It can be difficult to escape technology in our fast-paced, modern lives. Perhaps thats why so many luxury homeowners appreciate a residence that turns back the clock with a distinctly Old World feel. If you want a home that exudes the inimitable craftsmanship of...
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4 Kitchen Features for a Streamlined Cooking Experience
Its easy to get caught up in the latest interior design trends, especially when it comes to creating your dream kitchen. Color schemes and countertops are often the first things discussed, but its equally important to make it functional. After all, first and foremost,...
4 Great Home Features for Night Owls
Here are some of the best home features to support your late-night lifestyle without disturbing the rest of the family.Smart LightsSmart lights that are equipped with motion sensors will illuminate your way as you pass through the house without having to worry about...
How to Invoke Hamptons-Style Interiors in Your Home
Here are a few ways to bring the Hamptons style into your home no matter where you live.Light and AiryCrisp white walls and furnishings that are accented with various shades of blue make for the perfect seaside color scheme.Mix and MatchTry juxtaposing reclaimed items...
4 Features That Boating Enthusiasts Look for in Real Estate
Whether you enjoy sailing, deep-sea fishing or simply anchoring at a nearby beach with family and friends, theres much to love about spending time on your boat. Of course, it helps when your house caters to this lifestyle, which is why boating enthusiasts often look...
4 Home Features That Encourage Quality Family Time
The home is a place where families create their most special memories. From holiday gatherings to lazy Sunday mornings, its where you spend time with the people who matter most. Of course, the way a home is designed plays a role in bringing everyone together....
4 Things to Know Before Putting Your Home on the Spring Market
As winter comes to an end, many homeowners are getting ready to put their property on the market and, it probably goes without saying, but this years spring market will be a little different from years past. Here are a few things to keep in mind when deciding if now...
5 Ways to Create a Private Outdoor Living Area
Here are a few creative ways to keep your outdoor area private.Vertical GardenTo feel totally immersed in nature, a vertical garden, also known as a living wall, is the perfect solution.PergolaOften used to create shade, a pergola is also a particularly effective way...
A Guide to Designing an Urban Wine Cellar
Its easier than ever to design a modern wine room in your city home. Here are a few things to know about this state-of-the-art feature.With todays climate-controlled technology, its possible to create the perfect environment for your collection anywhere in the...
Why the Pied-a-Terre Market Could Soon Takeoff
Its no secret that luxury real estate is booming in the suburbs. Many families have chosen to relocate from the city in search of more space, but not everyone is ready to cut their ties to the city just yet.Pied-a-terres, or smaller living units, may soon be...
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How to Give Your Home Old World Appeal
It can be difficult to escape technology in our fast-paced, modern lives. Perhaps thats why so many luxury homeowners appreciate a residence that turns back the clock with a distinctly Old World feel. If you want a home that exudes the inimitable craftsmanship of...
4 Kitchen Features for a Streamlined Cooking Experience
Its easy to get caught up in the latest interior design trends, especially when it comes to creating your dream kitchen. Color schemes and countertops are often the first things discussed, but its equally important to make it functional. After all, first and foremost,...
4 Great Home Features for Night Owls
Here are some of the best home features to support your late-night lifestyle without disturbing the rest of the family.Smart LightsSmart lights that are equipped with motion sensors will illuminate your way as you pass through the house without having to worry about...
How to Invoke Hamptons-Style Interiors in Your Home
Here are a few ways to bring the Hamptons style into your home no matter where you live.Light and AiryCrisp white walls and furnishings that are accented with various shades of blue make for the perfect seaside color scheme.Mix and MatchTry juxtaposing reclaimed items...
4 Features That Boating Enthusiasts Look for in Real Estate
Whether you enjoy sailing, deep-sea fishing or simply anchoring at a nearby beach with family and friends, theres much to love about spending time on your boat. Of course, it helps when your house caters to this lifestyle, which is why boating enthusiasts often look...
4 Home Features That Encourage Quality Family Time
The home is a place where families create their most special memories. From holiday gatherings to lazy Sunday mornings, its where you spend time with the people who matter most. Of course, the way a home is designed plays a role in bringing everyone together....
4 Things to Know Before Putting Your Home on the Spring Market
As winter comes to an end, many homeowners are getting ready to put their property on the market and, it probably goes without saying, but this years spring market will be a little different from years past. Here are a few things to keep in mind when deciding if now...
5 Ways to Create a Private Outdoor Living Area
Here are a few creative ways to keep your outdoor area private.Vertical GardenTo feel totally immersed in nature, a vertical garden, also known as a living wall, is the perfect solution.PergolaOften used to create shade, a pergola is also a particularly effective way...
A Guide to Designing an Urban Wine Cellar
Its easier than ever to design a modern wine room in your city home. Here are a few things to know about this state-of-the-art feature.With todays climate-controlled technology, its possible to create the perfect environment for your collection anywhere in the...
Why the Pied-a-Terre Market Could Soon Takeoff
Its no secret that luxury real estate is booming in the suburbs. Many families have chosen to relocate from the city in search of more space, but not everyone is ready to cut their ties to the city just yet.Pied-a-terres, or smaller living units, may soon be...