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"The Berkshire Hathaway brand is iconic and world-class, it has a network of companies that is rivaled by none. We are thrilled to be a part of this incredible network real estate alliance within the brand."

Brenda Wild, broker/owner of Remax Signature in Aspen, CO, proudly announces that they are now Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Signature Properties.

"Through the decades of my real estate career I have experienced various markets," Brenda says. "I have enjoyed being with independent companies and a few franchises. For the last ten years, I have owned a Remax franchise, but this past year it was time for a different direction. The opportunity presented itself to set us apart and bring our clients a level of notable representation; a powerful alliance with global leverage."

For more information, please contact Brenda Wild at 970-379-2299 or brenda.wild@bhhssignature.com

Brenda Wild is the exclusive agent representing the Aspen, Colorado real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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Arthur A. Cameron III, the grandson of Beverly Hills oil tycoon Arthur A. Cameron and Hollywood actress Kay Aldridge, listed Rancho Cariñoso for $109 million. Now listed, it is ranked one of the top 20 of the most expensive homes for sale in the world.

Rancho Cariñoso is situated on a beautiful 4.21-acre oceanfront lot in Santa Barbara County. It is the only property in the Padaro Lane bluffs area to have beach access. A 2,500-square-foot home currently sits on the lot, and multiple building sites are available. The possibilities for streamlined building are endless.

Arthur A. Cameron III grew up in multiple homes in both Palm Springs and the Santa Barbara area. “Both my grandfather and father had the keenest eye for remarkable pieces of one-of-a-kind, truly exceptional real estate all over the world," he said.  "But none with quite the special kind of idyllic magic that this property holds. It's truly a once-in-a-lifetime large piece of prime coastal land with unmatched offerings and capabilities on and off the serene Pacific Ocean. An unparalleled place to grow up and live within.”

Rancho Cariñoso is also perfect for equestrian enthusiasts as it is zoned to stable up to nine horses on its grounds. A private horse trail also leads directly to the beach where (unlike other beaches close by) horseback riding is allowed at all hours of the day.

Due to Rancho Cariñoso's proximity to the ocean, it is convenient for yacht owners as they can dock their yachts in front of the property. Residents can experience world-class lobster diving in front of the property as well.

Rancho Cariñoso truly has it all. This ocean oasis and equestrian dream has something for everyone.   "This is a rare, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity," listing agent Sean Matthews emphasizes. "To own a piece of California's iconic coastline and make it your own. This world-class legacy property is unlike any other beachfront estate on the market today."

For more information on this stunning property, please visit the website here.

All Photo Credits: Gavin Cater 

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What truly turns a house into a home?

Kim Hatley, Corcoran Reverie, Scenic 30A, FL

To me what turns a house into a home are the memories made there. The things that your children will remember long after they have gone on to lead their own lives. Memories of simple, fun times shared with family and friends will forever bring a smile to your face. Whether it’s the height chart in pencil on the wall or the fun times together just being a family, those memories will make that house ‘your’ home for many years to come.

Carlo Habet, Belize

Creating a home means making a space that is true to yourself and expresses how you choose to live your life. A home is where one feels safe and accepted. There are no masks to wear or expectations that need to be upheld once you walk in through your doors. A home tells the story of those who inhabit it, each moment documented through the deliberate placement of family heirlooms in visible places or an unforgettable moment kept in a picture frame in the center of the room. Home is a sense of belonging, a place that nourishes our soul, and provides ample opportunities to fully relax and be ourselves. Making a house into a home means curating an environment that makes you feel welcome, happy, and safe.

Paula Martins, Corcoran Reverie, Scenic 30A, FL

Our physical needs and cultural values dramatically shape the spaces where people spend their lives, by creating a reflection of what we consider most important. Designing a house that offers a welcoming environment to celebrate who you are, is what makes it a real home.

St. Croix

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Amy Land-de Wilde, St. Croix

Sunshine, warmth, laughter, memories, nature, the outdoors, gathering, celebrating…that feeling you get when you walk through the door and exhale. Just a few of the words I use to describe “home” when it comes to living in the Caribbean.

I love experiencing the transformation from a house to a home with my clients, whether in person or through their social media. Often I get to join them in their “home” for champagne by their pool, yoga in their courtyard, or dinner on their gallery overlooking the sea. I love walking into a house transformed into a home that I sold to buyers and seeing how they personalized it — whether rearranging the furniture (most homes are sold furnished), adding their favorite art pieces to their bare walls, and usually incorporating some local art, or fully renovating the space to fit their lifestyle, like a tricked out kitchen or additional outdoor living space.

Many of the homes we sell are to second-home owners who are looking to design a home they can escape to in the winter months. Each individual’s version of home is a little different, built around their ideal style of living. I am inspired by my island friends on social media who share their morning rituals of watching the sunrise with a cup of coffee, growing their own edible garden, dicing ingredients in their open kitchen, or inviting their friends over for yoga on their pool deckled by one of our amazing yoga teachers. I have called St. Croix home for so many years, 42 to be exact, and there is no other place I would rather be!

Bekah Manley, Corcoran Reverie, Scenic 30A, FL

A house gets turned into a home when you learn who you are and fill it with the things that make you, YOU. Those things can be physical (plants, art, instruments, books, etc), OR non-physical (love, peace, happiness, etc).

Kersten Bowman, Corcoran Reverie, Scenic 30A, FL 

Picture a single Mother raising children in a place that is messy, unkempt, and full of life. Envision a quiet, retired couple with photos of countless memories on the wall from decades past. Or, think back to when you were new to the workforce with a full spirit and the latest HGTV trends spread out from floor to ceiling. What truly turns a house into a home are the people in it and the stories they have to tell. A home is a personal point of view shared with the people and items that most bring comfort. It maintains no specific dollar amount or status. In the simplest of phrases, a home is where the heart is.

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Georgina Jacobson, Newport Beach, CA

Homeowners turn a house into a home by putting their personal touches on the house. Whether that be family photos on the wall, furniture that exhibits the homeowner's personality and style or hanging artwork throughout the house, these are all ways that make a home more personal to the homeowner and make it feel like home.

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I guess you could say “it took a Pandemic” but whatever the reason is, people are re-evaluating their lives and making life-changing decisions about how and where they want to live and where they want to work!

Our luxury market was impacted after the 2008 banking crisis and started to come back in 2018-2019.

Then the pandemic happened and we were on lockdown for about four months. When the lockdown was lifted last summer, it was amazing how many inquiries we received, especially from urban areas within an hour away from our primary market territory in Bergen County.

6.5 Acre Country Estate in Saddle River, NJ

The common requests were: 

* More Land and Larger Homes
—Clients were cooped up for too long in apartment living

* The Need for One or Two Home Offices
—People were enjoying the flexibility and ease of working from home

Timeless French Chateau in Saddle River, New Jersey 

6.5 Acre Country Estate, Saddle River, NJ

Prime Location – 2.76 Acre Setting, Saddle River

Timeless French Chateau, Saddle River

* Recreational Space: Especially Pools and Gym Space
—Clients were hesitant to join clubs and wanted more private space

Whereas years ago we couldn’t compete with accessibility to delivery options the way, Manhattan, for example, could, now pretty much anything needed in the burbs can be delivered right away, just like in the city. And the best part is that when you have to get to the city, whether for work or play, the burbs are built around cities so they are a stone’s throw away!

We just recently hopped in the car for a late lunch at The Odeon with family and were home in time to feed our two little Yorkies their scheduled dinner.

So, I think the burbs are the best of all worlds!

What do you think? 

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Luxury real estate developer recently closed on a 5.6-acre beachfront location on Providenciales’ world-famous Grace Bay Beach.

Beach Enclave Turks & Caicos, a premier luxury real estate developer and hospitality operator, has secured one of the few development opportunities remaining on the highly desirable Grace Bay Beach, with direct sunset views over the ocean. As a testament to the Beach Enclave brand and experience, the project is 100 percent pre-sold to repeat guests and owners of Beach Enclave Turks and Caicos, even prior to the acquisition of the land.

“We could not pass up the opportunity to acquire beachfront land on the most beautiful stretch of Grace Bay, the undisputed best beach in the world, particularly when it’s located immediately adjacent to our recently opened Beach Enclave Grace Bay,” said Vasco Borges, CEO and founder of Beach Enclave. “Early in the acquisition stage, we set up a focus group with owners and guests to understand the trends arising from the pandemic. A lot of what we have recently added – such as fully sustainable homes, rooftop spaces, an array of sports activities open exclusively to guests and owners, and office spaces – came from those conversations. To our delight, we sold all of the homes at this new site to owners and guests who participated in this focus group.”

