Christine HYPERLINK Just as France has distinguished itself historically as an international trendsetter and tastemaker for art and fashion, so too has it been an innovator in architecture and design. These four homes showcase this — and they also demonstrate why the luxury real estate in France’s different regions all have their own distinct reputations for elegance and excellence. The Prominence of Paris Johannes HYPERLINK From the regal legacy of the Ancien Régime to the ever-recognizable façades of Haussmann’s…
Water comprises the majority of our planet—without it, survival is literally not possible. So it’s entirely understandable that for several million years, humans have been drawn to oceans, lakes, ponds, and rivers. It’s a pull so formidable that our quest doesn’t confine itself to earth, as we seek evidence of water’s presence on other planets to gauge their capacity to sustain life. Beyond its fundamental role in our continued existence, water also acts as a muse. Whether it’s painters striving…
From a luxurious estate in Dublin, Ireland to a waterfront tour-de-force in West Vancouver, Canada, here are five featured notable properties for sale over US$10 Million. Dublin, Ireland Lisney Sotheby’s International Realty Kenah Hill offers a refined and luxurious living experience amidst stunning architecture, meticulously landscaped gardens, and captivating vistas. With a bay window bathing the sitting room in natural light, the drawing room provides breathtaking views of the swimming pool, tennis court, and surrounding landscape. The dining room frames tranquil garden vistas…
Dopamine increases your happiness, alertness, concentration, and motivation. The best part? With the right stimulus, your brain manufactures it for you. That’s why dopamine decor has become such a popular and powerful aesthetic when furnishing the home. Following the trend of “dopamine dressing” in fashion—where colors and textures can help activate the “feel-good neurotransmitter” in the brain—dopamine decor approaches interior design with a similar intention of galvanizing the mind’s intrinsic reward centers, and generating continuous feedbacks loops of joy, interest, comfort…
Today’s luxury buyers are looking to stand out with homes that are meaningful and expressive of their individuality. Thoughtful clients don’t crave mere ostentation for its own sake, but rather seek out unique properties that are reflective of their priorities, values and style. One-of-a-kind homes make a statement by showcasing features like ultra-futuristic tech, sustainability, and cutting-edge design, like these four residences of singular sophistication. A Refuge Within a Retreat Côte d’Azur Sotheby’s International Realty The primary suite is often the…
The world’s most illustrious new properties provide a prophetic and tantalizing peek into the future. Luminaries in the fields of architecture, interior decor, and industrial design integrate bold new technological features and innovations long before they’ve become commercially viable for the mass market. So what will tomorrow’s luxury homes look like, according to today’s most prestigious residences? All signs point to a surging appreciation for sustainability. This is not simply because it’s the responsible path and because lower resource consumption…
