – Great for lifting heavy items upstairs like treadmil.
- Rugs grip – Needed this for years for small rugs so kids dont fall and they stay in place. Unfortunately, they only worked for a few days/weeks 🙁
Temu:
If you clicked through those links, you’ve probably noticed—I bought a lot from Temu! One thing I quickly learned: always measure before you order. Some items looked much bigger in the product photos than they actually were, so measuring made all the difference. When I took the time to check dimensions, I ended up with exactly what I needed.
Also, if something didn’t work out, Temu’s refund process was super easy—every return I requested was handled instantly. Overall, I’ve had a great experience shopping there and would definitely recommend it. One issue shopping from here is that it has a minimum shopping amount which makes it a bit cumbersome esp for small purchases.
Disclaimer:
I tried to include links of most things. If you can’t find link of something you see, it could’ve been from Marketplace that has no links. Also, some items bought from stores aren’t on their websites and thus don’t have links. Please avoid messaging me for links not mentioned here. You can always get ideas from my post and find something similar that works for you. Best of luck.
Thank you
Putting this post together took quite a bit of time, love, and late-night scrolling—so if you found it helpful or discovered something you love, I’d truly appreciate it if you left a comment. Your feedback means the world to me and helps me keep sharing more home-friendly finds and practical tips. Let’s keep the conversation going!
