Luxury Housing Trends & Home Improvement Ideas

A chair and ottoman set is a quick way to bring comfort into your living space. In addition to having one in the great room, they’re functional in the bedroom too.

The Trento Slipper Chair from Linon Furniture has a contemporary feel in its design and ivory faux leather. The chair has a black metal frame and a sophisticated tufted back. There is even double needle stitching on the upholstery. The chair measures 22” W x 29.25” D x 32” H, and the ottoman is sold separately.

Although the chair isn’t crafted from leather, the PVC vinyl seat and back cover can be easily wiped cleaned and it’s a durable material. This neutral chair can seamlessly fit into your current home decor.

When you have a high top bar counter in your home, you can add some class and elegance with beautifully crafted bar stools. If you have a bar height island in the kitchen, you can create more seating with a row of bar stools there too.

The Hillsdale Furniture Montello Swivel Bar Stool available from QVC can give your bar furniture a touch of elegance. It features a high seat and swivel motion, and it has intricate designs on the back and legs. The model is crafted with cherry wood accents and a faux brown leather seat. It measures 48.5” H x 20” W x 18” D and requires some assembly.

This bar stool can become a lasting piece of furniture in your kitchen or basement bar area. If you have a pool table and bar section in your home, you can tie the elements together and create a comfortable lounging/entertainment space for friends and family.

Futons are functional pieces of furniture since they serve as a couch and a bed. They are perfect for dorm rooms and basement game rooms. Although some can look cheap, there are a range of styles and levels of quality out there.

The Wood-Arm Futon from Target has a classic design, and the wood detailing make this piece look richer. It pulls out and becomes a queen size bed, and the mattress is 5” thick. The frame is made of a cherry wood composite, and the mattress is made of 100% poly-cotton.

This set includes the frame, cover and mattress, and the piece measures 33” H x 80.6” W x 37.5” D. The futon is easy to spot clean and is great to have in case you have guests spend the night.

A common trend with bedroom furniture recently is mirrored furnishings. Pier One Imports has a Hayworth bedroom collection that includes a nightstand, headboard, footboard, 4-drawer chest, jewelry armoire, and a mirror and vanity. These pieces are all sold separately, and depending on your taste, several of the same pieces might be too much for your liking. However, you can incorporate at least the nightstand into your bedroom for an eclectic, sophisticated look.

The Hayworth Nightstand is functional and fashionable. It’s handcrafted and is covered from top to bottom in hand-cut beveled mirrors.

You can keep small items in the single storage drawer and arrange books or a basket on the lower storage shelf. This model measures 22” W x 16” D x 28” H.

Fond of literature? Maybe you’re an English major or teacher? In your case, a home library might be the most beautiful and prized possession in your space. Whether you have a simple wall library or an elegant loft library stocked full of your personal reading materials, there are some accessories that make it even more wonderful.

Along with knickknacks on the shelf and interesting book ends, a set of Library Steps adds some oomph. Victoria Trading Co. has a set of elegant Victorian style steps, which were also called “bed steps” for individuals that had higher beds in the old days.

These steps are handcrafted, and they can be used in your library or around the house when you need some height to reach something. They are constructed from hardwood and have a cherry finish.

Fabric is available in some many glamorous textures, colors, patterns and styles. After years of wear and tear, chairs and sofas can look like they’re in disrepair. However, as long as the framing is well intact, you can always update the furniture with new fabric.

Improving your existing furniture is easy with beautiful fabrics, and Vervain has several collections with pages of options for each. Think of fabric as another art form and way to express your personal flair. Regardless of what pieces you’re updating, you can find casual, neutral, loud and formal options.

The Chariot and Wheels comes in mango and magenta (shown below), gold and grey and seaglass. So you can choose how bold you want to go, but it’s an interesting pattern for a family room.

The Medina in lazulite is or formal with the aqua/teal color and contemporary design. It almost looks like sea shells.

Are you constantly trying to increase the amount of seating at your home? When you don’t have extra chairs on hand, it can be difficult to accommodate for more larger gatherings. So before you buy another piece of furniture, ask yourself if it’s going to meet your needs.

With the Round Cocktail Coffee Table by Ashley Furniture, you can serve four more guests. This coffee table has four stools that fit underneath the table, so whenever you need more seating, you can simply pull them out.

The coffee table has a glass top and is finished in a darker wood. The stools have a triangular seat and have a leather cushion.This is nice for the living room or even the basement.

Sectionals are another couch option that might be more functional for your space. In addition to having extra seating, you can break the sectional a part and give the room a whole new look or use pieces of the sectional in two rooms instead of one.

The Dune 2 Piece Sectional from Arhaus Furniture measures 95” W x 66” D x 36” H, and it’s available in a neutral hazelnut color. Basically, this set comes with a loveseat and a sofa lounger for those wanting to lay down.

The seat cushions are made from eco-friendly materials, and they are double wrapped in polyester batting and encased in muslin. The set has a hardwood frame, and the back cushions are filled with down and fiber.

With the Dune collection, you can always custom-order your living room furniture. There are 28 pieces to choose from.

Along with the couch, coffee tables are the heart of the living room. Without them, you have no place to set your food, magazines, drink, remote control, books, etc. Since it’s such an important part of the room, you need to put some thought into which design you choose.

One way to streamline your living room is to choose a glass table with minimal accents and sleek lines. The Liatrop Coffee Table from IKEA is a great example. It features a classic glass top and a separate shelf for storing all of your goodies.

The table measures 46.5” L x 20.75” W x 19.625” H. You can further organize your living room coffee table by placing trays on top of the glass to keep drinks, remote controls and other loose items together.

End tables are functional in the living room, because it provides another space for you to put drinks, plates, electronics, decorations, etc.

However, many end table designs don’t come with storage. Instead they are simple table tops with only enough room for a lamp.

The Espresso Pyramid Trunk End Table is for those who want more function and convenience from their end tables. This model has a table top as well as a trunk, so you can place items on top and inside.

This trunk/end table has an espresso stain finish, black metal hardware and pine veneer. It measures 20” W x 20” D x 23.75” H. With this model, you can have extra pillows, blankets and family pictures all within reach from the couch or chair.