Luxury Housing Trends & Home Improvement Ideas

Everyone poops. Although this is a true statement, you still want to do your best to hide the smell. Sometimes those deodorizers just don’t cut it, so how can you make the bathroom a less embarrassing place to be?

When you have guests, you want to make their experience as pleasant as possible. You definitely want them to feel comfortable using your restroom, so keep an essential on your toilet: Poo-Pourri Spray Deodorizer. This product is made with a blend of essential oils, which eliminates bathroom odor. It’s even eco-friendly and safe for use if you have a septic tank.

All you have to do is spray the toilet before you use it, and you can relax knowing that your air quality will not be compromised. Now you and your guests can do your business without feeling uncomfortable or embarrassed. Plus, your bathroom will stay smelling fresh and clean.

Are you always adjusting and readjusting your showerhead without getting it where you want it? Well, maybe you need a stylish showerhead that has several water jets. Why should you have to stand in an uncomfortable position just to get clean?

VADO’s Sculpture showerhead kind of looks like Medusa’s hair with its six flexible tentacles. You can bend, twist and shape these tentacles to make your shower experience more enjoyable. The product has an interesting design, so you might actually want to leave your shower curtain or door open so guests can check out your cool bathroom addition.

The Sculpture is versatile, because it can be mounted on the ceiling or on the wall. Since it’s so functional and practically designed, you can incorporate it into a modern or traditional bathroom setting. Now you can get super clean and prevent soap build up in your hair and on your skin.

Interested in making over your bathroom without the high expenses? It’s possible to makeover your bathroom with $1,000 if you basic fixtures and inpsired materials.

First, never turn your nose up at flea markets or garage sales, because you could find the perfect medicine cabinet. It might need a coat of latex semigloss paint, but it’s definitely a cheaper and more personalized touch. Updating your hardware and sink can add instant flare too. If you have existing linoleum that is impossible to remove, install a simple patterned floor right over top of it.

Even if you make small investments in your accessories such as your shower curtain, you can transform your bathroom. This Snow Field Shower Curtain from Anthropologie looks like a ruffled petti-coat. This white curtain with feminine details would soften an industrial looking bathroom that has chrome hardware and black accents. The shower curtain has 12 buttonholes and is machine washable.

A round steam shower is enticing. After all who wouldn’t want a steam sauna and shower all in one without having to visit a hotel? The Renovation Store has a large steam shower perfect for two, which has a simplistic design with chrome, white and glass physical features.

The circulating back nozzle is like a massage that can either wake you up in the morning or get you ready for bed in the evening. So if you don’t have time for weekly stress-relieving therapies, invest in this steam shower, which can relax you every time you shower. Other amenities include the foot massager, luxury large overhead spray, multi-functional shower head, dry-fire protection and leakage protection.

If you love gadgets and fun extras, this model comes with an alarm, loudspeaker, computer with remote control, FM, external CD and telephone capabilities. Also, the built-in exhaust fan will help with moisture control. This model goes for about $3,400.

When you have a small guest bathroom, it’s challenging to find the right vanity for the limited space. You need something petite, elegant and simple all in one piece.

This 24” Single Sink Bathroom Vanity from Unique Vanities is a popular design, because it has character and functionality. The hand carved single door and solid Baltic Brown Granite top will make your small guest bathroom rich and luxurious. All you need is a simple oval mirror over the vanity and a backsplash.

The antiqued vanity has the following dimensions: 24” W x 20” D x 36” H. You can store extra toilet paper, hand towels, soap and other small necessities in the cabinet. There is even a ledge, so you can put smaller items on top and larger ones on the bottom. The carving on the door will draw some attention, but it has a classic appeal. Now you can turn your guest bath in a warm, inviting space for when friends and family visit.

You don’t always have to buy those expensive cleaning products to get the job done in the bathroom. If you have a clogged drain or mold growing, invest in simple ingredients first.

Hair, dirt and grime can clog up your shower drain multiple times throughout the year. Instead of purchasing name brand drain cleaners, create a solution of vinegar and baking soda. This solution can help clear out the drain without the use of harsh chemicals. You can even scrub your tub with these ingredients too.

It doesn’t take long for mildew to form into mold. When this happens, the grout between your tiles can be a breeding ground. Before these spores get into your lungs, combine equal parts of bleach and water into a spray bottle. Then you can spray any mold away, kill germs and prevent more mold from forming.

Vinegar, baking soda and bleach are inexpensive products that can keep your bathroom germ free and sparkling clean.

Do you take your iPod with you everywhere you go? Well, if you’re that into gadgets, this iCarta iPod Toilet Paper Holder might be exactly what your bathroom needs.

Your love for technology can easily be integrated into your home, especially with functional gadgets. This toilet paper holder has four high performance moisture-free speakers (two tweeters for highs and two tweeters for lows), built-in iPod charger deck, audio select feature, bath tissue holder, AC adapter (12.5 V) and wall mount for easy installation. The dimensions are 8.25’’ x 3.68’’ x 7.12’’, and it’s compatible with all iPods with dock connectors.

Now you can listen to your favorite music when you’re getting ready for the day, and depending on what iPod you have, you can check your email, search the web and watch videos right from your toilet. Your music-loving guests will get a kick out of this bathroom feature.

Bidets make excellent additions to your existing bathroom, but they are not always functional or convenient to use. For instance, who wants cold water on their bum? However, the Kohler C3-200 is an elongated toilet seat with bidet functionality and in-line heater, which makes the hygienic process more comfortable and easier.

This bidet uses two separate nozzles that spray warm, aerated water. Other features include an anti-microbial plastic, seat sensors, heated seat, warm air with fan speed setting, deodorizer, presets (memorizes control setting for two users), lighted bowl for night time use and energy saving mode. Plus, it has a remote control.

A less expensive version is Kohler’s C3-100, which is an elongated toilet seat with bidet functionality and tank heater. This also has two separate sprayers, anti-microbial plastic, heated seat, seat sensors, lighted bowl and energy saving mode. A couple differences include Kohler’s Quiet-Close Quick-Release toilet seat and side arm control.

It would be nice to build your house from scratch and create a carbon neutral home, but it’s a costly and timely endeavor. Instead you can slowly fund different projects for your home and transform these areas into a more eco-friendly living space.

For kitchen or bathroom countertops, consider designs made from recycled materials that mimic the look of granite and other stones. Countertops are now made from paper, recycled glass and other materials. Paperstone makes countertops that look similar to soapstone, which are stain and heat resistant.

To save some trees, install cabinets made from wheat stalks, FSC-labeled bamboo or sorgum stalks. Biofiber and Kirei are some manufacturers that use alternative materials instead of plywood.

These eco-friendly options can give you the look you want without using raw materials. Plus, you will be keeping chemicals and other toxins out of your home such as formaldehyde, which is often in treated wood.

Bathing and dressing without having to worrying about who will see you is the ideal bathroom experience. Shutting the door can make the bathroom feel smaller, and if you enjoy hot showers, the mirrors are bound to fog up. There are ways to remodel your bathroom so you can have privacy and freedom.

Fitting a partially sandblasted shower glass into the bathroom wall will allow natural light to filter in and prevent others from seeing through. To give the room an open feeling, fit the piece of glass so it doesn’t reach the top of the wall. The gap of space will make the room less claustrophobic.

If you just want some privacy around the toilet, install a piece of frosted glass into the wall. This will create a separation between the toilet and sink or toilet and dressing area.

Another option is having two doors with frosted glass panels. The double doors can separate the tub and toilet from the dressing area, which can allow two people to use the bathroom at the same time.