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Video Of The Week: An Architectural Masterpiece In Vancouver, Canada
Featuring curated videos from the most sought-after destinations the world over, discover this week’s Video of the Week. This residence was designed by award-winning Architect Nick Milkovich, whose vision was to create a private oasis for those who appreciate nature by integrating the natural landscape into the design. Located within steps of Sandy Cove Beach, the home is situated to maximize ocean views.
Putting The Japanese Art Of Wabi Sabi Into Practice
Is wabi sabi a philosophy or a design style? It’s notoriously difficult to delineate as a concept—so much so that in Wabi Sabi: The Japanese Art of Impermanence, author Andrew Juniper notes that “even the most ambitious Japanese scholars would give it a wide berth and uphold the Japanese tradition of talking about it in only the most poetic terms.”
Guiding Light: 5 Homes With Natural Light
These five bright and beautiful residences use plentiful windows or full walls of glass to maximize natural light and make the most of their singular settings, from Southern California to Central Park South.
Green With Envy: 5 Homes With Gloriously Green Spaces
Green is a soothing, refreshing hue that brings to mind lush meadows, leafy groves, and idyllic forests. It fills spaces with cheer, optimism, and a welcome reminder of the long, warmer days ahead.
Beautiful Brick: 4 Stately Brick Homes
Sturdy and stately, brick residences can trace their origins back to 3500 B.C., when the first fired brick allowed for the creation of permanent structures. Simultaneously durable and beautiful, brick homes have a special allure due to their environmental friendliness, energy efficiency, easy maintenance, and enduring style.
Workin’ It: 4 Fabulous And Functional Home Offices
For the busy professional, an office at home is often non-negotiable. With designs that are both efficient and elegant, these quiet, contemplative spaces may well increase productivity and inspire new ideas.
5 Keys To A Calming Meditation Space
In our busy world, finding time and making space to unwind and disconnect is increasingly vital. Carving out a dedicated spot at home for meditative practices is a great way to cultivate mental wellness, and incorporating certain elements can help establish the right energy and mood. To create your own calming space for meditation start with these tips and get started on enjoying the present.
Toronto's Safest Neighbourhoods
Frequently called one of the world’s most livable cities, Toronto ranks high on lists of the most desirable cities for many reasons.
Inside An Elegant Waterfront Mansion In Vaud, Switzerland
Ideally situated in a lakeside setting, this luxurious property offers a unique location near Geneva. Built in the 19th century, this sumptuous property was renovated between 2016 and 2017 using refined materials.
Dreams Do Come True: 4 Bedrooms With A View
Waking up on the wrong side of the bed is nearly impossible in these serene bedrooms, which enjoy mesmerizing views of city skylines, peaceful waters, mountains, sunsets, and clear blue skies.
Above And Beyond: 4 Fabulous Penthouses
Perched atop buildings in desirable cities on both U.S. coasts, these four enviable penthouses afford the highest level of privacy, views, style, and amenities.
Video Of The Week: An Elegant Loft In New York, New York
Featuring curated videos from the most sought-after destinations the world over, discover this week’s Video of the Week.
New And Notable Luxury Homes For Sale Over $10 Million | March 2023
From a legacy estate in Aspen, Colorado, to an oceanfront compound in Skiathos, Greece, these are this month’s five featured notable properties for sale over $10 million
Morning Glory: 4 Charming Breakfast Areas
Designed for effortless day-to-day dining, these delightful breakfast areas adjoin expertly outfitted kitchens and feature built-in banquettes, bright windows with enviable views, and distinctive styles that make them appealing morning, noon, and night.
Inside A Tudor-Style Home In Presidio Heights
In the early years of the 20th century, appealing tree-lined streets with grand Edwardian- and Tudor-style estates of San Francisco’s prestigious Presidio Heights enclave attracted an array of local notable families.
One With Nature | Exteriors That Blend Seamlessly With Their Surroundings
Visionary works of architecture are among the most compelling showcases of human ingenuity, but is there anything more perfectly designed than nature? Across oceans and continents, terrains and biomes, the planet’s diverse vitality provides a panoply of beautiful locations where people can dwell—and supplies boundless inspiration for the forms, functions, and materiality of what they build.
Here are eight of the earth’s most enchanting and memorable landscapes and eight majestic homes that make the most of them.
Top Shelf: Four Homes With Enviable Closets
From East Coast to West, these homes feature impressive closets that provide a proper place for carefully curated clothing collections, providing a proper place for practically everything.
Keeping It Reel: Enviable Home Theaters
With carefully chosen lighting, top-tier sound systems, and comfortable seating, these home theaters allow for the celebration of cinema in cozy seclusion.
5 Essential Tips for Downsizing
Maybe your children are grown, or you’ve decided to relocate from a sprawling suburban property to a chic downtown condo. Either way, moving into a smaller home that better suits your new lifestyle usually means bringing less with you. Here’s a stress-free way to downsize by working smarter, not harder.
Bring Hygge Home With These 6 Interior Design Tips
It’s no coincidence that the word hygge sounds a lot like “hug” when pronounced correctly—“hoo-gah”. The concept is Scandinavian in origin, though Denmark is the nation that elevated it to aspirational lifestyle status. Fittingly enough, hygge-centric designs often create spaces that feel like a warm embrace, fostering a sense of coziness and conviviality along with feelings of wholeness and well-being.