Luxury Housing Trends & Home Improvement Ideas

Ironing boards are not attractive in any sense of the word, and even though you can change the ironing board pad to a patterned or more modern design, it doesn’t detract enough from the contraption. If ironing is a part of your daily activities, you definitely need one that is convenient and accessible.

The Rev-A-Shelf Fold-out Ironing Board is an alternative to those large, bulky ironing boards. You might have seen cabinet or wall fold-out boards, but this particular one folds out of a drawer. It can fit in a vanity drawer between cabinet sides from 14-1/4” to 21” wide, and mounting is easy with the fixed brackets.

In order to use this board, you simply open the drawer and the gravity lock hinges engage. The board will automatically unfold so you can begin ironing.

Along with buying yourself an iron bed frame, you can get one fit just the right size for your pooch. Can’t you imagine your dog sleeping in bed fit for a king? Well, pampering your pet starts with the essentials.

The Pet Goods Iron Bed Frame is designed for a pillowtop or coilspring mattress. It comes in small, medium or large, so you might be able to purchase matching ones for all of your dogs. The frame is created to fit SSS pet care beds, and since it’s made from iron, it has a sturdy foundation.

Pet beds are comforting for dogs, especially when you’re not home. If you prefer not to sleep with your pets, training your dog to sleep in a pet bed is easier when you have one that is comfortable and function. Plus, it will look great along with your decor.

Above ground swimming pools are much more affordable than in-ground versions, but they get a bad rap for not being all that attractive. With a little landscaping, however, you can turn that eye sore into a summer oasis.

If you aren’t that keen on the walls (that plastic blue just isn’t as handsome as the manufacturers thought), try planting shrubs to cover them up. If you choose this route, stick with varieties that won’t grow so high that leaves will fall into the water and clog the plumbing (or plan on keeping the foliage trimmed).

Another option is to build a deck so your above ground pool actually looks like an in-ground pool. A deck can completely hide ugly walls, and it gives you the perfect place for a couple lounge chairs and maybe even an outdoor dining area.

Wood siding (or faux wood siding), as if often used with hot tubs, is another option for covering up unattractive walls.

Whether you go for landscaping, a deck, or covering the walls, there are any number of ways to improve the look of that above ground pool. Don’t be afraid to get creative!