Living on a lake, river or ocean represents a dream for many. Simply being able to wake up to breathtaking scenes of water or the smell of fresh air each day has a certain cachet, not to mention it’s good for our souls and state of well-being.Whether you’re looking for a vacation retreat or a place

Jennifer Wundrow Interior Design helps a young family shift gears to find their forever homePhotos by Brad Knipstein, styling by Anika Murthy.“We believe that each space is a reflection of the people who inhabit them and are honored to be invited into clients’ homes and trusted with the job of creat

Living in an Italian villa in the rolling hills of Tuscany is a fantasy for many, but not everyone can make the move across the Atlantic. If you’re looking to swap the mundane for la dolce vita without ever having to leave American shores, the Coldwell Banker Global Luxury® program has a collection

Facing Central Park at tree level in the ultra-desirable 101 Central Park West, this classic-8 residence has been renovated with superb attention to detail. Updated with central air conditioning and a floor plan enhanced for spacious living and entertaining, the apartment is filled with wonderful na

Unobstructed ocean view frontage is always a sought-after commodity in California real estate, and this newly listed Laguna Niguel estate from Orange County leading agent, Tim Smith of Coldwell Banker Realty, has it in abundance: 13.29 sun-kissed acres to be exact.Forged into a mountain, the artisti

A French-inspired chateau designed by award-winning architect Richard Drummond Davis, this impressive Calabasas estate promises luxury and privacy in equal measures, according to Rachella Moghadam of Coldwell Banker Realty in Calabasas, who has listed the property for sale at $28,750,000.Set on more

At a far-reaching 8,451 square feet, this West End palace packs a wallop! The property, located at 535 West End Avenue Apartment 12 on the Upper West Side, is absolutely massive, comprising seven bedrooms and seven-and-a-half bathrooms, and exudes sophistication and elegance from every nook and cran

This expansive estate is the very essence of luxurious island living. A resort within a resort, the property of over 1.2 acres combines sensational custom design and lavish amenities surrounded by the exceptional pleasures of the ultra-luxe Hualalai Resort. Set behind gates, with dramatic coastline

This expansive estate is the very essence of luxurious island living. A resort within a resort, the property of over 1.2 acres combines sensational custom design and lavish amenities surrounded by the exceptional pleasures of the ultra-luxe Hualalai Resort. Set behind gates, with dramatic coastline

In its literal translation, the French expression pied-à-terre means “a foot on the ground.” When it comes to New York real estate, a pied-à-terre often refers to an apartment designated for occasional use, serving as a temporary abode for business activities or more leisurely affairs, such as atten

For a San Francisco interior designer, home is also an artful showcaseThe living room is appointed with pieces of varying provenance, including a Jean Claude Mahey coffee table, Piero Lissoni sofa, Olaf von Bohr floor lamp, Otis Jones circular painting and Stephen Somple oval-shaped brass wall sculp

For a California client’s pied-à-terre, Martin Kobus takes ManhattanAn accent wall in the foyer features a vibrant floral motif— Élitis’ Nouvel Eden, from the De Sousa Hughes showroom. Photos by Douglas Friedman.When Martin Kobus was installing his Marin-based firm’s first New York project in the la

An Italianate estate of palatial proportions, flawless details and sumptuous amenities, The Bonavento combines formal elegance with luxurious comfort. Exceedingly private and meticulously landscaped, the residence encircles a beautiful swimming pool and patio for seamless indoor-outdoor living and e

Studio Life/Style reinvigorates a Spanish Revival home in Santa MonicaThe formal living room has been turned into a moody lounge space, courtesy of Portola’s Roman Clay in Anchor. Chairs from Avenue Road, which back up to a vintage credenza from the ’70s, cluster around a coffee table from Stahl + B

Alexis Humiston grabs the opportunity to create a family-inclusive and child-friendly workplace for the San Francisco offices of Bobbie, a revolutionary baby formula companyPhotos by Christopher StarkThe work of interior designer Alexis Humiston of ABH Interiors captivated many when she unveiled her

A west coast feel on the Upper West Side! This massive home in Lincoln Square was designed by Los Angeles-based designers Patrick Dragonette and Charles Tucker, and comprises more than 3,000 square feet of living space. Set in one of the neighborhood’s most recognizable buildings, One West End,  a s

Summer is officially here – and that means abundant sunshine, new adventures and sweet escapes for many of you.For this month’s Curated newsletter, I wanted to call your attention to a few of our most inspiring escapes that have “summer” written all over them. There’s an artful (and art-filled) $60

Leave it to the United Arab Emirates to come up with a hotel class distinction that is even more luxurious than five-star. Known as “five-star-plus” hotels, the distinction was created for Abu Dhabi’s Emirates Palace.Photo courtesy of Emirates Palace/ Mandarin Oriental Hotel GroupAs the Department o

As far as dream summer rentals go, this Balboa Peninsula Point estate in Newport Beach offers the ultimate vacation fantasy that transports you right from the shores of Southern California to the peaceful beauty of the Mediterranean.Impeccable in scale and design, the Mediterranean-style manse is a

For a repeat client, Caitlin Jones Ghajar conceived a fab fourth homeA custom teal sectional anchors the living room, which also includes an Andrew Mills painting, a Baker cocktail table and a vintage Beni Ourain rug. Photos by Vivian Johnson. Familiarity breeds comfort, indeed, for interior designe