Luxury Housing Trends & Home Improvement Ideas

Did you have a beaded door curtain back in the day? Well, it’s never too late to add some hippie flair to your home. After all, they can add some mystery and allure to the entrance of a room.

The Coco-Bead Door Curtain from Pottery Barn Teen retails for $49, but is currently on special for $39. It measures 35.5’’ W x 77’’ L, and it can hook right on to a hanging rod mount, which makes it easy for doorway or wall installation. The curtain is made up of natural coconut beads that are hung from a rattan pole, so this is a more contemporary version of those beaded curtains in the 70s.

These beaded curtains are a great idea for children, especially teenagers who want to feel like they have more privacy. However, you can still keep an eye on them through the beaded curtain, or if you’re lucky, they might invite you in to chat for a while.

Seasonal decorating is a great way to welcome the coming season and add a sense of new to your home. With fall being right around the corner, you can start thinking about how to bring autumn into your home.

The Pumpkin Tree Candleholder is an understated fall accessory in comparison to some you might see such as turkeys, glass pumpkins, etc. It measures 18.5” high, and it has a metal construction with a copper finish. In the three hanging pumpkins, you can place a t-light in each one.

This would be a simple centerpiece for the table, and you can light it to add some ambiance to your dinner setting. Keep this item in mind, because it will be available in Kirkland’s by August 9.

Supporting your favorite NBA team can go farther than just watching the games with friends and family—don’t forget that you can display your love of a team too. Decorating the entire house with an NBA team’s colors in mind is a bit extreme, but dedicating a game room or basement to this sports passion can be fun.

This Imperial Phoenix Suns Neon Sign is an example of what you can add to existing decor. A neon sign would fit well wherever you have a pool table, or you can incorporate it into a game room or if you commonly watch games on a larger screened TV in the basement.

This neon sign will confirm your pride for a certain team, and it can be mounted in three different ways. It can be installed on the wall or ceiling, or it can be left standing.

Those jelly window stickers are fun to add to windows, because you can create an entire scene. You can find them for every season and even holidays, and it can be a nice craft activity for kids. However, when you’re done using the stickers on the windows, you probably wait until next year to use them again. However, you can do something more with them.

These Jelly Gel Window Stickers Stick-Ons are inexpensive, and each package has a mix of designs. If you order a case pack, there are 660 packages and 110 of each of the designs shown in the image below.

If you’re having a large party, these stick-ons would be great to put on martini drinks and other glasses so that everyone remembers which drink is theirs. Then during the year, you can use the stickers to jazz up your windows and glass doors.

Adding light to your space doesn’t require that you have to feed into your electricity. For more light and ambiance, votive candles are a great alternative. Plus, there are various styles of candle holders that will enhance your space too.

This Hanging Glass Votive Candle Holder is for tabletops, and it features hanging “chandeliers” where the candles go. With the crystals hanging from the holder, you will get light reflected from all angles. This metal and glass candle stand measures 13” x 6.25” x 17”.

A candle stand like this one would make a dining room table more elegant, and it would also create a relaxing atmosphere for dinner with your significant other or friends. Glass stands will make more of a presence, because the lit candle with create a glittering effect through the crystals and glass.

Decorating your home with photos immediately enhances the personality of a space. While the pictures are obviously the focus, it doesn’t hurt to emphasize their importance with decorative frames.

There are so many types of frames…floating frames, jeweled frames, recycled teak frames, metal frames, etc. So it can be fun hunting for just the right one that accents the photo and your decor.

These ‘Olive Branch’ Picture Frames from Neiman Marcus are made from oxidized metal, and they have a crisscross design of twigs and leaves. The designer Michael Aram gets his inspiration from nature and is a talented craftsman.

While there are more attention grabbing frames out there, these ones are simple and soft. The set comes with a 4” x 6”, 5” x 7” and 8” x 10”.

For the best spa experience, you will want to achieve a certain ambiance. In order to setup the perfectly tranquil and relaxing atmosphere, there are some must-have accessories.

Of course, candles can set the mood, and they will provide soft, flickering lighting. However, you can incorporate candles with other objects such as glass stones, ocean finds, glass holders and bamboo mats. If you’re an avid collector of seashells and other sea treasures, why not create a bathroom theme with them?

Another way you can enrich the atmosphere, is to include basic spa items such as loofahs, scented cakes of soap, plush hotel towels, reading material, etc. You can setup a little station for you and guests. All of these little things will add up to a more enjoyable bathroom experience when you have a larger tub.

Some welcome mats can be so cheesy, which can make your entryways look less classy. An alternative is a doormat with a simple pattern that is durable enough to do its job and enhance your door.

The Coco Doormat has a diagonal brick pattern, which would look great against any doorway. This particular mat has a higher quality than others, because it’s made from 100 percent natural coir fiber, which is highly durable and densely woven into the rug. In addition to creating an elegant entryway, this mat will ensure that everyone’s shoes are thoroughly cleaned before entering your house.

The Coco Doormat measures 18” x 30” or 18” x 47” and it’s 1.5” thick. If the pattern isn’t appealing to you, these rugs also come in the plain variety.

Presenting your artistic style throughout your home is a great way to give your space a personality boost. If you’re passionate about the arts or were outgoing in high school plays, why not express that on your walls?

The Venetian Jester Wall Mask can be an interesting accessory for your walls. Although it would be perfect for a theater room, this elegant mask can enhance a hallway or other area that needs a personal touch such as a piano room.

This particular cream mask features black roses and gold accents with music notes, but there are many other different styles and designs of masks out there that might fit your tastes better. This mask was hand made in Venice, Italy, and it does come with a certificate of authenticity. It measures 19” x 10”.

Egyptian artifacts and hieroglyphics are incredible pieces of art, and they can be unique decorations for your home. If you have an Egyptian heritage, you’re definitely going to want something to pay homage to your roots.

The Wadjet Cobra Goddess Egyptian Vessel is a replica vessel that honors the Egyptian goddess of truth and justice.

The gold and red accents make this vessel a striking piece, especially with the cobra handles on the side of the urn. The vessel is cast in quality designer resin, and it has been hand-painted.

You also might want to look for Egyptian-inspired pieces that incorporate the head of Anubis or pay respects to King Tut. Pieces such as these would enhance an entry way or make a dining room more grand.