The project will consist of a collection of beachfront estate homes with more than 6,000 square feet of living space under air conditioning and an additional 6,000 square feet of outdoor living space. The homes will feature a rooftop area for either an evening lounge or an expansive master bedroom, private office areas, and at least five bedrooms with beach and sunset views.

At its new location, Beach Enclave will offer unprecedented amenities for a boutique resort, including a collection of golf holes featuring a 100-yard range, two tennis courts, beach volleyball courts, a private gym with a Peloton cardio area, a yoga deck, and an evening lounge with a fire pit and family-friendly games such as corn hole, bocce court, and a horseshoe pit. The resort will also feature a green reserve and solar energy options.

For more information, please contact Beach Enclave at be@beachenclave.com.

ABOUT BEACH ENCLAVE

Beach Enclave redefines beachfront luxury living in the Turks & Caicos Islands through its three unique locations, all strategically positioned in private enclaves on the islands’ most beautiful beaches. Each beachfront location showcases breathtaking ocean views and enjoys the island’s gentle trade winds. Beach Enclave North Shore debuted in November 2016 with a combination of six beachfront and three ocean view villas. Beach Enclave Long Bay opened for rentals in November 2018 and offers an intimate collection of five beachfront villas. Beach Enclave Grace Bay broke ground in February 2018 and opened this winter with nine new villas. The resort is the first opening on the world’s #1 Grace Bay Beach in the past decade.

For additional information, visit BeachEnclave.com.

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Nestled in Hidden Hills is the beautiful Hidden Hills Manor and Vineyard. Home to Wish Vineyards, this estate has recently gone on the market and is available for all winery-hopefuls to finally make their dreams come true.

Perched atop a privately gated 1.5-acre knoll, an impressive motor court welcomes you to this distinctive 8 bedroom, 10 bathroom estate compound.

A grand 2-story foyer & main hall open to an array of dramatic public living areas warmed by numerous fireplaces and adorned with custom millwork & gleaming wood floors. The professional chef's kitchen boasts top-of-the-line appliances, a center island & a sunlit breakfast room. The adjacent great room adorned with rich wood paneling, custom fireplace, beamed ceiling detail & impressive entertainers bar is the heart of this home. Two en-suite guest bedrooms and a handsome library complete the main living floor. The upper level features an elegant primary suite plus 3 additional secondary en-suite bedrooms.

But the crown jewel of the property is, of course, the vineyard that comes with the land. Today, Haute Residence sat down with the current owner and seller of Wish Vineyards and the property to learn more about what goes into owning a vineyard and the lifestyle associated with it.

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HR: What would you say is the lifestyle associated with owning a vineyard?

Owner: Well, you soon learn the lifestyle is two-fold. First, there’s the idyllic setting, the joy of producing a great vintage, and the fun of sharing it with your friends and family, and then secondly you realize that you are becoming a farmer of sorts. You get in touch with the seasons and nature and the grapes and you develop a feel for your land. The end product is a result of your attention to the flora and fauna surrounding your home.

HR: If you sell the estate is the business side included such as the branding of the Wish vineyard, social media, trademark, etc.?

Owner: Yes, and it's up for discussion because first of all there are two things: the technical side of it is that Wish has the licenses and licenses have to be approved and there's paperwork that goes with that side of it. But more importantly, I think is the idea that the branding is personal to us, each person that owns a vineyard picks their own brand. If they fall in love with the Wish logo and trademark and social media that's great and I'd be happy to sell that along with it, but I would think that whoever buys the vineyard would want to establish their own brand. It’s more of a buyer’s choice. 

HR: How much and what kinds of wine are produced per year.

Owner: The vineyard has a capacity for about 300 cases a year. Sometimes we reduce something or depending on quality we’ll make a different call. We have Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot and we primarily do a Meritage blend. And each year we determine what type of wine will be made depending on what the grapes tell us.

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HR: Who does the vineyard harvesting and maintenance?

Owner: We have a contracted vineyard crew that maintains the vineyard and harvests the grapes.

HR: So the buyer could continue with the contract?

Owner: Yes, they’ve been there several years they know the run of the vineyard it’s not like whoever buys it is going to have to go out there and start trimming vines.

HR: Does it has an AVA (American Viticultural Area) compliant designation

Owner: yes we are actually members of the Malibu AVA and the Meritage society which allows us to use the Meritage marker on our bottle. And Meritage is a trademark that denotes a Bordeaux blend because we have Bordeaux grapes. 

HR: Are there any tax benefits?

Owner: Well yes, Wish Vineyards is an LLC so the expenses are deductible through the LLC you have to make sales to be able to offset expenses

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HR: Why do you think someone would want to own a vineyard

Owner: Other than the glamour *laughs*, well in addition to the lifestyle answer above, the wine community is an all-encompassing group of people. We've met winemakers on 6 different continents that share similar and some divergent stories to our own. A vineyard becomes a part of your family, like another child you watch it develop from year to year. As the vineyard has matured, we have also grown as grape growers and winemakers; our wines have taken on characteristics of our own makings and preferences. 

HR: What advice would you give for someone who will own it in the future?

Owner: To embrace the vineyard and have it become a part of who you are. You connect yourself to the vineyard, you feel what it needs, it helps drive decisions you make about your life, your travel, your growth, and knowledge. You expand your circles in ways related to wine, educating yourself about wine lifestyles around the world. I would advise new owners to jump in wholeheartedly and look at the vineyard as an old friend who will be there for the long run. 

For more information on the listing, click here.

For more information on Wish Vineyards, please visit their website here.

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From the world-renowned architects, Woods + Danagren comes a beautiful 3-story main house + detached single-story guest home perched high above the Pacific Ocean in the highly coveted Palisades Upper Riviera. This $26,000,000 property has a majestic 180-degree view of the coastline + city through the sliding walls of glass and framed openings that seamlessly connect indoor and outdoor spaces.

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The main floor introduces warm, organic materials to the experience with Duchateau oak flooring, custom wood casework, rift-oak paneling, and rough-hewn limestone to the living and dining areas where an abundant connection to nature can be felt.

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An open chef’s kitchen with expansive views is complete with the Miele appliances, Calacatta stone island, secondary kitchen, and open concept great room. Upstairs, beams of daylight diffuse through the transparent three-story staircase as kinetic art and lead to the primary landing suite.

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Skylights and glass envelope 3 ocean-view bedrooms and a primary suite with floors of radiant heat, fireplace, and pocketing Fleetwood doors that expose a serene outdoor deck and uniquely private views across lush treetops, blurring the line between indoors and out.

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The lower infinity pool + grand spa-level is complete with a rich leathered marble kitchen, reflecting pond, 2 ensuite bedrooms, gym, office, and theater. The glass sliders from each room provide access to an outdoor environment that is quietly luxurious, elegantly fluid, and ready for entertaining. This house is an evolution of Modernist Architecture designed with both purpose and intention to create a sublime experience of space and light.

This house is being presented by Tomer Fridman of Compass, Jeremiah Eden and Anton Smirnov of Sotheby’s International Realty, and Devin Klein.

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Christian Siriano

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Christian Siriano, winner of season four of Project Runway, has pivoted from fashion to interior design by launching his debut furniture collection.

The 35-year-old designer partnered with e-commerce market place, 1st Dibs to offer an eclectic and impressive debut furniture collection. According to a report from L'Officiel, Siriano's collection includes sculptural stools, coffee tables, settees and everything in between.

Siriano first burst onto the scene when he became the youngest champion of Project Runway in 2007. Since then, he has gone onto design looks for Michelle Obama, Lady Gaga, Amy Adams, Angelina Jolie and more. He nearly broke the internet along with Billy Porter after the actor debuted an exclusive Siriano-designed look to the 2019 Oscars.

Billy Porter at 2019 Oscars

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Multiple pieces from Siriano's debut furniture collection continue to be available on 1st Dibs. Whether it's a stool, chair or ottoman you're looking for, this impressive collection has something to offer for any need.

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Minimalist design does not mean boring or basic. It may appear simple, but that’s just an optical illusion architect, designer, and artist Luciana Fragali has been perfecting for decades. The Brazilian-born designer produces exceptionally luxe spaces as a result of her innovative way of thinking and the unique materials and techniques she utilizes. “A project is not about decorating, but about figuring out the DNA of a space,” she says.

