Luxury Housing Trends & Home Improvement Ideas

Looking for a way to get your kids to put their dirty clothes into a hamper instead of onto the floor? Well, sometimes it helps to have fun and functional accessories.

The Rattan Elephant Hamper from Home Decorators is a unique laundry hamper that is perfect for adults and children. This whimsical hamper is available in brown, white and honey rattan. Rattan is a durable wood that will last for years to come.

Choose from small, medium and large depending on the size of your household, and enjoy seeing dirty clothes go into the elephant instead of onto the floor. This piece is perfect for a child’s closet or even in the bathroom if you have a jungle or nature-inspired theme.

Upholstered furniture can only take so much wear and tear over the years. Eventually the fabric starts to fade, and if it doesn’t become too worn out, the pattern is at least going to quickly become out of style. A slipcover is an easy solution so you don’t have to buy a brand new chair.

Bring one of your favorite old chairs back to live with the Slipcovered Slipper Chair from West Elm. Printed slipcovers are 100% cotton while solid slipcovers are a mix of 55% linen and 45% cotton.

The slipcover shown has a more modern pattern that features leaves and a gray and white palette. A simple piece of fabric can change up the look of your space, and with these slipcovers, you can mix and match them whenever the mood strikes you.

Toothbrushes on the counter aren’t a pretty sight, especially when they have toothpaste dried onto them. However, you can make them more of a counter accessory by storing them in a unique toothbrush holder.

The Country Outhouse Toothbrush Holder is literally a country style outhouse. It features red and cream colors, and has country touches like a star above the door and a black cat waiting by the door. This sweet bathroom counter accessory measures 2.75” x 4.75”, and it can hold up to four brushes.

If your home style is more country with red, white and blue with stars, apples or roosters, this is the perfect addition to your bathroom. Plus, when guests see it, they will be sure to chuckle since your toothbrushes are in an outhouse!

The Star Wars is a classic series, and if you’re obsessed with it, you might not be able to help incorporating pieces from the movies into your home decor.

The Exclusive Death Star Cookie Jar measures 12 x 12” and is made of sculpted ceramic. This cookie jar is like an Imperial army for your favorite treats. If you’re not into chocolate chip cookies, you can also use this jar as a festive ice cooler or candy bowl for parties.

This is a personable accessory to add to your kitchen counter or have at a house party. If you have friends who love Star Wars, they will appreciate this home accent too so it can be fun to show off.

The iPhone is an incredible electronic device, but doesn’t it make you miss your home handset? So many families rely on their cell phones and have done away with their home phones, but now you can have the best of both worlds.

The iPhone Desktop Handset from Hammacher Schlemmer is an interesting accessory for your iPhone. It basically turns your smart phone into an old fashioned desktop phone.

The headset plugs into the iPhone’s headphones jack, and there is room for the USB charging cable. This modern anodized aluminum platform provides a resting place for your iPhone, so you can go back to using a phone with a cord.

Wall decor can really complete a room or at least put the focus where you want it to be. By hanging a few paintings over a sitting area or bed, you will create a warmer, homey feel.

This Jardin 6 Piece Set Canvas Leaves from Target includes six canvas pieces made from wood composite. Each measures 12” L x 0.75” H x 6” W. This set is an art deco design and features various types of leaves from ferns.

The green leaves against the cream background standout, and this set would be beautiful in a library or behind a living room set. If you have a sitting room with your prized plants, this is another way to add green to your space.

Although it’s convenient to hire people to fix things for you and hang up wall decor, you can’t always get someone to come right away. When you want something easy done quickly, use your personal tool kit.

The Stanley Office Tool Kit available from Amazon has basic tools that are handy to have in your home. This kit features seven tools including a Phillips screwdriver, a 4” straight screwdriver, 4” longnose pliers, 6” slipjoint pliers, 8” torpedo level, 7 ounce wood claw hammer and a 12′ tape measure.

All of these tools are housed in a rugged softsided case. With this kit, you can straighten pictures, hang picture, assemble furniture, measure spaces and more. Why hire someone when you can do it yourself?

Children grow up so fast, and if you’re teenager is eager to get away to college, why not give them a dorm experience right at home?

The Abode Full Metal Loft Bed over Workstation from Walmart is a contemporary bed and desk set all in one. If you have a smaller room for your child, this is the perfect solution that saves space and optimizes its use.

This loft bed has a silver frame with a black desk and shelves for books. There are two ladders for accessing the top bunk, and this loft bed accommodates one full-size mattress. This basic bed can be dressed up with a colorful comforter and patterned throw pillows. Also, it will look great against any wall color.

Do you collect a wide range of baseball hats? Well, you need a more organized way to display them all, so you can actually wear all of them instead of forgetting which ones you own.

The Perfect Curve 36-Cap Over-the-Door Cap Rack from Home Depot is perfect for hat lovers. This structure fits right over the door, and it keeps all of your favorite sports teams within sight.

Each clip holds three caps, and the entire rack can hold up to 36. If you prefer not hanging this over your door, you can hang it inside of your walk-in closet and have it on a closet rod. Or, another option is to hang it on the wall from the ceiling. This rack prevents caps from getting bent and distorted.

When you receive mail every single day, it can quickly add up on your desk. Although most of it might be junk mail, the important bills and letters can get lost in the mix. Instead of letting the mail pile up into a stack, quickly organize the important stuff.

The Bamboo Monthly Bill Organizer from Organize-It is an eco-friendly way to ensure that your bills get paid on time. This simple desk accessory has 32 numbered slots, so you can arrange bills by due date. The bamboo construction is sustainable and also durable for years of use.

The natural finish of this organizer will complement any desk decor, and you might want one for your home office desk and your personal workspace.