• Iconic Big Sur House Inspired by Himalayan Temple Soars to Market for $25,000,000

    Iconic Big Sur House Inspired by Himalayan Temple Soars to Market for $25,000,000,Alyson Pitarre

    “In the mid 1960s, Richard Clements, a contractor from San Fransisco, set out to build a one-of-a-kind resort,” writes Katherine McLaughlin for Architectural Digest. “The location: 9.5 acres atop a stunning bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The inspiration: Paro Taktsang Monastery in Bhutan, perh

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  • “Orange Collection” of Bespoke Astin Martins to Hit the Auction Block at Bonhams

    “Orange Collection” of Bespoke Astin Martins to Hit the Auction Block at Bonhams,Alyson Pitarre

    Orange is a sacred color. A color of transformation. It’s said to stimulate energy and passion, and bring good luck. It’s Exciting. Distinctive. Certainly bold.And for as many as eight rare auto buyers, it will undoubtedly symbolize good fortune, fun, and flair.That’s how many bespoke Aston Martins

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  • Not Your Typical Beach House

    Not Your Typical Beach House,Lindsey Shook

    Hawk & Co works with Brandon Architects to defy traditional beach living when designing this modern marvel in Laguna BeachThe entry features large format stone walls, minimal black iron balustrade and artwork by Ben Hecht. Photos by Manolo Langis.“With a personal commitment to honor the natural envi

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  • Everything in Place All at Once

    Everything in Place All at Once,Lindsey Shook

    “My design philosophy has evolved greatly since becoming a mom and learning how much kids impact a kitchen’s design dynamic,” says FORM Kitchens’ senior designer Stacie Garner about her approach when designing the global brand’s made-to-order kitchens. “I am constantly focusing on designing kitchens

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  • Landmark Cohasset Waterfront Estate

    Landmark Cohasset Waterfront Estate,Alyson Pitarre

    Exceptional water views, memorable sunsets and direct water access – all of these qualities are in ample supply in this iconic property in Cohasset, Massachusetts. Sited on nearly two acres of majestic coastline where the Atlantic Ocean meets Little Harbor, the estate captivates with classic 1920s N

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  • These Three Florida Waterfront Properties Are a Boater’s Paradise

    These Three Florida Waterfront Properties Are a Boater’s Paradise,Alyson Pitarre

    “Ships are the nearest things to dreams that hands have ever made, for somewhere deep in their oaken hearts, the soul of a song is laid.” – Robert N. RoseEvery boater or yachtsman has felt the soul of a song while sailing across the open sea. The water is a magnet to live life at its most vital and

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  • The Showstopper

    The Showstopper,Lindsey Shook

    When tasked with renovating a 7,000-square-foot historic Tudor house, designer Monica Fried knew the kitchen would play a pivotal role in how the clients felt about their new home. “We wanted to make sure that the new kitchen fit the character and charm of the home while still being modern, chic and

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  • Desert Sun

    Desert Sun,Abigail Stone

    This home’s imposing, modern exterior belies the welcoming spaces within. “We wanted the desert to be accessible but we weren’t designing a typical desert home,” says interior designer Alex Woogmaster, who treated the views, framed in floor-to-ceiling sliders, like art. The home’s palette underlines

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  • Brand New Architectural Estate with Sparkling City Lights Panorama

    Brand New Architectural Estate with Sparkling City Lights Panorama,Alyson Pitarre

    Among Southern California’s most sought-after addresses, the Bird Streets in the Doheny Estates of Hollywood Hills are consistently desirable and rarely available. Now there’s a new and impressive offering by Philip Boroda of Coldwell Banker Realty in Sherman Oaks: a turnkey architectural showcase w

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  • These Timeless Classic Estates Are the Perfect Antidote to Contemporary

    These Timeless Classic Estates Are the Perfect Antidote to Contemporary,Alyson Pitarre

    Contemporary design will always have its rabid fans and followers. The clean, crisp lines and minimal ornamentation. The neutral shades and natural materials. The casual-yet-open spaces that just feel good. Yet classic spaces will never go out of style. In fact, traditional architecture can feel dow

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  • Iconic Chicago Duplex Has Dramatic East Views, 1920s Details and Five-Star Perks

