We’re all familiar with the proverbial saying that a person’s home is their castle, but these five properties take the idea a bit more literally: from courtyards to wrought-iron gates, custom stained glass and expansive square footage, these elevated estates evoke Old World romanticism wrapped in updated, modern luxury. 86 Prospect Ave, Highland Park, $6,500,000 […]
Architecture, at its best, combines art and technology. At NextHaus Alliance®, the homes we design and build marry beauty, energy efficiency and comfort to give our clients high design and high performance with low carbon and low stress. Crafted to be sustainable, resilient and healthy, a NextHaus home is graceful, elegant, designed for you and […]
A modest 1950s-era Kentfield ranch—not far from the waterfront and abutting a lush, protected estuary—seemed like a great investment for a young couple looking to start a life in Marin. They planned to upgrade to a larger abode a few years later. But they quickly found themselves smitten with their charming block, where neighbors talk […]
Triathletes are fanatical by nature. To swim, bike and then run for miles requires dedication and, of course, an amazing gym where one can train when the weather isn’t cooperative for cycling or running outside. Jim Westover, a partner and principal at the San Francisco-based firm William Duff Architects, recently finished a home gym for a […]
You can select your preferred activity level with these eye-catching furniture pieces fit for weekend (design) warriors: sit, swing or lounge. Trampoline Armchair by Patricia Urquiola for Cassina This piece by the legendary Spanish designer is definitely not your average patio chair. It’s the latest in Cassina’s outdoor furniture collection characterized by playful designs. The […]
On a tucked-away street in Malibu that’s known only among locals, there’s a Mediterranean villa-style home that was built in the seventies. Its name appears on the front gate and in a mosaic on the front steps: “Villa di Vita Bella.” “That means beautiful life in Italian,” says owner Susan B. Noyes, the founder of […]
When a couple walked into a stucco-clad Kenilworth house, built in 1893 as a dormitory for a private school, they quickly realized they’d found the perfect home for their family, which included two young children and a third on the way. The front foyer was bathed in natural daylight, which streamed in from the third-floor […]
When a couple walked into a stucco-clad Kenilworth house, built in 1893 as a dormitory for a private school, they quickly realized they’d found the perfect home for their family, which included two young children and a third on the way. The front foyer was bathed in natural daylight, which streamed in from the third-floor […]
These Chicago-area properties on the market now all feature one element that evokes immediate thoughts of vacation: the pool. After a year at home, the residential pool industry is experiencing historic growth. From sprawling in-ground designs to efficient lap pools to a private indoor recreation center, these homes let you enjoy the sparkling waters of […]
Hibernating and relaxing were definitely not on the pandemic agenda of Jo Annah Kornak, SVP/Executive Creative Director of the renowned furnishings brand Holly Hunt. Kornak took over the company’s creative leadership in 2016, when founder Holly Hunt moved from CEO to chairman of the company, which offers every manner of decor in its showrooms around […]
