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 meditation room, take inspiration from five exceptional properties around the globe that have exemplary spaces for enjoying the present moment.

With their effortless floor plans, superior appliances, and refined surfaces, these kitchens blend functionality, comfort, and style.

As we enter a new year and make fresh resolutions to take care of ourselves, here are 6 ways to ensure that our mind and body remain our top priority while working from our home offices.

These five homes feature eye-catching fireplaces—from a commanding tower of stacked stone to a sleekly streamlined contemporary fixture—that contribute both warmth and style.

With specially chosen lighting, top-tier sound systems, and comfortable oversized seats, these home theaters make private viewing a pleasure.

Color can set the tone for an entire room, whether you want to ramp up the energy for lively dinner conversation, or create a zen-like sanctuary for relaxation.

Pantone, the world’s foremost authority on color trends, has released their predictions for the top shades for 2022. Their palette brings together comforting neutrals and delightful pops of bold colors in unexpected ways. Pantone’s report showcases a diverse collection of color to reflect a global desire for calm combined with a sense of optimism, joy, and adventure.

Imagine, if you will, the perfect winter home. What does it look like? Is it a classic colonial with a foot of snow on the roof and smoke spiraling from the chimney? Perhaps the interior is crisp and bright, with sunshine streaming through the windows, blankets to warm cold toes, and a hot drink steaming on the stove. With a few thoughtful touches, any home can feel welcoming and warm, despite the chill outside.

‘Tis the season for good cheer—and that requires a great beverage for saying ‘cheers!’ with friends and family. Everyone has their own holiday traditions that involve special food and drink recipes, including Global Real Estate Advisor for Sotheby’s International Realty, Donna Burns, who has a fondness for hot apple cider. Burns, who is a luxury specialist and has bought and sold real estate on the Alabama and Florida coasts for 20 years, shares how something as simple as a warm beverage has the power to bring people together.

From Manhattan to San Francisco, these exceptional estates feature classic claw-footed tubs that transform baths into peaceful personal spas perfect for retreating for one warm, luxurious moment.

The majestic Sandia Mountains—named for the vibrant watermelon-red hue cast on their rugged terrain by the glow of New Mexico’s dramatic sunsets—stand stalwart above the thriving metropolis of Albuquerque. Where the far northeastern heights of the city meet the base of those alpine slopes is the Tanoan Country Club community, a bastion of superlative amenities and services, for which it has been heralded as one of the finest private clubs in the state.

Whether eye-catchingly ornate or minimal and sculptural, a dramatic staircase is a glamorous centerpiece to any home, from a renovated Victorian in San Francisco to a one-of-a-kind penthouse in Manhattan.

According to a new generational trends report recently released by Mustel Group and Sotheby’s International Realty Canada, the Canadian real estate market is set to absorb an influx in demand as the next generation of homebuyers, Generation Z, is primed for first-time home ownership despite challenges with housing affordability.

From sprawling ranch in Aspen, Colorado to a luxury villa in Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah, these are this month’s four featured notable properties for sale over $21 million.

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.