For this 7,718-total-square-foot oceanfront residence at Surfside’s Fendi Chateau, Fragali was tasked with giving this 5 bedroom 7 bath home a relaxed feel while emulating elegance and grandeur. The clients, who she met when they popped into her Miami-based architecture and design firm Design Solutions, had purchased this residence as a second home but while they knew they wanted warm and cozy elements – had no idea how to achieve it. Fragali’s architectural background and experience made her the perfect choice. Plus, she shared the clients’ appreciation for a minimal aesthetic that encompasses a sense of timeless beauty. “Clients know I’m going to give them a home that’s a reflection of their needs, personality, and culture,” she says.

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Although the owners appreciated the high-rise building’s modern architecture by famed Florida-based firm Arquitectonica, they preferred a softer design for their own space. To set the tone from the outset, Fragali covered the walls in the foyer and great room—which contains the living and dining areas—with a mixture of fluted and non-fluted wooden panels. “It adds a softness, but it still has strength,” she says. The warm, tactile result counters the modern edge of the gleaming terrazzo marble flooring.

Inside, Fragali pays homage to the cerulean ocean and verdant landscape with a limited yet sophisticated natural palette of materials and colors. Leather, linen, glass, walnut, light, and shadow all take center stage here without visually competing. To add symmetry and simplicity to the unit, Fragali designed an elaborate system of invisible doors. The flawless systems seamlessly integrate into space so that they disappear when not in use. In the living room, she created a custom recessed wood ceiling in a sharp-edge architectural design that resembles delicate pieces of origami with integrated LED lighting as a way to make them seem higher.

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Throughout the home, furniture is sourced from all over the world and from trusted partners such as Baxter, Poltrona Frau, and Artefacto. Unique pieces from these stores were responsible for adding that much-needed charm for example the statement piece selected for the ocean-facing living room displayed Artefacto’s natural wood coffee table, perfectly accompanied by Poltrona Frau’s Archibald lounge chairs – offering the perfect combination of substance and form. For Fragali, the dining room is the heart of the home. Here, she chose an oversized white lacquered table paired with Artefacto’s white leather- Infinity chairs that seat guests in the center of it all. Imagine a stunning display blooming above you, enter two Sky Garden pendants making a powerful impression with their sheer size- standing beneath it, you will see the intricate design that gives this piece its name.

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The unit has a flow-thru plan from east to west, which allows the clients to enjoy both Atlantic Ocean views and western sunset views over the bay and Intracoastal Waterway. In the hallway leading to a masterfully designed family room, Fragali strategically placed a full-length mirror resting on wooden panels for depth accompanied by captivating artwork emitting tranquility and charisma. Emerging from this enchanting corridor you will be met with a modern yet earthy fashioned family room where earth tones take center stage. “Earth tones are inviting, relaxing, and lend well to a lot of different decor styles. The best part about earth tones in decor is you can switch up your decor easily without removing the bulk of your furniture.” Says Fragali. Earth tones are usually browns, beige’s, greens, and grays. When done right you can have a contemporary, modern, or bohemian room look well put together and be a relaxing environment. The trick is to keep almost everything neutral but to have just a few things that stand out. Here Fragali used the fierce crimson red offered by Lumen’s Twiggy floor lamp for that pop of color while also relying on textiles, fabrics, and accessories to tie in the room.

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When asked to design the ultimate tv wall unit Fragali turned to her trusted millworker Diego Fulia of Fulia Inc, after 15 years of partnership – he was able to anticipate her needs and fabricate exactly what Fragali envisioned. Using a mixture of textured wallpaper, fluted wood panels, and natural wood for shelves this vision came to life – add the accessories and what you ultimately have is a family room your guests won’t want to leave and two exceptionally delighted clients left to enjoy sunset views over the bay.

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Remodeling or building a house or a workspace is not an easy task. Hiring the right people to help you is the key to making your vision become a reality. It is a common misconception to use the terms interior designer and interior decorator interchangeably. There are major differences that make each qualified for specific functions. 

While designers create functional spaces within a building, decorators embellish the space with decorative pieces, such as furniture, rugs, and accessories. 

An Interior decorator garnishes spaces that already exist by helping their clients make decisions about best fitting style, color palettes, furniture, art, and accessories. If your space does not require structural changes such as adding new walls and electrical wiring, then an interior decorator is the best fit for you. They are the correct choice if your space simply needs visual updates. 

Unlike an interior decorator, an interior designer works with creating new interior spaces. A designer creates an appealing space and strategically studies how to create a functional and methodical environment to satisfy their clients’ needs. They use technology to carefully create virtual plans to work hand in hand with construction teams who carry out the design. If you want your space to be a reflection of your personality and style while also functioning in a way that corresponds to your lifestyle, then hiring a designer is the right fit for you. 

When it comes to hiring a designer or a decorator, one of the main concerns is the cost. Contrary to what most think, hiring a designer can help you understand exactly where your money is going, as well as help you work your space with items that best fit your budget. You will indeed have an additional cost of a designer's fee, but you will avoid spending money on a piece of furniture that looked amazing in the store but did not fit your living room, or painting your walls five times because you cannot find the right color palette. A designer or decorator will not only benefit you financially but also save you time by using their experience and expertise to anticipate obstacles that might come up along the way. 

Haute design has a wonderful network of interior designers who can help you make your space perfectly fitted for your lifestyle and your needs. You can find these top designers  at https://dev.hauteresidence.com/designer/

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What do you do when there’s not a client- I mean no one to specifically design for- when staging a home to be sold?  The answer, of course, is that you have to invent a story. I found this out when I was asked to stage this home for a prominent developer here in Miami, Florida.

There is a reason why today’s hottest architects and interior designers are referred to as starchitects and design celebs. Their designs are just spectacular. Enter 835 E Dilido Dr. Created by the renowned firm Design Solutions and award-winning interior designer Luciana Fragali, the home is an oasis of luxury in Miami’s Venetian Island neighborhood.

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This magnificent Venetian Islands estate has 99 feet of Biscayne Bay frontage, showcased by 12-foot-high retractable Vitrocsa windows that blur the line between inside and out. The sweeping, open-plan interior leads directly to deep terraces, a zero-edge pool with an integrated spa, a cabana kitchen, and an Ipe wood dock.

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Inside the beautiful form and exceptional function continues. Rich materials and bespoke details make the large, 7, 112 sq. ft. home feel handcrafted and intimate. The home’s concept—neutral and layered—was informed by Fragali’s Brazilian heritage.

“A lot of my inspirations come from Brazil,” she says, “which I think is the design capital of the world—I’m proud of my people.” But she adds that she’s over the rustic finishes that many associate with the country’s aesthetic. Fragali counts on Brazilian designers such as Jader Almeida as inspirations and this home was no exception. Generous spaces set the stage to showcase custom pieces by Jader Almeida, making this home truly unlike no other. Though with regard to this Venetian Island project, their influence is hard to discern except around the edges: Design/Solutions is doing something all its own.

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“I always advise clients to go neutral for big spaces, so they don’t get bored,” Fragali says. So when it came to designing this home, color was saved for accessories, which could be mixed and matched and rotated. Fragali knew that the concept needed an injection of warmth through texture, artwork, curtains, and accessories. These accessories are used to elevate the design and functionality of this modern yet comfortable living space.

Even within its limited palette, the family room carries mighty visual interest—and coziness. The TV hangs from a rich marble wall with a matte finish, above a custom floating shelve. The walnut wood backing for the marble slab features a simplistic design and exudes the warmth that was the designer’s goal. The beige sofa and black accent chairs are from Jader Almeida.

The living room is a variation on the theme, perhaps a shade more formal. Another Jader Almeida sofa appears, the orthogonal design of the elevated base of turned feet with continuous seat and the large feather pillows, attract for a pleasant experience in the living environment. The Basic sofa is an expression of the signature of contemporary design. Wooden Easy armchairs back up against the million-dollar water view, while six Jader Almeida pendants frame the dining room table creating an aesthetic that is both industrial and sophisticated.

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The large office features a privacy glass feature and private bath, with courtyard views. Upstairs, two guest rooms feature wide bay views, in addition to the secluded master suite which also offers two balconies, an Ornare closet, and a private gym.

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#1 Having no home office

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This one is pretty self-explanatory. In the wake of Coronavirus and everyone having to work from home, the necessity of a home office rose. Now, when designing a home, people should consider including a home office because you never know when a world-wide pandemic might hit again...