    Iconic Chicago Duplex Has Dramatic East Views, 1920s Details and Five-Star Perks,Alyson Pitarre

    This stunning, three-bedroom, two-floor duplex at Tribune Tower Residences commands majestic views of the city skyline, the Chicago River and even the Chicago Harbor Lighthouse. Gorgeously appointed, the one-of-a-kind home centers around a breathtaking living/dining great room with soaring 18-foot c

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  • The Metamorphosis

    The Metamorphosis,Lindsey Shook

    Studio MTN transforms an expansive spec home with warmth and attention to detail In the entry, studio mtn worked with Cox Londo for months with multiple rounds to complete the custom chandelier that is 18 ft long. Photos by Shade Degges.“The design process itself was a testament to the firm’s dedica

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  • The Next Vacation Horizons

    The Next Vacation Horizons,Alyson Pitarre

    Every traveler has his or her own tolerance for risk, so while some define adventure by sampling scorpions in Bangkok, others prefer plunging into frigid polar waters. Remote destinations like Greenland, Patagonia and Antarctica first come to mind, but serious adventures can also be found closer to

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  • Inside a $20 Million Cesar Molina-Designed Key Biscayne Waterfront Contemporary

    Inside a $20 Million Cesar Molina-Designed Key Biscayne Waterfront Contemporary,Alyson Pitarre

    Renowned architect Cesar Molina is known for “ultra-luxury single-family homes for accomplished individuals and their families who appreciate privacy, design, spacious floorplans, and spectacular views.” This Key Biscayne contemporary proves the point. Recently listed by Carmen D’Ambrosio of Coldwel

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  • Townhouses Are a NYC Rarity and These 4 May Be the Ultimate Finds 

    Townhouses Are a NYC Rarity and These 4 May Be the Ultimate Finds ,Alyson Pitarre

    “House” and “Manhattan” aren’t often found together in the same sentence, and there’s a reason for that — the Manhattan townhouse market is small, comprising only 4% of overall supply and 1.5% of overall deal volume, per data from real estate analytics firm UrbanDigs. But that doesn’t mean it’s impo

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  • Townhouses Are a NYC Rarity and These Four May Be the Ultimate Finds 

    Townhouses Are a NYC Rarity and These Four May Be the Ultimate Finds ,Alyson Pitarre

    “House” and “Manhattan” aren’t often found together in the same sentence, and there’s a reason for that — the Manhattan townhouse market is small, comprising only 4% of overall supply and 1.5% of overall deal volume, per data from real estate analytics firm UrbanDigs. But that doesn’t mean it’s impo

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  • Best in Class

    Best in Class,Abigail Stone

    Kirsten Blazek of A1000xBetter reimagines a worn bungalow in Eagle Rock as a welcoming contemporary home that plays well with its neighborsIn the family room, a reproduction of Mario Bellini’s Camaleonda Modular sofa, upholstered in cream bouclé, sits under Petite Friture’s Vertigo suspension pendan

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  • Brand-New Custom Villa Dazzles at Nearly $54 Million in Newport Coast’s Crystal Cove

    Brand-New Custom Villa Dazzles at Nearly $54 Million in Newport Coast’s Crystal Cove,Alyson Pitarre

    Perched atop the coastal hillsides at the south tip of Newport Beach, Newport Coast has long been a pocket of refuge for Orange County’s wealthiest residents hoping for a piece of paradise amid Mediterranean-like tranquility complete with breathtaking ocean vistas and cotton-candy sunsets.With this

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  • Redefining Restful

    Redefining Restful,Abigail Stone

    Studio Gutow creates a sanctuary for a surgeon and her family that proves calm doesn’t mean bland or boringIn the kitchen, a mix of walnut cabinetry, Venetian plaster finished walls, unlacquered brass fixtures, Fior de pesco marble countertops and a Mexican tumbled limestone floors exude warmth. for

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  • A-Frame of Mind

    A-Frame of Mind,Anh-Minh Le

    In Tahoe, Holly Hollenbeck brings an architectural and aesthetic fantasy to fruitionA custom built-in sectional—with a Baltic birch base and cushions covered in a charcoal Kvadrat/Raf Simons corduroy—anchors the living room, which also includes a Jøtul stove, a sculptural France & Son teak chair and

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