Traveling introduces you to new experiences, especially if you book luxury homes or hotel rooms. However, you don’t have to save for a big vacation to experience those amenities again. Consider including some popular luxuries in your household this year. You’ll add comfort to your living space and enhance your quality of life between your globe-trotting adventures.
1. Soft-Close Cabinet Hardware
People accidentally close cabinets too hard all the time. Noise-induced stress activates your nervous system, causing mental and physical discomfort that adds up over years spent in the same house. Give yourself a stress-reducing lifestyle by installing soft-close hardware in your cabinets. They’ll shut gently and never create another slamming sound again.
2. Velvet Curtains
Curtain panels make immediate design differences in any room. They draw the eye and direct sunlight, but they’re often an afterthought for homeowners. Upgrade your household aesthetic with velvet panels. They lend a heavier, textured look to your living space and block light more effectively. When you draw them shut every night, you’ll feel like you’re in the penthouse suite of a five-star hotel.
Some velvet curtains are thick enough to keep your house warmer in the winter. They’ll block cold air that could seep in through your windows. If you live in a cooler region, it may be a quick household upgrade worth considering.
3. New Dishware Sets
Renting a fully furnished house for a vacation means you have an entire dinnerware set waiting in the kitchen. The plates and bowls look new, which lends to the property's pristine appeal. Recreate the effect at home by investing in seasonal dishware sets. You can swap them multiple times each year to make your kitchen feel more modern and elegant.
4. A New HVAC Unit
HVAC units are the heart of a home, keeping everyone comfortable during extreme weather. Give yourself a luxurious future of constant comfort by replacing your HVAC unit.
The key is finding a model worth your investment. Aluminum is a heat-resistant and anti-corrosive material that withstands the elements well. An HVAC specialist can match your preferences with a powerful enough unit to regulate the air temperature throughout your house.
5. A Plush Rug
Rugs have always been statement pieces. While people used them to indicate wealth or status in past centuries, modern homeowners now choose them to enhance their interior designs. Get a plush rug thick enough for your feet to sink into. Adding it to a room with carpeting will create a layered, celeb-worthy interior design.
6. Towel Warmers
A warm towel sends pleasant shivers down your spine after stepping out of the shower. You no longer need to visit a high-end hotel to have that experience if you place towel warmers in all of your bathrooms.
Whether you prefer warming buckets or racks, you’ll feel like you’re at a spa whenever you need to dry off. You could even put one by your back door if you own a dog who might enjoy a warm towel after a rainy bathroom break.
7. A Bidet
The average American household spent $114.41 on toilet paper in 2022, but you may pay even more if you have a large family. Save some money while upgrading your home by getting a bidet. People love them because they’re easy to use and minimize grocery store trips. The little luxury makes a big difference, especially if you get a model that warms the water, too.
8. Smart Light Bulbs
You don’t need to find a futuristic real estate listing to live in a smart house. Swap your light bulbs with models that sync to your phone through Bluetooth. Companies create apps that control each light bulb according to your preferred schedule. You could even change the bulb’s hue and intensity, depending on which lights you get.
The simple lighting enhancement could significantly affect your comfort at home and elsewhere. You’ll never leave for a vacation and wonder if you forgot to turn off your living room lights. You can check your app and control them remotely, shrinking your stress and electricity bill.
Indulge in Little Home Luxuries
Making your living space more luxurious is easier than you think. Consider upgrades that people make every day. Whether you want to control your indoor air temperature more effectively, create a smart lighting system or wrap yourself in warm towels every day, the lavish life of your dreams doesn’t have to wait until your next vacation.
