Luxury Housing Trends & Home Improvement Ideas

Today’s luxury pool tables seem to come with as many options as cars. And then some. The FS151 Diamond Billiard Table from Camelot Billiards is made from ornate oak and has these options: LED peripheral lighting and integrated CD stereo system. The lights are programmable for up to 10 settings. The stereo system comes with four speakers undermounted in the corners. The FS151 pool table is available in 5 stains: walnut, brandy, nutmeg, fruitwood, and cognac.

Camelot Pool Tables

This front door pull from Out of the Blue Design Studio has embedded LEDs to light up your front porch at night. You can change the color (7 colors total) of the handle by touching the metal ends that hold the glass handle, or you can put it in a rotating mode that automatically cycles through the colors at two speeds. You can’t buy the entry pulls online, but the company has a list of dealers on their website.

http://www.outofthebluedesignstudio.com/

If you’re looking for ways to save space in the kitchen, or you just want to show off your classy wine glasses, a stemware rack that hangs them upside down can be fun. This hardwood rack from Chef Depot is solid wood and attaches above your wetbar, underneath a cupboard, or anywhere else easy access to your wine glasses will come in handy. It installs quickly with four included screws and can hold 18 pieces of glass stemware. The retail price is $45.99.

http://www.chefdepot.net/

The Pocket Chair from In House Furniture is sleek, minimalist, and holds your favorite magazines in an inobtrusive opening in the back. The Pocket Chair is available in different colors with polycarbonate seats and a chrome frame. It comes in three sizes: seat height, bar stool height, and counter stool height. Expect to pay about $245.

http://www.inhousefurniture.com/

Slate floors are popular because of the elegant look, the durability, and the minimal maintenance they require. The texture of natural cleft slate (the most popular choice for homeowners) makes it slip resistant; it’s also strong enough to handle high traffic areas. Since slate resists heat, moisture, and stains, it lasts a long time if properly cared for. The natural stone comes in numerous colors, textures, shapes, and sizes.

http://www.camaraslate.com/

The Dornbracht Rainsky Shower is “like having a rain cloud at your command, drenching you with water and cleansing with a calming downpour.” Now, I don’t know about all that, but it looks pretty cool. The Rainsky mounts flush with your shower ceiling for a minimalist design. Water pours from dozens of small holes. Having a rain cloud at your command doesn’t come cheap. Expect to pay $7,000-$9,000 for Dornbracht’s Rainsky.

http://www.dornbracht.com

Granite, Corian, Wood, Laminate. These are all popular choices for kitchen counters. If you’ve never thought about a glass countertop, ThinkGlass wants to change your mind. Their “Ultimate Countertop” offers drama, beauty, and function. The clear or aqua top layer has a smooth finish, while a textured bottom layer helps hide fingerprints and scratches. The glass countertops are heat resistant and can be made into your choice of shape, in sizes up to 8×12 feet. Expect to pay $60-$100 per square foot.