#2 Formal sitting rooms

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Nobody uses a formal sitting room. Even celebrities on their Architectural Digest house tours talk about the fact that they never use their formal sitting room. In fact, tennis star Serena Williams turned hers into an art gallery instead. So, leave the formal rooms that no one uses in the past, and maybe bring back the conversation pits from the 70s instead?

#3 Wall Tapestries

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Now, tapestries are typically hung by college students but that doesn't make them any less tacky. Do not hang a wall tapestry. Enough said.

#2 Shiplap/barn doors

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Joanna Gaines did a darn good job at bringing back shiplap and the farmhouse aesthetic, but it's finally time to leave that world behind. Gone are the days where a barn door was the answer to a design problem, let's keep houses looking like houses and farms like farms, yes?

#1 Open floor plans

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Open floor plans are another casualty of the pandemic. What at first seemed like a great idea became a living nightmare as we all had to eat, work, and live in the same space every day instead of in separate rooms. In tandem with #1, people are realizing that it's better to have dedicated spaces for each activity as it helps keep the days from becoming so monotonous.

What design trend do you think should be left in 2020?

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The video app, Tik Tok, swept the nation last year when everyone was on lockdown with nothing else to do. This app is an evolution of the Musical.ly app, that allowed users to create lipsync videos, and has now become Tik Tok, a 60-second video platform with endless creative possibilities. The app is reminiscent of the defunct app Vine which ended in early 2017 and was known for short videos that creators used mostly for comedy sketches. This app gave a lot of young influencers fame and most made their way to Youtube from the app. Now, Tik Tok has taken the Vine idea even further and created a space for all types of creators whether that be in comedy, horror, books, or even design. 

Design Tok is the name for the corner of Tik Tok all about interior design. Users can utilize hashtags such as #designtok, #interiordesign, #designers, to have their content featured on that part of the app. It is here that creators show all different sides of the design world. The creators range from someone with good taste simply showing off their house, to professional designers who share their tips and tricks with users. 

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In the design niche, there is much informative content. There are DIY tips, thrifting projects, advice on how to create a classier environment, guides on how to describe your personal design style, as well as information on what design trends they think need to end. These design tok-ers have built their own followings on the app as well as amassed influencer-type fame. 

Whether design is your passion or just a hobby, there’s a place on Design Tok for you. So next time you’re searching for inspiration, give Tik Tok a try, as it may give you new and unique ideas! 

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Interior design is a very niche need, typically used by the top percenters of the world. Designer Jessica Helgerson wants to use her interior design to help those without homes and thus created The One Percent Project that turns the term “one percent” on its head. 

The Jessica Helgerson Interior Design firm is based in Portland, Oregon, and is the company of principal designer, Jessica Helgerson. Her firm works with some of the richest and most beautiful homes in the Portland area, but she couldn’t help but notice the huge difference between those homes and the tents lining the streets outside. She decided she wanted to help give back, and give her clients the opportunity to do the same. 

“As arbiters of home,” reads The One Percent Project website, “It is our duty to fight for shelter for everyone.”

The One Percent Project launched in 2019, and partners with the Oregan Community Foundation (OCF) to donate funds to homeless-based non-profit organizations throughout the country. Not just limited to Oregon organizations, the Foundation makes sure to only donate to non-profits that are making a measurable impact in their community. They ask those who work in the home market, such as designers, and their clients to donate 1% of the cost of the housing project towards the foundation and providing homes for those without. 

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“We want to lead the way in terms of people who own businesses or run businesses to think about the adjacencies in terms of charitable giving,” says Kate Sullivan, Managing Director of JHID. “If every business rallied the power of their customer base to do this, imagine how much impact that 1% could have.”

The Jessica Helgerson Interior Design firm currently donates 1% of its net profits to The One Percent Project as well.

To learn more about the One Percent Project and what you can do to help, visit the website here. 

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No matter where you are in the world, you have been affected by the pandemic in some way. If you are in the United States or Canada, you have experienced lockdowns, quarantines, and social distancing. There was certainly nothing ‘normal’ about 2020, and many businesses collapsed due to the shutdown of businesses deemed non-essential. While many businesses floundered, The Adam Olsen Team thrived.

Those who adapt are the ones who survive, and that is exactly what this real estate brokerage did when the pandemic struck. Thanks to millennial power broker Adam Olsen steering the ship, the brokerage was able to avoid the peril that many others faced throughout the year. As 2021 moves forward, The Adam Olsen Team enjoys its best year yet thanks to previously cementing its foundation in the realm of social media.

By employing social media marketing to the advertising strategy of real estate listings, The Adam Olsen Team has been able to continue helping its clients sell homes throughout the pandemic. Not only was it able to reach thousands of people over the span of a seven day period, but it was also able to take advantage of technology that allowed for virtual meetings to be conducted.

Being able to view a home via high-quality virtual tours has been a game-changer for selling real estate. Never has this technology become more useful than during the pandemic. Since The Adam Olsen Team has been making extensive use of virtual meetings and social media marketing, it has become the go-to choice for an increasing number of real estate sellers.

Besides technological prowess, The Adam Olsen Team also has over 35 years of combined experience and knowledge, which can assist in answering any question a homeowner may have. With dozens, or potentially hundreds, of decisions needing to be made when selling a home, going the 'for sale by owner' route is simply too stressful. That has never been truer than it is today. That makes hiring a brokerage team like this one key in alleviating the stress of selling a home in 2021.

The Adam Olsen Team prioritizes the interests of its clients and ensures they are well represented throughout the entire process. This team makes sure every step needed is taken. Using technology options like e-signatures ensures there is minimal contact, which keeps everyone involved in a real estate transaction safe and at ease.

If you have a home you are looking to sell, you stand to benefit from having the entire Adam Olsen Team brokerage in your corner, helping you sell your home safely, quickly, and for a good price.

You can head over to the Adam Olsen Team's website to learn more, as well as follow this fast-rising real estate team Adam created on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.

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Discover the height of luxury in this stunning Boca Raton masterpiece boasting 100’ feet of prized water frontage and stunning views throughout. Sparing no detail and offering over 8,900 SF of luxurious living on two expansive levels, the custom-built Mediterranean inspired 6 BD/8.5BTH residence features a harmonious blend of contemporary and traditional details, with soaring coffered ceilings, rich hardwood floors, a coral stone fireplace, private theater, high-impact windows, soundproof walls, and ample storage space. A sensational indoor-outdoor living experience, nearly every graciously scaled room features walk-out view terraces and breathtaking vistas. Impeccably designed, meticulously maintained, and ideally located, this seaside oasis delivers a tropical experience par excellence.

Address: 1131 Spanish River Road, Boca Raton, FL 33432

Price: $6,499,000

For more information, please contact The Howland Group at 954-658-4712 or michelle.howland@compass.com

The Howland Group is the exclusive agent representing the Fort Lauderdale real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of their listings here.

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It's finally happened - the completion of Miami's hottest residential high-rise: The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Sunny Isles Beach. With its four penthouses already sold, and the other standalone condominium residences almost sold out, the 52-story residential tower boasts unprecedented luxury living along 250 feet of Sunny Isles' pristine beachfront. And that's just the beginning. The fantasy-living development also offers some of the most ultra-deluxe amenities and on-site luxuries that make living there simply extraordinary: the 212 luxury palatial residences; a private club level on the 33rd floor; beach restaurant; pool deck; full-service spa; fitness center and wellness center, to name only a few.

Ready to experience the real estate adventure of a lifetime? If so, read on, because it's quite the virtual ride to the top.

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With the project's completion, The Residences’ joint project developers, Fortune International Group and the Château Group, are simply delighted. And the architects, Bernardo Fort-Brescia of Arquitectonica and Michele Bönan, a native of Florence, are just as joyful. "This is a day of tremendous pride for our team of visionaries," said Edgardo Defortuna, President and CEO of Fortune International Group. "On a global scale, the significance of our tower's opening cannot be overstated. It has been one of the most talked-about projects worldwide. Homebuyers familiar with The Ritz-Carlton brand know the level of service that they can expect to receive when they live in a high-profile property, such as this one. Every conceivable convenience will be at their fingertips."

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Living at The Residences will take beachfront luxury living to an unprecedented level: eight individual Guest Suites will be offered exclusively for friends, family, and loved ones of resident owners. Invited guests will also have access to the building’s top-notch services and amenities.

