The best home products to buy on Amazon, according to Curbed editors

This well-reviewed bench comes in four colors and is beloved by editor Jenny Xie. She says, “I fantasize about having a spacious mudroom one day, but since I live in a small city apartment, this will have to do! It has enough ‘cubby charm’ for my entryway, while the bench seating is super helpful for unloading loading coats or packages.”

This hybrid mattress combines two of the most popular types of mattresses—memory foam and innerspring—for a feel that is soft and luxurious while also supporting your body as it conforms to your curves and relieves tension. News editor Megan Barber uses it in a guest bedroom to rave reviews.

Engagement editor Jessica Gatdula has this well-reviewed table in her compact apartment. “I have one leaf flush against the wall,” she says, “but if I really need the extra space, I’ll fold in both leaves.”

Curbed LA editor Jenna Chandler bought “this little cutie in my apartment and put it between two modern rocking chairs.” She loves that it “displays magazines and can be used as a stool.”

A bit of sleek Scandinavian wood ramps up your standard lamp. This simple, affordable choice sits on the desk of news editor Megan Barber.

These elegant curtains—a favorite of Curbed SF editor Brock Keeling—let in plenty of light while still providing some shade and privacy. Also available in other neutral solids and nature-themed patterns.

According to Laura Fenton, deputy editor of special projects, these cutting boards are a big upgrade from plastic but are less of a hassle to care for than wood. Available in three different colors and four sizes.

Editor Jenny Xie writes that the Instant Pot lives up to the hype and makes for quick work on stews, soups, meats, and even pastas.

This helpful two-quart sauce pan features three-ply bonded construction for even heating and a highly polished surface that doesn’t react with food. Deputy editor of special projects Laura Fenton uses this pan everyday for “rice, oatmeal, lentils, and kid quantities of pasta.”

This set of three containers made of food-grade stainless steel is used by Curbed editors for storing leftovers and packing lunchboxes.

Curbed Chicago editor Sara Freund bought this handsome copper French press two years ago and still loves it. “I wanted a French press that could keep my coffee warm because I drink it slow,” she says. “This copper-colored one was perfect—it has a double insulating wall. Plus, it holds up in the dishwasher.”

Beautiful and classic, this 45-piece stainless steel flatware set contains all the necessary components for a successful dinner party, including a full table setting for eight people and a five-piece serving set. News editor Megan Barber uses it in her camper van and loves that the set is dishwasher safe for easy cleanup.

Curbed Chicago associate editor Jay Koziarz bought this “slick-looking” teapot for his wife because it looks “way better than the floral thing she was using before.” Its modern half-moon design includes an infuser, and the glass pot doesn’t retain flavors.

Available in an array of colors, these coffee mugs are a fave of deputy editor of special projects Laura Fenton. She says “they are not too big, not too small, and I like the curved lip at the top.”

These well-reviewed, dishwasher-safe glasses are a favorite of Curbed Austin editor Cindy Widner. The set comes with 12 durable glasses that hold 17 ounces each.

Available in multiple sizes, this classic pattern features bright red poppies on a vibrant blue background, and according to news editor Megan Barber, the machine-washable tablecloth has proven stain-resistant and long-lasting.

Curbed’s architecture critic, Alexandra Lange, loves these giant yet lightweight laundry hampers that “are great if you have to haul laundry from floor to floor” thanks to the big handles.

News editor Megan Barber loves this sleek trash can because it has two compartments that keep both recycling and trash separate and organized. It also wipes clean easily and has a foot pedal so you can keep things hands-free.

These smart plugs will let you control your “non-smart” electronics with just a free app and Wi-Fi. Curbed contributor and former staffer Robert Khederian loves that they’re compatible with voice-control assistants like Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. 

This sleek jewelry dish was a Mother’s Day gift for news editor Megan Barber, and it works great as a storage spot for jewelry and trinkets.

One of Curbed’s favorite travel accessories, this simple porcelain toothbrush stand helps to minimize counter clutter and comes in blue, light pink, mint, gray, and white.

This easy-growing plant loved by Barber is considered a bonsai due to its tree-like trunk, and thrives in moist and filtered light. It makes a soothing companion for your desk.

According to former staffer Asad Syrkett, this beginner-friendly, Instagrammable monstera just needs water weekly, and its lightweight, neutral-colored planter goes with any decor.

This Japanese water-measurement tool offers instant feedback on the health of your plants. Designed to measure water and pH levels, the thermometer-shaped device turns blue when your plant is healthy, and news editor Megan Barber uses it to keep her plants in good shape.

Add a stylish accent with this color-blocked planter—it graces the patio of news editor Megan Barber and is available in four colors and various sizes.