The Evolution Of Luxury Home Staging

A high-end property is almost ready to be put on the market. But before buyers ever set their eyes on it, sellers and their real estate representatives consult with luxury interior designers and decor rental companies to re-envision the home, and set the scene in a way that will capture the interests and imaginations of those who […]

Private Paradises: 4 Remote Luxury Homes

Privacy is the greatest luxury. And with a luxury home located in the right locale, getting away from the fuss and frustrations of daily life by finding refuge in a remote destination is a dream turned reality. Remote luxury homes aren’t just desirable because they afford an increasingly priceless sense of peace; the spaces and places they occupy […]

Explore 6 Luxurious Summer Rentals

From an island escape in French Polynesia to a remarkable equestrian estate in Florida, these six properties prove that a retreating to a summer rental can be as luxurious and stylish as staying home. Nukutepipi in French Polynesia US$965,209 Weekly | French Polynesia Sotheby’s International Realty Nukutepipi accommodates up to 52 guests within its 13 luxurious beach […]

4 Homes Perfect For Wine Tastings

Those who presume that wine is just another beverage are missing the point, and missing the potential—for as any connoisseur knows, it’s so much more. Wine can be a collector’s item and an investment; it can be an invitation to a celebration, or the centerpiece at a chic soirée. Of course, it can also be […]

Vitamin Sea: 3 Homes With Delightful Coastal Design

With easy, breezy interiors and plentiful outdoor spaces, these getaways use color and texture to create a relaxed and relaxing coastal aesthetic while honoring the surf, sand, and sky of their seaside locales. Galveston Gem Linda Spirtos | Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty On the banks of a picturesque pond, this 2,558-square-foot home is a peaceful getaway boasting three […]

What’s Old Is New Again: 3 Cleverly Converted Properties

From a onetime barn in the countryside of the Hamptons to a former spice warehouse on the banks of the Hudson, these three properties have been carefully, stylishly transformed, applying architectural and aesthetic modernity with a respectful eye toward history. Classic Charm in Sagaponack Kathy Konzet | Sotheby’s International Realty – East Hampton Brokerage Less than a mile […]

Take A Deep Dive Into These Four Waterfront Homes

On the shores of ocean, river, or pond, a waterfront getaway is a buoy for modern-day living amid postcard-worthy surroundings and the soothing sounds of water. Oceanfront Oasis Sandy Stahl | Sotheby’s International Realty – Montecito – East Valley Road Brokerage Atop a dramatic bluff overlooking the Pacific, this unparalleled estate affords enviable serenity and seclusion. The 4.3-acre property—comprising two […]

Feasting Alfresco: 4 Stylish Homes With Outdoor Dining Areas

The assertion that “everything tastes better outdoors” certainly holds true at these four distinctive homes with alfresco dining spaces. Every meal is accompanied by views of verdant grounds, grandfather trees, colorful flora, and other idyllic sights. Sophisticated Montecito Estate Barbara Koutnik | Sotheby’s International Realty – Montecito – Coast Village Road Brokerage This chic 2,643-square-foot residence in desirable Montecito […]

Timeless Design Trends To Elevate Your Home

How many times have you perused high-end design tips in a glossy lifestyle magazine or an esteemed architecture editorial, only to notice that those trends are passé in a matter of months? Some styles have mere moments to shine before fading to obscurity; while other trends demonstrate a recursive pattern, returning cyclically across the years or decades. But there […]

The Great Outdoors: 4 Homes Ideal For Indoor-Outdoor Living

In legendary locales from Easthampton to Southern California, these estates were designed to take advantage of summer’s long, lovely days and nights, effortlessly blending indoor comforts and conveniences with easy access to enchanting outdoor spaces. Pacific Palisades Paradise Neyshia Go | Sotheby’s International Realty – Pacific Palisades Brokerage This six-bedroom contemporary home in Pacific Palisades has a unique multilevel floor […]