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Here at The Residences, hotel-butler services will be the new norm and seamlessly managed by The Ritz-Carlton: top-line services to be offered range from cleaning and turndown services, transportation to and from the airport, tickets to the most sought-after shows, restaurant reservations, daily curated events, to one’s favorite flowers arranged in their foyer vases and groceries securely stored in their refrigerator. If you can dream it, it's yours if you live at The Residences.

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Each residential unit is smart-tech ready and includes a walk-in closet, laundry room with full-size washer and dryer, and pre-wiring for high-speed internet access and Wi-Fi. The penthouses feature luxuriant garden terraces covering up to 4,000 sq. ft., private pools and palatial kitchens, bespoke-designed Italian cabinetry, service quarters, and massive master suites.

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“We are thrilled to be showcasing this building to the world and celebrating the continued excitement surrounding its unveiling,” said Manuel Grosskopf, CEO of Château Group. “The interest from buyers has been a testament to the strength of The Ritz-Carlton brand, its global visibility, and subsequent appeal. Savvy high-net-worth individuals know that these homes are going to offer them all of the perks of a five-star resort, but none of the transient use. Needs of our residents will be anticipated before they even know they have them.”

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Modern Traditional in Stone Canyon reveals a fine new construction estate setting for living the best of the Bel Air experience. Italian stone exterior cloaks traditional warm interiors overlooking large green lawn, Guest House and quiet forest of nature. Discreet gated motor-court leads to a European inspired hybrid architectural residence merging modern themes with traditional balance and flourish. 6 bedroom suites, 8 baths, true swimmer's Pool-featuring an elevated Spa, are amenities that begin to define the merits of this new estate. Sunny open sky bathes the backyard areas while an adventure trail leads the nature lover into the canopy of trees that embrace the property. Wide veranda ironwood deck terraces expand most interior rooms as comfortable sitting areas midway between the inside and outside domains. Rarely are comfort and luxury so beautifully balanced.

Co-Listed with Todd Baker

Address: 1580 Stone Canyon Road, Bel Air, CA 90077

Price: $15,700,000

For more information, please contact Ernie Carswell at 310-345-7500 or ernie@carswellandassociates.com.

Ernie Carswell is the exclusive real estate company representing the Sunset Strip/West Hollywood real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of his listings here.

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David Martin, Mayor Francis Suarez, Ignazio Cipriani at the Mr. C Residences Sales Gallery Grand Opening event hosted by David Martin and Ignazio Cipriani

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February 2020 in Miami packed an exciting calendar of top momentous events. We started off the month with the Superbowl LIV, later followed by Miami’s most memorable sales gallery event, where potential buyers flocked to Miami’s newest luxury condo development -The Mr. C Residences Coconut Grove- and guests enjoyed live music, hors d’oeuvres and cocktails. This launch event was, indeed, grand and mirrored the elegance of the Mr. C brand: old-world European sophistication, cuisine and nautical inspirations. In other words, luxury residential living's winning trifecta.

It was David Martin’s Terra and Ignazio Cipriani’s Mr. C who happily hosted the grand opening on February 5, 2020. The Mr. C Residences Coconut Grove marks the first mega-scale residential project for the Mr. C brand, and according to the post-event release statement "is expected to deliver a next-generation residential experience rooted in world-class service, design, cuisine and lifestyle."

Bernardo Fort-Brescia , Mayor Francis Suarez, David Martin, Ignazio Cipriani, Will Meyer at the Mr. C Residences Sales Gallery Grand Opening event hosted by David Martin and Ignazio Cipriani

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As described in the release statement, the design team for this residential development is off the charts: Ray Fort of Arquitectonica, son of famed architecture duo Laurinda Spear and Bernardo Fort-Brescia, is leading designs for the skyscraper’s exterior; residential interiors and lavish amenity spaces are designed by Meyer Davis, who closely worked with Ignazio Cipriani and the Mr. C brand to co-create "the ultimate luxury hospitality experience."

Moreover, this signature event brought together project leaders David Martin of Terra; Ignazio Cipriani, fourth generation of the Cipriani family and co-founder of the Mr. C brand; Bernardo Fort Brescia of Arquitectonica; Will Meyers of Meyer Davis; as well as Miami Mayor Francis Suarez.

Ishmael Perez, Sari Libbin, Dario Stoka, Susan Trevisa and Giorgio Vecchi at the Mr. C Residences Sales Gallery Grand Opening event hosted by David Martin and Ignazio Cipriani

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And just when we thought it could not get any better, it did. As narrated in the post-event release statement, "long-time friends, David Martin and Mayor Francis Suarez, took the stage, alongside project leaders, and delivered passionate words honoring the project and the future of Coconut Grove, which is home to other projects pioneered by David Martin, including Bjarke Ingels-designed Grove at Grand Bay and the Rem Koolhaas/OMA-designed Park Grove."

The Mr. C Residences Coconut Grove sales gallery event was an incomparable success, making Miami once again the hot spot for new residential luxury developments.

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We're definitely not in Kansas anymore. We’re in Jaffa, the oldest part of Tel Aviv, Israel. And The Jaffa Penthouse is its new Emerald Palace, surpassing in that Oz-like way, the most creative of imaginations.

For many years, Tel Aviv has been known as the “white city” because its buildings are all mostly white, situated perfectly amongst green garden city avenues and streets, and surrounded by the beautiful Mediterranean coastline. Until recently, all that was missing from the city's canvas was The Jaffa Penthouse, paving a travertine stone pathway that bridges the traditional and "what lies ahead" in residential luxury living.

Ready for a walk through The Jaffa Penthouse?

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The luxury penthouse is over 16,000 square feet with views of the Tel Aviv skyline. It also has an exclusive rooftop garden designed by Mohr Avidan Landscape Architecture that spans over 10,000 square feet, guaranteeing that the sky is the limit if you lived here.

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The penthouse has a large master bedroom suite, five guest bedrooms, dining area, chef's kitchen, master living room, guest living room, wine lounge, study and solarium. This cutting-edge residence is also serviced by The Jaffa Hotel & Residences. Amenities include an L. Raphael Spa, boutique stores, pool, lounges, and 24/7 fitness center to name only a few.

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“The idea of layered spatial experiences that unfold as one moves through the space is interlaced into the design and layout, promoting a true sense of home with intimate spaces to enjoy with family and friends.” This design concept was created by a design partnership between Pitsou Kedem Architects and Baranowitz & Goldberg Architects.

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“Stone sculptural partitions create separations between the different spaces. They are created as split masses, on the one hand divide and the other connect, allowing a framed glance of that which lies beyond.” And the project's architect, Tseela Zuaretz, would surely agree.

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The Israeli sunlight exquisitely highlights the expansiveness of the unit.

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“Bridging the old and the new is further accentuated through the selection of materials and finishes. Inspired by the warmth of Jaffa’s masonry structures, warm Mediterranean stones and marble were selected for the interior, combined with light wood floors to allow the brightness and beauty of the Israeli sun to flood the space graciously."

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The Wizard of Oz himself would certainly agree that there’s no place like this home, no place like The Jaffa Penthouse.

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Beaches and crème. Two ingredients in a nirvana cocktail beckoning you to sip, sip and sip away.

Or perhaps you’d prefer a Hollywood Hills cosmopolitan to call you away and soothe you under some sultry barroom lights -at home? Perhaps you’d want to saddle up in your at-home bar to lasso in the moon that shines upon Colorado's limitless landscape of fun?

Whatever your preference, if you’re a homebody and enjoy having friends visit you —you’ll be sure to enjoy these at-home bars. As a beverage enthusiast, it’s imperative to have an at-home bar and lounge area where you can create your own Rattpack. Your own version of Friends.

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A roundtable for some memorable bar festivities. Where friends will be there for you.

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A bar and game room combined into one magical entertainment area. Where you and your friends will enjoy being on a break.

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Imagine Ross, Chandler and Joey lounging back in front of this big screen with a luxury bar behind them just an arms length away.

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Pivot! on these bar stools and make the most of your Friends experience.

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Visualize Rachel saying to Monica: Well, maybe [you] don't need [this kitchen]. Wait, wait, I said maybe!

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A bar where Monica and Rachel and Phoebe toast each other—in pure luxury bliss.

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This bar is perfect for Friends. Monica would be pleased.

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Phoebe responds to Joey's How you doin'? by sitting at this bar and declaring: You wish you could, and you know you want to. That is, to have this at-home bar where you celebrate Friends.

So, don’t put off the inevitable; turn your happy hour into some at-home fun. Now’s the time to toast yourself and your friends and create an I-Love-Friends-Club in the comforts of your home.

