Tag Archives: Charlottesville Estates

Our monthly series asks: What decor best suits each zodiac sign? For Sagittarius, an expansive, light-filled space is ideal, writes Jill Krasny London, England | United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty Home decor inspiration can come from anywhere, including an unexpected place: astrology. But whereas moody Scorpios prefer a home that feels like a private retreat, outgoing Sagittarians may crave […]

This 1928 villa—the current home of acclaimed singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson—is suffused with timeless Mediterranean accents, the contemporary stylings of celebrity designer Francesca Grace, dramatic views, and a feeling of warmth and comfort In her 2009 song “Are We There Yet,” acclaimed singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson muses about the idea of home and trying to find it, […]

Whether you want spaces to soothe or stimulate, choosing a property that matches your mood could be the solution, writes Riya Patel Albion, California | Mendo Sotheby’s International Realty With a major exhibition opening at the Guggenheim in New York this fall on orphism—the early-20th-century art movement featuring vibrant hues in dynamic compositions—bold, bright colors are at […]

The design of what’s underfoot has gotten bold, colorful and creative, writes Helen Parton Kangan Arora’s Harlequin rug plays with optical illusion. Credit: Floor Story “I was inspired by what was outside: the grasses, the clouds, the color of the skies,” begins photographer Douglas Friedman, describing the view from his desert retreat in Marfa, Texas, […]

Our new monthly series asks: What decor best suits each zodiac sign? For Scorpios, a private and cozy retreat is needed, writes Jill Krasny Austin, Texas | Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty Anyone who has embarked on designing a home knows how much there is to decide on. From furniture to fixtures, the selections can get overwhelming. While […]

The glamorous, decadent aesthetic of the 1920s and 1930s is enjoying a welcome revival, writes Claudia Baillie London, England | United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty There aren’t many artists who encapsulate the essence of art deco as magnificently as Tamara de Lempicka—and this fall, the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco are presenting her first major US […]

Esteemed architect Adam Kushner transformed an early-19th-century Greenwich Village townhouse into a unique modern residence that pays tribute to its landmark location. Indoors and out, sunlight, Hudson Valley wood, thriving greenery, and the fresh air surrounding a multistory climbing wall are integral to its serene contemporary milieu. Centuries ago, a two-mile creek known as Minetta […]

The Italian region has enduring appeal for its rolling countryside, celebrated vineyards and artistic heritage, writes Mandi Keighran Gaiole in Chianti, Italy | Italy Sotheby’s International Realty Tuscany epitomises living la dolce vita—an Italian expression that evokes enjoyment of life’s pleasures: good food and wine, long summer days, and a culture rich in design and art. “The region offers […]

Embrace surrealism’s dreamlike aesthetic in your home with unconventional mixes of color, proportion and inspiration, says Jessica Klingelfuss  Palisades, New York | Ellis Sotheby’s International Realty “Surrealism is based on the belief in the omnipotence of dreams, in the undirected play of thought,” declared French writer and poet André Breton in the “Surrealist Manifesto,” first issued in […]