Luxury Housing Trends & Home Improvement Ideas

Stepping out of the tub or shower can be unpleasant, especially when there is a draft. Instead of leaving that warm tub or shower experience behind you, wrap yourself up in coziness.

The Amba Jeeves Towel Warmer is a stainless steel wall hanging that comes in oil rubbed bronze, white, polished and brushed. With this device, you can keep towels and bathrooms toasty warm. When you wrap yourself up in a towel, it will feel like it just came out of the dryer. In addition to installing it in your bathroom, you also might want to put in near your pool, sauna, spa, mudroom or kitchen.

This towel warmer is also energy efficient, because it uses the same amount of power that one or two light bulbs would use. If you’re worried about it being on for too long, you can use the timer or light switch to control it.

Does the man in your life need a special place to keep his pants and shoes for the following day? The Ampersand Foldable Standing Valet is a great gift for the holidays, and it will also help keep your bedroom organized. Now there is a compact place where he can set out his clothes.

This handsome valet features an espresso-finished wood with faux leather accents. A pair of pants as well as belts and ties can lay on the rack. Also, a pair of shoes can be set on the bottom shelf. On the top of the valet is a built-in tray, so you can put miscellaneous items such as a watch, ring, wallet, etc.

This standing valet measures 17 3/4” L x 14” W x 44 1/4” H, and you can fold it up when you need to store it. Because of the magnetic closure, the valet will stay folded underneath a bed or in the corner of a closet.

Taking your dog outside for a walk every day is a great exercise for both of you. However, sometimes environmental factors might prevent you from treating your best buddy to a walk. For instance, if you get home from work during the evening, you might be less likely to go for a walk in the dark for safety reasons.

The Ultimate Retractable Dog Leash is a dog owner’s dream, because it’s a leash as well as a bag dispenser and flashlight. It’s designed for dogs up to 50 pounds, and it has a 16′ durable nylon-web strap. With this leash, you can take your dog outside during any kind of weather, because the flashlight will keep you and your dog in plain view.

Also, the bag dispenser holds a 10-bag roll, so you don’t have to worry when your dog messes in a yard other than your own. Plus, you will have the flashlight so you can see what you’re doing and where you’re going.

A cookie jar in the kitchen is a necessity, especially if you have children or you like to feed your inner child from time to time. Biscotti are a tasty and sophisticated cookie that can go perfectly with your morning coffee or evening cup of tea. All you need is a decorative jar to store them in.

Upside Living has several type of biscotti jars, which are all imported from Italy. The Chianti Oval Biscotti Jar is hand painted with grape vines, and it would complement an Italian style kitchen. The Rustica Biscotti Jar has a country feel with the blue and red flowers, which pop out of the green foliage.

All of the ceramics are hand-molded and free-hand painted by Italian artisans, so each piece is unique. These jars are food safe, but they cannot be used in the microwave or oven. If you have one of these beautiful jars on your kitchen counter, you better make sure to keep it fully stocked, because everyone will want a cookie from the cookie jar.

Your chimney is open to all sorts of elements such as debris and animals. The next time you’re ready to use your fireplace you shouldn’t have to worry about a bird or squirrel that has made a home in your chimney. So how can you protect your flue?

The Draft King Single Flue Black Painted Galvanized Steel Chimney Cover goes right over your flue and prevents anything from getting inside your chimney. This product has a 24 gauge single piece galvanized steel hood, a 14 gauge galvanized steel base and an 18 gauge 3/4” expandable galvanized steel mesh, so it’s a sturdy and durable cover. This design can fit several different sized flues, and it mounts on the outside.

This hood will prevent basic fire safety issues, and it will also finish off the look of your chimney. Please note that an aluminum or painted-black galvanized steel cover shouldn’t be used if you burn oil, coal or wood/pellets all year round for your source of heat.

When you’re child is younger, it’s fun to have a themed room for them. Bright colors and interesting designs encourage their mental growth and brighten the mood of their room too.

The Balloon light and fan combination is whimsical and reminiscent of clowns or the circus because of its red, yellow, orange and blue accents on the blades. Also, the globe features various shapes and sizes of balloons. The fan has a 12 degree blade pitch, which will efficiently circulate the air in the room. In addition, the fan is wobble-free, so you won’t feel like the light is going to fall from the ceiling every time you turn the fan on.

The package includes a 3 x 40w candelabra light kit as well as a remote control for easy installation and usage. Your child will enjoy watching this colorful display during the day and the evening.

When you’re looking for modern lighting, you can get this style across with bold, solid colors and geometric shapes. Although the main lighting of your home is essential for your daily activities, it’s pleasant to have some mood lighting too when you’re just lounging around or having dinner.

Ikea has several different unusual lighting styles that can enhance any room of your home. The Grono is a rectangular table lamp, and its dimensions are 4” W x 9” H with a 200 cm cord. The Boja has a handmade bamboo shade, and its dimensions are 8” D x 16” H with a 93” cord length. Lastly, the Fado is a mouth blown glass table lamp. This product’s dimensions are 10” D x 9” H with a 6′ 7” cord length.

All three of these table lamps provide a soft lighting experience. Also, each of them are reasonably priced, so you can update your tables without going over board.

Room dividers can be versatile accessories for your home, because they can used indoors and outdoors. You can create a private changing area or reading space as well as split a room in half for guests, pets or a new look.

This Forest Motif Room Divider is an iron screen that has a cut out tree design. It’s suggested that it be used in rooms with tropical, Tuscan, Southwest or Mediterranean style homes. The three panel design is easy to adjust, and its dimensions are 54”W x 72”H x 1”D.

If you need some decoration in your backyard or patio, place it in your garden or on your deck. This can help separate the grilling area from your table and chairs. Or you can train vines to grow up it, which would complement a lush backyard garden.

There are so many different styles of room dividers, so if you want more privacy, you can get a solid wood or metal one instead.

Playing pool with friends or family is a fun way to bond and pass the time, but if all you have in your basement is a pool table, why not jazz it up a little. You can create a cafe or bar like setting right in your own home by incorporating mood lighting, tables and chairs and a bar.

If you want a striking lamp to go over your billiards table, consider this Tiffany lamp. It’s the perfect light, because it features pool cue sticks and billiard balls on the sides. The stained glass is classic with the main shades being brown, cream and red. Its size is 10.5”, and the shad is 10.5 H x 10.5 W.

With this light over your pool table, you and your friends can play for hours, and it will seem like you’re out having a night on the town, except you will be in the privacy of your own home.

Dogs make loyal companions, but the steps to get your dog to this point are challenging. Watching your puppy continuously pee on your favorite rug might make diapers seem like a viable option. However, these convenient items are not going to train your dog to become a gentleman or lady. So how can you effectively train your dog and leave the convenient products that produce waste behind?

Out of handiness, you might also reach for wet wipes when you need to clean poop off the puppy’s paws. Instead, use washcloths or old towels and add soap. Depending on what type of wipes you use, the extra expense can add up but old towels can be reused.

Another way to save money is on your cleaning products. Your puppy’s toys and cage can be wiped clean with safe, common household items such as baking soda and vinegar.