Luxury Housing Trends & Home Improvement Ideas

Living luxuriously doesn’t always mean that you have to spend hundreds and thousands of dollars to get the look you desire. Changing the smallest details of your home can really make a difference.

Create a richer atmosphere in the bathroom by replacing the curtain rod with something like the Arch Batch Shower Rod. This curtain rod measures 72” long and is 1” in diameter. If you have a shorter bath or shower entry, you can cut it down to size.

The squared off brackets and satin nickel finish make this a sophisticated and clean looking shower rod. When you have the foundation of a bath or shower, all it takes is luxurious looking accessories to amp up the style.

Are you considering renovating your entire bathroom? Well, you may not necessarily have to. If your existing bathroom has cosmetic issues that you can’t stand, it’s easy to fix them. One way is to update your shower curtain.

The Blue Chain Shower Curtainhas an elegant chain like design. The white design pops from the blue background and would create a serene backdrop to your bathroom area. The curtain measures 75” x 72” and is made from laminated polyester.

In addition, the curtain is lightweight, waterproof, and machine washable. These are important characteristics to look for in your shower curtain. There are ten holes to hang the curtain up on, and it comes with ten nickel plated hooks.

The medicine cabinet is an important aspect of the bathroom. Everyone is going to see it, and you’re probably going to be going in and out of it every day. Restoring this part of the bathroom can give the rest of the room a more updated look.

The Cartwright Wall-Mount Medicine Cabinet is made from solid birch frames and is available in a rich espresso color. The cabinet features drop-forged brass hardware in satin nickel, a beveled glass mirror on the door and two glass shelves.

This model comes in two different sizes. The small version measures 22” W x 7.5” D x 25.24” H, and the large version measures 27” W x 8” D x 31.75” H. This is a sophisticated way to store your bathroom essentials, and you can keep your toiletries organized on the two shelves.

If you’d like to remodel a small bathroom, or turn a closet or under-stair area into a half bath, then space-saving furnishings are a must. Normally, you’d buy a separate sink and toilet, but with Roca’s W+W, there’s no need.

The sleek and compact unit gives you both pieces in one. More, it’s a water saver, too.

“The sink part of the Roca W+W has two exits. One exit leads to the waste pipe, which you could select if you’ve been using the basin to shave in or brush your teeth, and the other exit takes the waste water to be recycled for use in the toilet.

Grey water to be reused is filtered and chemically treated, before being used to fill the cistern. The W+W’s reservoir can store up to four liters of water and has an overflow, so that any excess gray water is diverted to the main waste pipe.”

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Looking for a unique and luxurious way to relax in the bathroom? The Krystal Bath from Azzurdo may be it.

Made with high-quality laminated glass (it’s even bulletproof!), the clear bath tub features a streamlined ergonomic design so all your soaks should be comfortable ones. Available in “Victorian” and square designs (one all glass and one with a stainless steel bed), the tub is sure to be the star of your bathroom.

And for extra relaxation, consider the chromotherapy option, a soothing series of colored lights designed to heal and rejuvenate you while you bathe.

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If you’re remodeling the bathroom, a new sink is probably in order. While a number of materials have become synonymous with luxury, metals might not be the first to come to your mind. You might change that mind when you see some of the stainless steel, copper, and bronze vessels and undermount sinks over at Stone Forest.

This bronze ‘chalice,’ designed by David Hoptman, is an example of a sink that would make a striking focal point in a high-end bathroom remodel.

Available in golden, weathered, and white bronze finishes, the sink features a darker, textured exterior and a smooth inner bowl. Dimensions run 8.75 x 15.25 x 15.5 in.

Don’t forget a stand-out pedestal to rest your sink on; theirs is mounted on honed basalt. No storage space beneath, but, hey, it looks good, right?

In order to create a functional and luxurious bathroom, one key element is the lighting. Whether you’re renovating your existing space for yourself or in order to sell your home, new light fixtures can enhance the entire space.

The George Kovacs Chroms 20” Wide Bathroom Light Fixture available from LampsPlus.com exudes style and modernism. It features two lights, which are conjoined by chrome hardware. The light bulbs are housed in a cylindrical case that has etched opal glass. The fixture is 20” wide and 4.75” H, and it extends 4.75” out from the wall.

With this lighting, you can mount it horizontally or vertically, and by pairing two together, you can achieve optimal lighting above or on the side of a vanity.

Finding a neat way to store your makeup and brushes can be difficult when you have so many different shades of eyeshadow, blush, foundation, lipstick, lip gloss, etc. One way to organize your makeup is to create a container with every day makeup essentials and keep only that storage unit on top of your vanity.

The Bamboo Makeup Organizer from the Container Store is a beautiful and sustainable way to pair down your makeup collection. It would look lovely on a bathroom counter or vanity table.

There is room for brushes, eyeliners, lip liners, lipsticks, tubes of moisturizer, etc. The various sized compartments give you room to store the essentials for your 5-minute face, and the bamboo is a renewable, eco-friendly material.

Accessorizing and decorating with antiques is a fun and interesting way to enhance your home. The old fashioned style and appearance of antiques just makes your space look homey. However, you don’t have to break the bank if you want to design with amazing antiques.

This Cast Iron Antique Rustic Look Hot Bath & Towel Holder is a beautiful and inexpensive way to enhance your bathroom. The holder says, “Hot Batch 25 Cents – Soap & Towel 10 Cents Extra.” This is would definitely be cute in a guest bathroom.

Of course, you can find antique items online to display in your house, but don’t forget about local consignment stores and even auctions. Here you might find even more special treasures that you would just die without.

Are you a fan of Kokopelli?

Kokopelli is the deity of fertility and is often depicted as a flute player. In addition to symbolizing childbirth and agriculture, he represents the spirit of music. Kokopelli is common in Native American and Southerwestern U.S. cultures and was first worshiped since the Ancient Pueblo Peoples. The earliest images of this deity date back to 750 and 850 AD and were found on pottery. You can bring Kokopelli to life in your own bathroom.

JC Penney has various Kokopelli inspired accessories including a shower curtain and bathtub. The deity is shown in various poses holding his flute. The cotton towels have a suede-like fabric, and all of the bathroom items have warm shades of brown.