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As Shakespeare said: All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players.

So, why not play the game of life with pizzaz, entering stage right and exiting stage left when you so desire? Play domesticity where you’re the protagonist who sells their home — when and at what price that suits you. Act now and perhaps hire a professional luxury home stager who will transform your home into one of high demand - attracting an audience of soon-to-be buyers, one of whom will purchase your home for hopefully more than its market value.

Whether you choose to hire a stager or to go it alone when selling your home, here are few home-staging tips that will hopefully help you obtain the ultimate sale of your home.

Stage Rooms Prior To Taking Listing Photos

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To make your sale as profitable as possible, stage your home before your listing photos are taken and present the best first impression possible.

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Stage your home in order to maximize each room -making the coziest nook feel more than spacious.

Clean Up And Clear Out The Clutter

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Sparkling clean and clutter-free are the two go-to staging requirements. From the chandeliers, the kitchen appliances and cabinets, and the windows, everything should be spotless and gleaming.

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Whether it’s in the closet or under the bed, move the clutter out and keep to a minimum the rest. Attract sophisticated buyers with the simplicity of the space and natural light.

Assume Buyers Will Be Nosy

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Don't assume buyers won't look behind closed doors, like those closets you keep meaning to clean out. Make room in your closets, leaving them at least one-third empty. When you’re staging your home, be prepared for buyers to look behind closed doors and remember no room, closet or kitchen cupboard is off limits.

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One of the elements to staging well is to show off a room's space—not your stuff.

Keep The Pets Away

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While showing your home to potential buyers, your pets, pet scents and lovable pet furballs must not be seen, heard or smelt.

Home staging is an art designed to have your home provide its most dramatic final performance. So, stage your house and create the most scenic play that would even cause Shakespeare's mouth to drop open. Shakespeare knew all too well that people had their exits and their entrances at the perfect time. And by incorporating the foregoing tips, you’ll be sure to make a grand exit, while the new owner makes an unforgettable entrance of their own.

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First, there was Brexit. Then Megxit. And now there’s Luxurxit - whereby we're out with the old and in with the new; the new home decor for 2020.

As we all know, every new year is all about cleaning house, and creating the ideal space for the most spectacular to come into our lives and homes. So, the time is now to toss out all things outdated and turn out the most sensational home that will rejuvenate, refuel and revive. The goal is to have our 2020 home so zen that any and all white noise will be seamlessly silenced.

And to help us achieve our ideal home, the President of Interior Marketing Group, Cheryl Eisen, shares some design trends that we can expect to see in 2020. Eisen is that celebrity interior designer and luxury home stager who has her clients exclaiming IMG! instead of OMG! As such, we can have confidence in her anticipated design trends and add them to our luxury home wish list for 2020.

Sustainable, Organic Fabrics

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Boucle, boiled wool, canvas, sisals and natural woods are a few of the must-have items that will make your home sustainable and a most coveted space.

Warm Color Tones

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Warm neutral paint colors and organic fabrics are this year's rage.

Subtle Textured Wall Coverings

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Grasscloth wallpaper is an example of a textured wall that will transform your home and make your space a 2020 design hit.

Minimalism

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2020 is the year with a sense of minimalistic style that is inspired by the Marie Kondo philosophy: tidying up transforms lives and helps homeowners more readily achieve their goals.

Oversized Artwork

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Artwork creates a statement while maintaining minimalism. It's time to face the world and take a leap in 2020, and celebrate Eisen's designs.

Boucle and Mohair Furnishings and Scalloped Furniture

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A variety of geomatic shapes -whether a sofa, chair, table or light fixture- adds sophistication and style to any room, defining its vibe and ambiance. Such shapes also enhance the defined color scheme and any rectangular space as well.

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It's not about where you’ve been, but about what you’re experiencing now, wherever you are; what you’re living now; and what you’re wearing now.

Knowing this, what’s in your closet will tell you your story: where you’re now at; where you, perhaps, should be at; and last but not least, where you’re headed. These couture closets unapologetically share these sentiments, and then some.

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Manolo Blahnik. Jimmy Choo. Prada. Dolce & Gabbana. Just some roommates (admired by the Gliteratti, of course) with whom you live and walk the streets when you live in the city.

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From legendary nightlife to high-end fashion, to world-class dining, to glittering entertainment venues ― the whole world exists inside the city. And your couture closet.

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If you’re living the high life, spend your money where you can see it: in a grand scale couture closet that will bring a fashion-trending life home to you.

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Who needs the red carpet? Walking this golden carpet is where it's at.

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Crazy/sexy/cool penthouse living is no surprise for the couture closet lover.

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A couture closet brings home that Sex and the City swank by flirting with fabulous panoramic skylines.

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Stripping down to bare clean-lined, contemporary living in only the most seductive locations makes for some bold city living.

So, live your life with the same city boldness, and with grand scale couture closet fashion. Because when you're reminiscing, what will you most remember? With whom? And where?

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For You Singles: Cook With Family And Friends

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Singledom leaves room for cooking in this luxury kitchen and having some Friendsgivings that are the most memorable. Break some bread with friends while creating unbreakable friendship bonds.

 For You Couples: Cook Together To Satisfy Your Cravings

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His and her counters make for the perfect kitchen to experience shared-cooking cuisines.

For You Marrieds: Create Togetherness With The Ultimate Feast

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It’s always 5:00pm somewhere in the world. So, wine o’clock can be around the clock, with no rules to follow and only your mood dictating your wine choice. Forget pairing wines with certain foods, and drink wines that solely suit and satisfy your changing moods.

Sunny, sultry, bold or effervescent. Which are you? Well, no matter which one you are, savoring a fine glass of wine will surely enhance that mood. If you're feeling chilled, choose a full-bodied Shiraz to intensify your feeling of heat. Or revel in a bold Pinot Noir to create a perfect pairing: your fiery passion blending smoothly with your cooler side.

Below are some of the most legendary luxury home estates where wine savoring is highly encouraged. Each home can be paired with a delectable wine that celebrates any mood and all things luxurious. Explore and indulge!

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Feeling adventurous: go for a wild Zinfandel and venture out here in this palatial luxury living room.

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Feeling energetic? Enhance your savory side in this living space and embrace wines that are full of energy, which include a blush Zinfandel and a New Zealand Pinot.

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Wines can enhance your contemplative mood: choose a Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz or a white Burgundy and ponder your surroundings. A silky Pinot Noir is, perhaps, best to celebrate this landscape. Delve into the seamless, easy-breezy experiences that life is trying to offer you.

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While most wines will taste better when you are in a blissful mood, nothing tops a bottle of bubbly Champagne or Prosecco. Except, perhaps, toasting the good life here in this luxury bedroom.

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For Sandlewood aromas that please him: select either a lightly chilled Napa Valley rare mixed blend or a velvety red Reserve wine. For Lavender scents that please her: choose a Grenache & Côtes du Rhône.

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Bask in this incredible view, accompanied by some perfect bottles of wine to unwind with family and friends after your long, productive day. Select a Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio and raise your glass to your success.

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A room with a view of paradise.

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Travel the road most traveled. By wine lovers, that is.

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The setting sun blesses tomorrow's blossoming grapes.

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A room with no view . . . just infinite choices. Of the world's most revered wines.

The time is now to celebrate all your moods, to get drunk on life and to make luxury living your new daily happy hour.

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Most people have a bucket list: to tandem skydive, trek Mount Everest, hike the Appalachian Trail, run the New York Marathon or to purchase their dream home to live out their gild-ridden years. Whatever item you wish to check off your bucket list, take steps NOW to make it come into fruition. Don’t postpone what you can live today.

And to inspire yourself into action this very moment, contemplate the following: The definition of hell is when you die, the person you were will meet the person you could have become. Words to live by, no?

And so if owning your dream home is on your bucket list, take a peek below. Your dream is about to get that much bigger.

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Gatsby would surely approve of this home.

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Your dream home would surely fulfill other dreams: swimming in the moonlight; festivities with friends and family with the most breathtaking views.

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Living the dream also means slumbering in a palatial paradise.

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Sitting outside by the fire pit has never looked, nor felt, so dreamy delicious.

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A kitchen to die -and to live- for, no?

In the not so recent past, there lived a savant of sorts named Goethe who turned his dreams into a reality. Goethe was a famous German poet, playwright, novelist, scientist, statesman (yes, he kept his government job), critic and theatre director, who is now considered one of the greatest German literary figures of our modern era. And if Goethe can accomplish all that he did, you surely can too.

