Luxury Housing Trends & Home Improvement Ideas

Do you already have a popcorn machine setup in your home theater room? Then you know how convenient and inexpensive it is to enjoy a good film and fresh popcorn in your own home. So, while you’re at it, why not add a cotton candy machine too?

The Nostalgia Electrics Vintage Collection Commercial Candy Maker is an adorable pink cart that has a rack for you to place your cones of cotton candy in. It’s reminiscent of 1900′s carnival and circus carts. In addition to dressing up your theater room, you will also be able to enjoy various flavors of freshly spun cotton candy.

The cart’s rack holds up to six cones, and it’s over four feet tall. This would definitely surprise and please friends and family when they watch movies at your house.

A laminator is similar to a label maker, because you never think you need one until you get one and then you find out that it has so many uses. If you have a home business, a sleek laminator for your desk can come in handy when you’re preparing reference cards or important papers that you want to display for yourself or your clients.

The Cosmic CL-95 Laminator has a 20-30 second heat-up time, but creates a smooth finish on documents. It might not be a great laminator for bulk projects, but if you have things here and there that you want to preserve, it’s definitely the right model for those kinds of jobs.

Even if you’re a crafty person, this model would be helpful for scrapbooking projects or for kid’s school projects too.

Being able to actually sit back and relax when you’re taking a bath is a nice feeling–that is, when you’re back isn’t pressed up against the ceramic bath tub. In order to create that spa like atmosphere for yourself and guests, you need the right accessories.

One essential accessory is a bath pillow, and the Earth Therapeutics Naturally Anti-Bacterial Bath Pillow is a great way to go. This is a well-cushioned bath pillow, which attaches to your tub with the suction cups. Because it’s made from naturally anti-bacterial bamboo fibers, the pillow will maintain a safe, germ free environment.

When you’re done using it, you just have to rinse it off and shake off any excess moisture. You can also wash the pillow cover, because it’s removable.

For some nothing is more reminiscent of childhood than fresh sun tea or lemonade. Sharing a cool glass of tea infused with mint or basil leaves or pink lemonade is a relaxing way to spend time with family and cool down in the backyard.

The Global Amici Lemonade Jar with Spigot is an old fashioned jar that you can use to make delicious summertime beverages, and the easy to use spigot makes it great for parties. It’s even eco-friendly–the jar is made from recycled green glass, and it has a unique hexagonal shape. It holds more than three gallons of liquid, so it should be able to keep you, your friends and family hydrated.

This jar would look quaint on a patio table, or you can purchase the black stand, which is sold separately.

It’s quite a drag when you let your dog back inside and find that it has water, grass, mulch, or even worse, mud on its paws. This is especially heartbreaking when you just spent hours scrubbing the floors and sweeping the carpets. So how can you combat this problem?

Pawz Dog Boots come in a variety of colors and sizes, and the purpose is to keep your dog’s paws clean and protected against the elements. Covering your dog’s paws in boots is also a great idea if your pooch sleeps in your bed…who wants to rest in dirty covers?

These boots have many pros including the fact that they’re disposable, biodegradable, reusable, waterproof and comfortable for your dog to wear. Using dog boots prevents your pet from tracking in snow, ice, salt, mud, clay, mulch, etc.

Ponds fountains and waterfalls can be a beautiful and tranquil addition to your property. If you have an area in your backyard that is constantly wet, why not turn it into a pond? All you really need is a pond tarp for the bottom, rocks for the perimeter and some water plants.

The TetraPond Dynamag is a pond pump that comes with a fountain set. This pump will prevent your pond water from becoming stagnate, and it’s also energy efficient and environmentally safe since it doesn’t require oil.

The fountain set comes with a flow adjuster and a telescoping stem, so you can control the water flow. This is a great accessory to have if you want a pound fountain, waterfall or filtering system.

An inexpensive bench for your bedroom can go a long way in the name of comfort and storage efficiency. Fortunately, you don’t have to spend a mint on a bench.

Value City Furniture carries a Vodara Bench, which is about $250. It has a rich, dark wood construction, and the top is upholstered with a beige cushion. Underneath there are two larger storage areas and then smaller shelves in the middle so you can put blankets, shoes, books or whatever else you want here.

Another option is to check out a local flea market, antique shop or garage sales, because you can find an old bench for even cheaper and dress it up inexpensively. You can always repaint it or make the wood look richer with a varnish. If it’s missing or has an unattractive cushion, replace it with a new one or re-cover it with scrap fabric.

Lazy Susans are convenient accessories in the kitchen. While some people design their cabinets with one, you can also add one to your kitchen counter or table. There are so many different things you can store on them: fresh fruits, vegetables you’re planning on using for dinner, spices, condiments, etc.

This Wood Lazy Susan is 16” in diameter, and it’s simple enough to match any kitchen decor. Instead of or in addition to a traditional cabinet turntable, you can use this Lazy Susan on your countertop or dinner table.

This turntable is made from birch, so it’s a lighter wood. However, it’s considered as having more of a country-chic appearance. It’s made in the U.S.A. and has a padded base to prevent scratching.

Now you can bring everything you need to the table, and everyone will have easy access to condiments, spices, etc.

Have you made the transition to a flat screen TV and find that you don’t have a place to store your DVDs and other entertainment accessories? While installing your plasma onto a wall mount can enhance your viewing pleasure and eliminate clutter, it’s sometimes not the right option for everyone.

The Contempo Goods Plasma Entertainment Center comes in cappuccino, cherry and walnut, and it’s a slimmer entertainment center. Although it’s thinner, it can still hold your DVD player, DVDs, CDs, books, etc. Since the glass shelving is set away from the main screen, your accessories won’t interfere with your viewing experience.

In addition, it’s made from a sturdy wood construction, and it has two glass shelves and six built-in side shelves. This is a more simplistic display that you can put to use in your living room or even bedroom.

E. S. Kluft & Co., came out with a $33,000 hand-tufted, king-size Palais Royale mattress and box spring in 2008. This mattress exudes luxury, of course from the price, but also in it’s design. About 100 of these have been sold since it’s debut…are you going to be one of the few?

In comparison to other mattresses, the Kluft Palais Royale has over 2,000 coils and 10 pounds of various materials to create a cozy and comfortable sleeping experience. It’s made from wool, cashmere, mohair and silk. In addition, there is natural latex in the Biofoam layers. It’s estimated life expectancy is 7 to 10 years, which isn’t much different than the cheaper mattresses out on the market.

Another option is Kluft’s Sublime model, which is priced at $44,000. It’s similar to the Palais Royale, but it has horsehair in it. While these mattresses are luxurious, they’re definitely not made for vegans or individuals with allergies.