Luxury Housing Trends & Home Improvement Ideas

Desk lamps are essential for working or reading at night or even when it’s a gloomy day outside. Sometimes the natural light isn’t enough, or maybe you don’t have ceiling lights right over your desk space. The more light you have, the easier it is on your eyes.

This Curved Black LED Desk Lamp is a unique piece that features a swooping design. It has a neutral black finish, and it’s made from durable metal. The lamp is 18” high with a 16” reach, and it comes with three 3 watt LED lights. The on/off switch is conveniently located on the lamp’s base.

This energy efficient desk lamp has a contemporary design, and it’s simple style makes it easy to incorporate with any decor. With this model, you can enjoy energy efficiency and sufficient reading light.

Even the heaviest of rugs can slip and slide on hardwood floors or ceramic tile. In addition to this being an annoying problem, it’s also a safety hazard in your home.

One way to ensure that your rug stays put in the center of your kitchen or directly under your sink, use a Heavyweight Rug Pad. This rug pad creates a barrier between the rug and floor so that the rug doesn’t move. This rug pad has a nonskid pad, and it can be easily trimmed with scissors to fit the size of your rug.

Stop tripping over your rugs or having to readjust them every time you walk by. This rug pad is an eco-friendly solution to home safety and sanity.

When you receive mail every single day, it can quickly add up on your desk. Although most of it might be junk mail, the important bills and letters can get lost in the mix. Instead of letting the mail pile up into a stack, quickly organize the important stuff.

The Bamboo Monthly Bill Organizer from Organize-It is an eco-friendly way to ensure that your bills get paid on time. This simple desk accessory has 32 numbered slots, so you can arrange bills by due date. The bamboo construction is sustainable and also durable for years of use.

The natural finish of this organizer will complement any desk decor, and you might want one for your home office desk and your personal workspace.

Bread products can quickly go bad when they’re left out on the counter during the summertime. By refrigerating the bread, you can make it stretch, but if you don’t like cold bread, there is an alternative, storage space to keep your loaves cool and dry.

The Formbu Bamboo Breadbox made by Interdesign is a chic and sustainable version of the traditional breadbox, but you will probably rather have this on the counter for all to see. This bread container measures 12” W x 10” D x 7” H, and it has a hinged lid for easy closing.

You can store wheat bread, white bread, muffins, bagels, pita bread and more in this convenient storage unit. It’s simple for the counter and won’t take away from your kitchen decor.

Cork has become a popular eco-friendly material along with bamboo. You can find so many different types of products made from cork, and it’s fun to incorporate it into your home.

The Cork Salt & Pepper Shakers from Tonfisk Design are definitely unique. These were featured in the ‘Food Design’ book, and Brian Keaney designed them. They almost look like mushrooms, so they have an incredibly natural appearance.

These shakers feature a corked bottom, which enables you to quickly refill them, and they sit flush on tables. The top is made from porcelain, and the set is available in white or black. The shakers measure 18 cl in diameter and 7,5 cm.

Adding one-of-a-kind pieces like this to your dining table freshens the tablescape.

Eating outdoors is a wonderful experience if the weather is cooperating. If you have a lovely gardenscape or a gazebo in the backyard, take advantage of the scenery and have breakfast, lunch or dinner outside with friends and family.

The To-Go Ware RePEat Reusable Bamboo Utensil Set is convenient flatware to have around for backyard picnics and kids. This utensil holder is made from recycled plastic bottles, and it’s shown in avocado but is available in other colors. The bamboo utensils are lightweight yet strong and durable. They’re also dishwasher safe.

You can also find this set in hijiki (black), agave (turquoise), pumpkin and beet holder colors. These are great for using at home or for lunches away from home too.

Looking for a carefree way to display plants? Try a terrarium and enjoy it for years to come.

The Air Plant Terrarium from VivaTerra is an eco-friendly way to display plants. This terrarium set features a recycled glass pear and apple-shaped terrarium, and it comes with sand and four air plants. These plants require little care and maintenance, which makes them great for workaholics and those who lack a green thumb. Now you can have your own desert landscape to enjoy right at home.

You can either order the set or only order the pear. The pear measures 9” D x 14” H, and the apple measures 9” D x 14” H. These terrariums look great on side tables or coffee tables, and you can arrange them with your other belongings for a unique display.

Products made from re-purposed items are unique and stylish, and they can also be functional. Adding eco-friendly pieces that have been refurbished is an easy way to create an eclectic collection that guests will admire and ask you about.

The Washer Bowl from Michael Aram is an interesting design. The bowl measures 7” in diameter and is oxidized bronze. This unique bowl is contemporary and streamlined. It’s sure to make a presence on your counter, shelf or glass cupboard.

You can add this piece to a side table and fill it with colorful spheres, pine cones and other decorative items. This piece is hand welded to create a one-of-a-kind look. Promote your sustainable lifestyle and the art of reuse by showcasing amazing pieces like this.

During the winter, if it’s common for you to use the fireplace, why not put that heat to good use? In addition to keeping you and your home warm, the fire can also dry and warm up your clothing.

The Robbins Toy Mini Clothes Drying Rack is a simple yet effective accessory to store in your laundry room. Drying your clothes by the fire will go quicker, and it will save you money on electricity.

This clothes drying rack is made of Eastern White Pine and birch dowels. This is a more compact unit, which measures 6.5” x 28”. This is perfect for kids too, so you can get them involved in conversing electricity and becoming responsible adults. When you’re all done drying your clothes, you can store this away out of sight.

When it comes to your children’s room, there are really no limitations. You can go in so many different directions with the decor, and the more whimsical and unique elements you add in, the more you open your kid’s imagination.

This Cub Children’s Chair is an eco-friendly seat made from pure granulated cork. The cork is reclaimed and is also non-toxic so it’s sustainable and safe for your children. The chair measures 17” H x 13” W x 13” D, and you can arrange several around a play or craft table.

A sturdy and interesting chair can be functional and fun in a kid’s room. Because the chair is made from cast cork, it has a neat texture and look that children will be drawn to.