Luxury Housing Trends & Home Improvement Ideas

When you can’t afford a butler, the next best thing is a butler tray table. The Meurice Butler Tray Table is a classy piece that will enable you to effortlessly keep your guests entertained with drinks and appetizers within reach.

This butler tray table from Inside Avenue was designed by Jonathan Adler. The base has a metal frame and a silver nickel finish. The breaks in the metal legs looks reminiscent of bamboo, which make the piece look more luxurious.

The top tray has a white lacquer finish, and the silver nickel handles make it easy to move it around to wherever you’re entertaining. The dimensions of this tray table are 30.25” H x 25” W.

Although this is a fresh, modern piece, it’s also classic and can be a versatile table for a variety of purposes.

Still thinking of cute additions you can add to your Easter tablescape? If you already have the dinnerware, table runner and centerpiece covered, it’s time to think smaller. What small detail can you add to really make it feel like a traditional Easter dinner?

One way to make your guests feel special this holiday is to have a personalized Bunny Card Holder from Pottery Barn. The $20 set comes with four holders. The bunnies measure 3” in diameter and 1.5” high. The bunnies  have a hair like appearance, because short pieces of straw have been formed over a synthetic base.

If you’re planning on featuring your colored eggs as the centerpiece, these bunnies will definitely complete the look. Then all you need are some napkins that feature fluffy, yellow chicks.

Getting eight hours of sleep every night can be challenging when you have a hectic lifestyle or when you’re bed doesn’t feel right. Maybe switching to a softer mattress is exactly what your body needs. However, you can make your current mattress more comfortable without buying a new one.

A down mattress pad like this Quilted PillowTop Down Mattress Cover will envelop your body in soft, warm pockets of cotton. It will also give your mattress a little bit of a lift, and it might be just enough to turn your hard mattress into something more manageable. This mattress cover has pure white down fill and a 400 threadcount cotton cover.

If you’re looking for a cheaper version, you can purchase a down alternative mattress cover at a fraction of the price. Although it won’t have the down feathers, it will still give you a softer surface to sleep on.

Would you like your bathroom to have a softer, more relaxed atmosphere? Candles are definitely a way to create a spa like bathroom setting.

The Leaf Wall Sconce with 3-Votive Cups from Target is a simple and inexpensive way to soften your bathroom. Since this is a hanging wall decor, the candles will be out of a child’s or pet’s reach. If you have enough space for three, you can stagger the wall sconces and really bring the wall to life. This oil-rubbed bronze iron sconce measures 15 x 2.75 x 16.

You would have to purchase three votive candles, because they’re not included. However, you can always change the candles and have a different color when you become bored of the first color.

Instead of the bathroom, this wall sconce can go in your foyer or bedroom to fill empty wall space.

Clocks don’t have to be those boring essential accessories in a room. Instead they can bring their own personality to the space. If you’re tired of round or square clocks, try one that is a little more funkier and reminiscent of the past. It’s a cute accessory to any tabletop.

This Table Flip Clock by Nuevo is simple, but it’s probably something you have never seen or haven’t seen in a long time. The numeric panels flip to the current hours and minutes, and its sleek base puts the time within reading distance.

This model measures 8.5” x 4.25” x 13.75”-26.25”, and you can add it to your bedroom or even your home office. This piece combines traditional and contemporary elements, so you can funk up your space in a functional way.

Face it, exercising is easier and less painful when you’re having fun.  However, it’s hard to find fun ways to exercise. Pilates and yoga help tone and strengthen the body, but these can require intense focus so sometimes it’s good to switch up the routine. If you have children, you might have a PlayStation or Nintendo Wii, but have you ever thought of playing it too?

Video games are not just for kids. They are also quite an investment, so why not get your money’s worth by playing along?  For instance, play Konami’s Dance Dance Revolution for PlayStation 2 and dance away the pounds. A special Workout Mode is included in this game, which increases difficulty as you progress from song to song. Whether or not every dance step is performed perfectly, you’ll work your body hard just trying.

Sports like boxing, bowling and tennis can be played on the Wii, and with its unique controller you’ll be swinging, jabbing, blocking and weaving. This game will get you up and moving as well as tone your arms.

No longer does playing video games mean you’re a couch potato. These active games have the potential of bringing the family together, especially during the cold winter months.

Wrought iron can be dark and mysterious depending on the design, and it will add depth and interest to any room. Sometimes you see it on windows, doors and stairs, but a sculpture of wrought iron can look incredibly luxurious in a sitting area. Intricate wrought iron is something people are not going to overlook, and even though it’s iron, it can be constructed in so many complex ways.

The Mystique Wrought Iron Metal Sculpture Wall Decor Art is a stunning piece that begs for attention. There is so much texture and abstract design, and it can be a great 3D piece for over your couch or even in your dining room.

It measures 40 x 24”, and the contemporary design might remind you of the sun and moon. The aged bronze finish and various hand-painted colors bring this artistic sculpture to life.

In order to Feng Shui your entire home, you need to research and learn quite a bit about the process. If you don’t have time to rearrange all of your furniture, add some balance to your home with this candle set.

The Feng Shui Candle Gift Set from Target includes five candles that range in different sizes. Each one represents a different element: earth, metal, water, wood and fire. Also included in the set are 24-28 river rocks, and you even get a Feng Shui story.

In addition to the lucky Chinese coins on each of the candles, you will add some Eastern flair to your home. The vibrantly colored candles will stand out in a great room, and a set of candles is always great to have in case you end up having company and have to set the mood.

When you want to spruce up your kitchen, investing in funky accessories is one way to do it, especially if you already like the existing cabinetry and counter tops. So why not add some quirky items that will make you and your guests smile?

The black and white Salt/Pepper Shakers shown below can be an adorable accent to your kitchen table. The kitchen is a warm place full of home baked love, so a pair of hugging shakers fits the mood. This set is perfect if you have modern decor with bright colors, because black and white is a neutral.

Another cool accessory is the Tooth Pick, which can hold about 40 toothpicks. The tooth-shaped holder is made from translucent silicone, and you can put it right on your counter within everyone’s reach.

Updating the knobs on your pantry or even bedroom closets can bring about a whole knew look. Although knobs are small details, there are so many different shapes, styles and designs that you can use to dress up a door.

At Knobs and Hardware, you can find nickel, ceramic, brass, glass and black knobs, so you will have no trouble finding various options. The hardest part might be narrowing down your decision.

The Notting Hill Decorative Baker Knob would be a cut touch to a kitchen pantry. With knobs such as this, you can really let your passions and interests shine. There are even turtles, movie tickets, horse heads and more.

Or you can add some glitz and glam to your closet doors with the Alno Round Crystal Knob, and you can get it in a different finish.

One tip for knobs is making sure to pick a descent sized one. For example, large closet doors should have knobs that comfortably fit in the palm of your hand.