Little Luxuries

Looking for ways to add luxurious extras to your home, but don't have much of a budge to work with? Here are some inexpensive amenities and custom features that will make your home look like a million bucks:

- <strong>Begin with your entryway</strong> - it can be both the first and last impression people will have of your home. Add a fresh coat of paint to the front door, accessorize by updating the knocker and welcome mat, and decorate with planters filled with colorful flowers.

- <strong>Fix your fixtures</strong> - while you may not have the time nor money for a complete bathroom or kitchen remodel, you can give these rooms an instant update by installing high-qualify fixtures. Also, replacing the hardware on cabinets may seem like a little task, but it can offer big rewards.

- <strong>Give your bathroom the spa treatment</strong> - there are many indulgent options for your bathroom, including extra-deep soaking tubs, whirlpool jets, even chromatherapy (color therapy), but if you prefer a quick shower to a long, how bath, you might consider installing a rain shower head. And don't overlook the little extras, like a warming towel rack and fragrant candles.

- <strong>Touchable textures </strong>- make your home an oasis of comfort by placing plush pillows in the living room, using crisp linen sheets for the beds and soft, thick towels in the bathrooms.

(information courtesy of <em>Today's Living</em>)