Yes, if a fantasy dream home is an item on your bucket list, it's completely doable. As well as any other item on your bucket list. Take steps now to materialize your dreams; Goethe will be cheering you on. "Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it," said Goethe. "Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it.” And Goethe should know, he lived out his bucket list and then some.

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To gift someone an item for their home is tricky. As with any gift, you must select the taste and style that works for the giftee, not the giftor. And the stakes are a bit higher with home-décor gift giving because if the item you choose is not liked by the recipient, there’s no re-gifting, wearing it once or keeping it hidden in a draw. What if that vase you gift is not on display when you visit? It means the recipient of that gift did not like it.

So, how to avoid this gift trap? Give one of the following three items - each of which involves ONE-STOP SHOPPING: a gift card, a gift certificate for home décor services or, if you’re handy around the house, gift yourself and your expert services.

Gift Card

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A gift card may seem impersonal to some, but it remains practical. Your family member or friend will use the card and purchase what he or she wants. It’s a win-win gift situation.

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To personalize this option, select the store where your giftee most shops. If the recipient of your gift is a tool guy, then choose Home Depot or their local hardware store. If your gift recipient likes to personalize their home with an eclectic selection of home fashions from around the world, select a Home Goods gift certificate. Or, perhaps, just choose an all-in-one store in close proximity to where your recipient lives - Target, TJ Maxx and Marshalls have some unique finds.

 Gift Certificate For Home Decor Services

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If you know that you’re friend or family member has always dreamed about hiring an interior decorator, now's the time to gift to them such services. However, only gift the services of an interior designer who has a renowned reputation. Your gift will surely be a hit for many years to come.

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Gifting the expertise of interior design is a life-long gift. Of inspiration.

 Yourself and Your Expert Services

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If you’re a carpenter by trade, house painter, electrician or plumber, gift your services to your friend or family member for a project that you know they have wanted to undertake for some time, and perhaps, have postponed for financial reasons.

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Paint those walls with a fresh coat of paint. Re-stain the interior floors or the outdoor deck. Perhaps, offer your services for that new house addition that’s currently underway or will be soon?

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Install those sliding doors? Or that coveted fireplace? The ways to gift your services are endless.

And, just to wrap things up, it's worth reiterating that you should remember it’s about the person to whom you’re giving your gift - any and all taste, style and design choices should be made from the giftee's perspective, and not your own.

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The staging of furniture is the key component for optimizing the sale of your home in a quick and efficient manner. And the right furniture helps potential owners have keen eyes for imagining what they would put into that living space: will their king-sized bed fit? Is there room enough for their oversized sofa? Will their rectangular kitchen table look good here?

In addition to the geometrical shape of any room, coupled with those enticing, lingering smells (e.g, baked cookies or scented candles), the number of furniture pieces used to stage any home makes the most impact and is critical. Such pieces should be minimal in number; they should compliment the individual space while evoking a sense of universality; and they should be high-end but not pretentious, thereby creating that comfy and cozy ambience.

Take a look below for some inspiration. After viewing these staged homes, you may actually decide not to sell your home, but rather hire an interior designer to remodel your existing home.

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Simplicity sells. Elegance is in the details exposed by the natural light.

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Comfy and cozy, yet chic and contemporary. This living room will appeal to many buyers.

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This bedroom is pure luxury, albeit minimalistic. Potential owners will be able to easily imagine themselves sleeping in this bedroom, no matter their home décor tastes or preferences.

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A kitchen that is utilitarian and sleek in design creates a blank canvas for any potential owner to make it their own.

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A living room that evokes sophistication can effortlessly be changed up to adapt to any lifestyle: for all you singles, couples or married pairs with children.

Potential buyers want to imagine themselves in every space of their prospective home. So, stage your home in such a way that will welcome as many buyers as possible. The result? A number of buyers who will pay to make your home their new home.

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Walkable cities that leave you feeling inspired are few and far between. Not too many urban areas tend to be walkers' paradises.

But there are two cities -polar opposites and a world apart, literally- that individually ignite a desire for urban living, daily walking and the receiving of inspiration. Each of these two cities unapologetically exudes its own vibe: New York City is big, bold and brazen; Vienna is subtle, scenic and song-filled. However, both of these walkable cities -with homes just steps from city marvels- reboot a resident's mental and physical well-being, while kindling creativity.

Ready to take a stroll through each of these cities?

New York City

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New York City consistently ranks one of the most walkable cities in the United States, and one of the most pedestrian-friendly cities in the world.

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Broad sidewalks, wide bike lanes, bike sharing programs and public transportation heavily contribute in making New York City a most enjoyable, walkable city. The famous poet, Walt Whitman, walked the streets of New York City and loafed his way through its streets, reflecting and basking in the city's energy. As a result, Whitman wrote the incomparable Leaves of Grass. Not too bad for a day's walk, eh?

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Pleasurable walking routes, convenient amenities, and the short block lengths seamlessly lead the way for all who reside in or visit New York City.

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Being able to walk out your door and be steps from your destination — whether that be your place of work, grocery store, restaurant, gym, coffee shop or park  — is great for your health, inspiration and quality of life. Just ask Whitman.

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Vienna

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Dubbed the City of Music, Vienna is also known as one of Europe’s top walkable cities. It's a pedestrian-friendly city that remains in first place in terms of quality of life.

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Vienna is saturated in the arts, with a long legacy for producing some of the most exceptional classical music.

Beethoven took long, solitary walks through Vienna. He always went for a vigorous walk after lunch, carrying pencil and paper to jot down impromptu musical notes. Vienna simply doesn't get any more inspirational than that, right?

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Vienna also has incredible museums and some amazing music venues that are world-class.

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Viennese coffee houses are considered cherished -walkable- institutions, loved by locals and tourists alike. They are within-walking-distance destinations that provide a quaint space for people to either discuss monumental events, or merely chit-chat and laugh the day away.

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Vienna is a simply great place to live; it's a green city which makes walking that much more enjoyable.

Studies have shown that walking stimulates creativity and helps to produce more innovative ideas. Creative thinking is actually enhanced during walks, as well as immediately thereafter. So, take a walk in your city and tap into your creative genius — and turn your walkable city into your own personal muse. Those creative and entrepreneurial sides of you will thank you.

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You may ask: why a luxury home makeover? Well, just as your car needs a tune-up, your house needs one too. And with 2020 around the corner, now's the time to give your home an upgrade.

At times, achieving an upscale look can seem troublesome, especially if you're on a tight decorating budget. Luckily, there are some design tactics –in line with any budget – that you can easily choose to create a sophisticated visual and high-end ambience. Here, you will discover four ways to make your home look big-budgeted. So, take a few moments – and become delighted by these simple suggestions that will transform your home into the most elegant of domiciles.

Paint Your Walls

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Paint color is perhaps one of the easiest and hardest decisions to make when decorating a room: selecting the right color is of the utmost importance; the rest of your home décor will play off that color palette.

Choose soft, understated hues. You'll instantly add elegance and glamour to your home.

Opt For Unique Lighting Fixtures

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Light fixtures can be inexpensive, yet appear high-end and reek superior quality. So, choose wisely. You may want to copy designer-made light fixtures, thereby adding more elegance to your home than say, the familiar chandelier.

Install unique lighting fixtures that can be interpreted as bespoke lighting fixtures.

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Multiple light sources make for an elegant ambiance. Include table lamps, floor lamps, and recessed lights throughout your home to enhance and elevate the spaces.

Accessorize Your Home

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It may be necessary for you to bare it all, including your floors. Carpets are remnants of years gone by. And any accessorizing done with bare floors will be made to stand out.

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Keep your windows bare, too—it allows natural light to readily fill any room, making it full of warmth and delight. A sun-filled room also highlights your most treasured accessories.

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There are many affordable ways to accessorize your home, but remember to accessorize with restraint. Perhaps, incorporate some gold . . . that lustrous color evokes an elegant, gilded feeling. That feeling of wealth and riches.

Have A Clean, Uncluttered Home

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Not so surprisingly, one of the most affordable ways to make your home look elegant is to clean and declutter your home. Less is definitely more.

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Regular cleaning and organizing will allow you to avoid any build-up of clutter in your home.  And yes, that includes your home office as well.

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Not only do you feel better about your home when it's clutter-free, but it allows the other features – windows, floors, accessories, paint, and lighting – to really dazzle.

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An organized closet allows you to start your day off in fashionista-style elegance.

