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Because of these immediate family upgrades, life has become better.

Going home should raise your mood immediately. At House Beautiful, we believe that your space should also make your life easier. That's why we are always looking for the best products that can truly improve your home life, whether it's smart appliances to prepare dinner for you in your kitchen or accessories that allow you to relax. And the cherry on top? They look good.

Our 2021 Live Better Awards focused on 50 household items and gadgets designed to make life a breeze. You will find environmentally friendly products that keep your home comfortable and spotless, smart technologies that support health and sleep, splurge items for self-care and fitness, and more. Basically: We found some innovative gadgets that will make you wonder how you would live without them. To select the winner, HB design editors consulted various types of experts and personally tested dozens of new products (some are proven!). Enjoy the most innovative products in 2021 and beyond.

The texture of these towels is woven to form narrow vertical channels, which can dry faster. They are also one of the most responsibly produced towels because Coyuchi uses GOTS certified organic cotton to ensure that everyone and communities in the supply chain are safe and healthy. 

You will be proud to use this ultra-quiet device that is good for the earth. Vents use apps or voice control to effectively circulate air in the room, and can be paired with Google Assistant or Alexa. Read our full review here. 

In emergency situations, HomePower 2 is a stylish upgrade that allows you to feel safe in any storm or power outage. Basically, it is the first modern portable emergency backup solution suitable for your decoration.

Stuga Studio creates durable three-layer floors that are equally beautiful and sustainable. The brand offers a variety of natural hardwood planks. 

Annie Sloan's clever use of color provides customers with countless first-class choices. Early next year, she will add wall paint to her famous chalk paint series. 

This interesting 3D printed lamp is printed to order, which can reduce wasted or unused materials. The lampshade is made of heat-resistant corn-based plastic and can even be composted! 

With this plant-based concentrate kit, customize your own hand sanitizer, universal cleaner, washing powder, glass cleaner and more. Each solution can be mixed to any intensity level you want. The best part is: you will use all the ingredients that can be pronounced!

Breathing fresh air is a simple joy of life. Fortunately, this air purifier will make your home non-toxic. It is made with 5-layer filtration technology and can purify the air within 450 square feet! If you are renting a house, this plug-in purifier can be taken with you to your new space. 

Of course, we must include a robot to make life easier. Shark’s smart robots will map your home to quietly clean pet hair and debris or clean the floor deeply. Use voice or app control-even the most stubborn place, you will not complain of back pain.

Your pet deserves the best upgrade too! This three-layer safety protection and self-cleaning gadget is an intelligent automatic trash can. It is available in four colors and includes a quiet motor to make your furry friends feel some privacy.  

This shower toilet designed by Philippe Stark is a hybrid bidet that will make you feel like Jetsons. It is opened via a remote control or smartphone app, allowing users to program profile settings for comfort. Functions include automatic opening and closing of the lid, heated seat, automatic flushing, air dryer and water temperature function. 

This beautiful humidifier uses the power of plants to release negative ions to enhance your space and refresh you. It is also a chic decoration when not in use!  

Use this compact water monitor to protect your home from water damage-whether it's in the basement or washing machine. Smart technology helps detect leaks and helps reduce the risk of damage by providing 24/7 monitoring.

Cambria has a variety of cool marble countertops, making your kitchen not only look noble, but also feel like an oasis. 

This vegan leather storage life changer is beautiful, stylish, sustainable, high-quality and durable. Stack it in the office or under the bed for easy storage without looking bulky. It also has four neutral colors to choose from.

This is the most beautiful cleaner, not only in appearance but also in efficiency. The solution is to use luxurious plant glass bottles and formulas, allowing you to easily wipe the surface of your home. Cleaning has become more chic! 

Tempest is a solar-powered weather station that can be used all year round. It can withstand rain, snow and high temperatures. The one-piece design contains zero moving parts, making it stable, sturdy and reliable. It can also be integrated with IFTTT to implement advanced smart home functions, such as suspending sprinklers in rainy or freezing temperatures, or closing curtains when the outdoors is hot.

You deserve a good night’s sleep, which makes it easier for you to get up, and falling asleep is the experience you look forward to when you get home. We reviewed this bed and can't stop admiring it!

If you are used to children running around in the house to wake you up, or to the noise of traffic making you wake up, this stylish two-phase alarm clock will encourage you to get up gently. You can customize the alarm clock, alarm sound and music by day. It also includes health functions such as breathing, sound bath and guided meditation. 

Boll & Branch is committed to fair trade labor and organic cotton, which means you can sleep on their sheets. This elegant bed sheet set will get better over time, allowing you to sleep well.

Take time to relax with this weighted blanket. It is breathable and feels like a comfortable hug when you need it, providing instant comfort from the sofa to the bedroom. 

This multi-sensor meditation device provides real-time feedback on your brain activity, heart rate, breathing, and body movement to enhance your concentration and meditation practice. The headband can also have multiple users, so everyone in your family will know their sleep patterns.

With 20 bar pressure, built-in bubbler and Wifi-you are officially everyone's favorite barista. 

