Looking to manifest a little more joy at home? Just add a pop of color. While a neutral palette and soft hues continue to lead the way in contemporary design, maximalist desires are proving to be in demand once again, and that includes the use of bright and bold shades. Whether fully committing to transforming a room with an unexpected tone, or opting to incorporate accents for a little panache, the spaces in these five luxury homes provide plenty of inspiration for exploring the joy of color.

A timelessly designed palatial masterpiece, together with the best river and city views Perth has to offer, 8 Majestic Close is a truly iconic landholding in one of Western Australia’s most tightly held enclaves.

Whether hosting a quiet, casual weeknight meal or a formal fête for a crowd, the dining room is an essential space in the inviting modern home. From Central Park West to Santa Barbara, these dining rooms encourage everyone to gather at the table in style.

With designs reminiscent of vintage stoves in European homes, French ranges—from brands like La Cornue and Lacanche—the former designed in early-20th-century Paris by Albert Dupuy, the latter named after the small village in Burgundy—add a dose of timeless luxury to any kitchen.

Signifying prosperity, growth, and a connection to nature, green is having a design moment—take Behr’s 2022 color of the year, a minty green paint called Breezeway that’s inspired by seaglass, or Benjamin Moore’s sage-adjacent shade for 2022, October Mist. Of course there’s a whole palette of verdant hues to choose from, no matter the type of home or room that’s ready for an elevated refresh. Whether it’s time for a full revamp, or a mere spruce up, take note of these four exemplary luxury homes that have taken innovative approaches to integrating shades of green.

Situated among the heavenly Currituck Sound, no expense was spared in the architectural details including a hand cut stone fireplace towering to meet the vaulted 16’ ceilings in the pristine great room. The spiral oak staircase painstakingly constructed by a master craftsman over a 17-week period is awe inducing. Mahogany shelves beautify the 400 bottle wine cellar, complete with Whisper cooling system.

From a grand manor in Greenwich to a villa steeped in Hollywood history, these homes feature vaulted ceilings that create spaces filled with volume, light, and drama.

Whether in California’s wine country or on the rolling plains outside historic Santa Fe, these welcoming guesthouses allow visiting family and friends to unwind in seclusion and style.

From Manhattan to Pebble Beach, these distinctive foyers welcome visitors and introduce them to their homes’ unique character and style.

Built in 1865 this storybook Cabbagetown Grand Victorian is an exquisite example of the classic Bay & Gable house type so favored and adored by Torontonians since the mid-19th Century.

From the iconic Glanworth Gardens in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin to a Greek Revival Townhouse in New York’s Greenwich Village, these are this month’s four featured notable properties for sale over $16 million.

With temperatures cooling in the northern hemisphere, these incredible leisure spaces will inspire fun well into the winter months. It’s all fun and games when it comes to indoor entertainment—if there’s an incredible recreation space, that is. As we look to spend more time relaxing indoors with family and friends, having an inviting place to play is a worthy asset for endless leisure. Explore the five exceptional recreation spaces these luxury homes have to offer that set the bar for high-end game rooms.

From a US$39M sale in Florida to a SGD$19M sale in Singapore, discover five sales represented by Sotheby’s International Realty in September of 2021.

Few things are more enticing than a refreshing swim or float during the long, hot days of summer. These dazzling pools—in locations from Connecticut to California—encourage outdoor enjoyment and relaxation in sophisticated settings.

From an architectural masterpiece in Singapore to an idyllic retreat on the Gulf of Mexico, these are this month’s four featured notable properties for sale over $20 million.

In ancient mythology, Aurora, the goddess of dawn, would dance across the sky announcing the arrival of the sun each day. An address on Aurora Lane, then, feels fitting for this one-of-a-kind home, which with its southern orientation and walls of glass revels sunlight from morning till night.

A home is much more than a place to rest your head at night—it’s a personal sanctuary and the starting point for everyday living. With the hustle and bustle of modern life, it’s no wonder nature-inspired décor is appearing in luxury homes across the country. This approach to interiors mimics the hues, textures, and materials of the outdoors, and helps to recreate the feeling of peace often inspired by a walk in the woods or an afternoon by the sea. To add serenity to your home, incorporate the following six trends that make the most of bringing the outdoors indoors.

No matter how familiar and comfortable a home may be, there will always be opportunities to make the space even more unique. Spending additional time at home has inspired innovative solutions for working, entertaining, and relaxing—and these four luxury homes do an exceptional job of transforming common areas into creative spaces that make everyday living even more enjoyable.

In keeping with the motifs of its inspiration—the hôtels particuliers of France—this stately manor in Pacific Heights is gracefully positioned “entre cour et jardin”—that is, between a refined entry courtyard and a glorious backyard garden. Its undeniably classic architecture and influence notwithstanding, the residence is a perfectly modern milieu, at ease with contemporary fittings and furnishings as well as technological comforts and conveniences. Its generous scale, lofty ceilings, expansive wall space, and thoughtfully placed lighting create the ideal environs for art.

Water features have the ability to transform an ordinary property into something extraordinary—they become a locus for both drama and history. From idyllic ponds to antique fountains to entrancing infinity pools, an architectural water feature sets a striking scene, no matter if you’re in California or Paris. These four exceptional listings prove that a water statement is a powerful—and memorable—architectural move to make.