Throw away all food scraps, coffee grounds and other materials and turn them into dirt from indoor and outdoor plants. 

There is no better cutting edge than a knife set that cuts perfectly without rusting. The built-in sharpener will impress any chef who is proficient in the kitchen, while making beginners foolproof.

Stop crying for grilled toast! With just one tap, you can bake up to 34 types of bread (including gluten-free ingredients). Make panini for brunch or a warm dessert for dinner without worrying about what is going on in the kitchen.

This cutting board was upgraded with kitchen plastic waste and renewable sugar cane. It does not contain BPA, making dinner preparation safe and environmentally friendly. 

If you like the strong hiss and sparks in your drink, this small tool allows you to enhance the drink and infuse the flavor of fresh ingredients without using a carbon dioxide tank.

After sitting at your desk for a whole day, your hips may feel that they are losing definition. This machine transfers the weight to your hips while allowing your hips to be paid attention to. It creates a simple mind for muscle flow, so your muscles are activated, and you don't have to worry about having the best form of exercise.

Who says exercise can’t be fun? This cute trampoline adds extra vitality to your steps. Use dynamic bounce classes for hype that can never be overcome.

Create your own gym with this bike kit, which includes mats, 6-piece weight kits, resistance bands, foam rollers, and more. What makes this bike a must-have is that there are inspiring coaches and lessons every day. In addition, we like the stylish silhouette and the neutral white frame. 

This is the ultimate air fryer! When you have dinner in a hurry, Trizone technology can cook up to two different foods or one hearty meal. It can be air-fried, boiled, roasted, reheated, roasted and dehydrated in minutes! You will no longer need to help in the kitchen.

This wine glass uses advanced technology, giving people a feather-light feeling. Although it feels fragile, it is flexible and reliable for a dinner party for one or more people.

Whether you like to check the weather when you are ready in the morning or watch makeup tutorials, this smart mirror can provide the ultimate digital experience for the walls of any room in your home. Customers can project their mobile phones directly onto the mirror and use Thin Touch touch screen technology to access the applications and content on the mirror.

These energy-enhancing light bulbs are a ray of sunshine for working at home. They naturally increase energy, concentration and alertness. Brilli also has a Wind Down bulb and Bright Clean 24-inch LED dressing table, which can kill 98% of SARS-CoV-2.

This impressive 4K LED outdoor TV will take your movie night outdoors. The TV can withstand storms in any climate and is waterproof and dustproof. Sit back and relax, rain or shine.

Use Belkin's weather-resistant outdoor plug to intelligently control your holiday lights, lights or any outdoor equipment. Use the app or your voice to control the device from anywhere. 

Say goodbye to dry cleaners: This miracle combines powerful steam and air to remove wrinkles and 99% of common bacteria, dust mites and odors on clothes. And it looks super stylish too! 

Using this luxurious shower head and speaker system, the joy of singing in the shower room will increase one million times. High-quality sound will make listening to your favorite podcasts a breeze.

If your eyes are sensitive to light, this lamp is a soothing solution to relieve migraines or help you read or work in the home office. 

 Some gifts are given to yourself, and you don’t need to explain why you love them. This wine glass holder and cooler is a witty gift for wine lovers. 

This healthy sand scene table is available in black or cream to help users relax and maintain mental health during the journey. Put it on your coffee table or desk to improve your mood, stimulate creativity and enhance concentration. Your mind deserves a break, this innovative beauty can create hundreds of patterns and colors to help you get rid of stress. 

Herman Miller's best-selling ergonomic Aeron chair was first introduced in 1994. It has graced countless offices (now home offices!) and is now available in versions made from recycled marine waste! 

Better Battery is the first of its kind, a subscription battery service that delivers direct home delivery. The carbon neutral battery powers your device. After the battery life is over, you only need to put it back in the subscription box and send it back for recycling.

With the help of this augmented reality candle, laughter is your gift and it will appeal to your senses. The tropical blend will take you on vacation, while the crackling sound of the wooden wick will keep you on the ground. Every candle experience is realized by a spoken artist.

Greenery Unlimited allows green thumbs and more aspiring green thumbs to easily bring the outdoors in: their flower pots are automatically watered, LED technology is applied, and an automatic gravity irrigation system is used. In addition, the lightweight fiberglass flower pot includes a removable drain plug that can be used when watering precious plants.  

With its bold new rebranding, FTD proves that it is an instant refresh that you will use repeatedly on any occasion. Each bouquet is also arranged by the local flower shop to achieve a more sustainable supply chain. 

This organic non-toxic plant health company is safe for the earth and your family. When you use this safe alternative that prevents diseases, resists pests, and promotes growth, your plants will receive the much-needed care and care they deserve. 

This automatic watering and fertilizing Farmstand allows you to grow your own food without having to go outside. You can choose from bundles of Italian herbs to fresh fruits and vegetables. You can even see the flowers in full bloom!

This tasteless, lightweight hero is made entirely of recycled materials, which can save the day from function to style. Outer's blankets use permethrin technology (based on natural insect repellents found in plants such as chrysanthemums) instead of spraying insecticides on your family to create a barrier against insects.