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The ultimate holiday party should be held in Gatsby-like indulgence and glamour: guests arriving fashionably late, then leisurely congregating poolside, carousing on the outskirts of the massive lawn, standing under those sparkling chandeliers and drinking from one of the many champagne fountains. And last but not least, a great Gatsby party should always be held in the evening, going on until the wee hours of the morning. That's a Gatsby holiday party in a nutshell.

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A blissful, serene view.

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A blissful living space where you can relax and rejuvenate.

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Blissfulness includes some fine wines.

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Surrounded by bliss -inside and outside your home.

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Blissing out with friends is surely to happen in this outdoor space.

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Sweet and blissful dreams happen here daily.

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Bathe in bliss here.

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Silky, sweet bliss is had in this bedroom.

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Bliss out in front of this fireplace.

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A book is a gateway into another world where black-and-white snapshots of life are transformed into technicolor masterpieces. What does this then say about libraries? That libraries are sacred spaces -actually hallowed grounds- that allow you unlimited access to knowledge and imaginations for you to reach your potential.

And these days, residential libraries are on the rise due to entrepreneurship and home flex-work schedules. To live luxuriously is to read, to work and to succeed. And it's also about having a permanent quiet reading space -your own personal library- that inspires you to achieve the impossible.

Peruse these magnanimous libraries from around the world, accompanied by some of our most cherished authors who offer advice about reading.

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“The reading of all good books is like conversation with the finest (people) of the past centuries.” – Descartes

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The season has arrived for you to warm up your home and make it cozier for the cold or cooler seasons. Get ready to refresh your home with some home décor must-haves for the winter that include furniture pieces and accessories. You’ll want to include a wide sofa, fireplace, scented candles and super soft throws into your winter décor -- all of which will surely keep you toasty throughout the winter.

A Wide Sofa

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In the winter, your comfy sofa takes on a whole new deep-seated meaning: the sofa comes to represent a domestic life of comfort, warmth and safety. Consider something plush for the winter and match it with your living room décor.

Fireplace

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If you already have a working fireplace then stock up on the firewood for the winter. Clean it out or spruce up the mantel to enhance its aesthetic appeal.

If you don’t have a fireplace, then, perhaps, you should think about getting an electric fireplace -with heat, sound effects and remote control- for your living room. This will enhance your entire living room and the room will seem a lot cozier. You’ll love relaxing by the fire on cold nights with your guests.

Scented Candles

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Scented candles set the mood in a room and create a most relaxing ambience. It’s best to purchase soy candles as they are soot-free. Your family and friends will love relaxing in your living room, sitting in the candle-light and appreciating the subdued ambience that you have created.

Drapery-Free Windows

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A must-have for this winter is drapery-free windows. Let the natural light showcase your elegant design style.

Throws

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Throws have a dual function: as blankets when you are chilled and as decorations on your couch or bed when you aren’t. Oversized cashmere throws that match the décor of your living room will entice people to visit your house; you’ll never have to venture out into the harsh cold winter.

If you want to add a bit of color to your bedroom, choose a textured and colorful throw. It’s time to now wrap yourself up in delight.

 Plush Accessories

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Final must-haves for the winter include a variety of accessories: pillows on your bed, soft plush rugs, glass jars with white lights in your bathroom and scented cinnamon pine cones in bowls. Accessories should include those that exude a wintery feel and that also enhance the overall décor. With so many different accessories from which to choose, select the ones that showcase your personality and elegant design style.

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What do you think you know about space-saving, multi-functional furniture? Whatever it is, you'll be sure to change your mind after reading this article. Multi-purpose furniture design can elevate your luxury lifestyle as it serves to create more spacious living. Any domestic space can and should be both aesthetically beautiful and functional.

In a compact apartment, there are various ways to create the feeling of more space. Furniture configuration, color palette and geometric furnishings can really enhance a tiny zone. But what furniture pieces should you include in your small space? What should you omit to make a room appear bigger? These ideas will help you rethink your living arrangement -literally- so your home becomes that bijou sanctuary where you'll spend all your quality time.

The Floating Storage Staircase

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The Murphy Bed

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The Kitchen Island With Seating

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The Folded Table

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A dual-purposed, foldable table placed against a wall creates a natural pathway to elegance. When extended, the table serves as an eating area or working area. Select a table that aesthetically enhances your living space so when it's closed, it serves not only as a credenza but a work of art as well.

The Coffee Table With Built-In Seats

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Try a coffee table that also provides extra seating with some upholstered ottomans. Such ottomans can also serve -when needed- as a footrest or storage. Position a standing lamp nearby to create the perfect ambience for those game nights with friends.

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Whether you’re building a new home or re-designing your existing home, this article has something for you.

From a home's structure to interior design, color, and more, it seems like some home design trends merely come in and out of style - like the fleeting fads that they are. So, which ones do you keep and which to change up? The trends worth keeping are the ones with the staying power - the ones with design resilience that influence the following year's trends.

Here, we're sharing the trends that are IN for next year that will help you parse through 2020’s finest design crazes. And so, without further delay, let’s look at the trends we’re predicting for the year 2020, and the reasons as to why you’ll want to incorporate such trends into your home decor.

Mindful Design

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Like every other year in the past, the year 2020 will see more than one popular color, and stunning shades like Luscious Lavender and White Neutral will be celebrated.

Home Offices

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Advancements in technology have made remote-working jobs more probable in the year 2020. This trend has interior designers enthusiastic about crafting furniture for home offices of all sizes.

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Freelancers and entrepreneurs are at the forefront contributing to this trend by operating successful businesses that provide top-notch professional services from their residences. This start-up culture (which keeps growing) is what will make this "home office trend" here to stay, with the year 2020 providing some of the most inspirational home office designs.

Hidden Storage

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We predict that in the coming year, out-of-the-box storage options will focus on being utilitarian and aesthetically pleasing, in order for homeowners to only showcase those items that personalize their homes and store away those items that clutter a space.

Multi-Functional Spaces

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The multi-functional use of spaces has now become a priority for most homeowners, and the versatility of furniture pieces is now mandatory. For example, many homeowners no longer want a permanent dining room. They prefer using any extra space as a mixed-use space: on any given week, either as a home office, creative space, meditation area or a temporary dining room for when their guests come to visit.

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The personalizing of spaces on an as-needed basis is the reason as to why versatile designated living spaces (which are able to change on any given day) are here to stay.

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Herbal Teas

Relaxing nights at home are few and far between for most of us these days. Modern life is incredibly busy to say the least. If you enjoy tea, then you will want to make drinking tea into a ritual. On that day when you're snowed in, and whether you prefer to watch movies, listen to music or cook cuisine, have a cup of aromatic tea in your favorite mug to elevate the homey experience.

Himalayan Detox Salts

Nothing thaws you out in winter like an intoxicating, heated bath. And to have one, you need the exceptional bath salts. Himalayan detox salts were made to help you relax and unwind.

Books, Magazines and Scented Candles

A comfortable and cozy reading nook is mandatory. So select the perfect chair and throw pillow to accompany you and your latest reads.

When it gets too frigid to enjoy Mother Nature's sweet scents outside, burning a woodsy candle is the next best thing.

Office Supplies

A fine bottle of red wine will keep you warm and toasty while being snowed in.

Gourmet Coffee

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Imagine driving your Ferrari directly into your penthouse, and leaving it parked on display like the expensive piece of art that it is. For the jet set and car enthusiast, this is a reality. The ultimate, luxury residential towers now provide private parking spaces- known as sky garages- that are typically located either adjacent to an individual apartment and separated from the interior living space by a glass wall partition, or one story below and accessible via an internal staircase. Ready to look and go for the ride of your life?

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In these luxury skyscrapers, “beam me up, Scotty” has taken on a whole new, not-so-futuristic, meaning. You and your beamer can now be transported to the ultimate urban sky experience. All of which is made available to you from the comforts of your own home enterprise.

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This sky garage defines the ultimate urban sky experience and allows you to go where you’ve never gone before, making the final frontier accessible to you only steps from your front door.

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Living amidst the clouds and soaring through the skies has never looked or felt so luxuriously good. For the world is hollow for you to touch the sky.

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Each Thanksgiving holiday seems to anticipate the utilizing of rustic-styled trends from prior years. However, if you can't stand the thought of another year of plastic cornucopias; Thanksgiving-related color palettes (orange and gold); rustic table settings; seasonal gourds, vegetables and fruits; there's good news: Thanksgiving decorations can actually be chic and stylish.

This year, take your Thanksgiving celebration to the next level with these home décor tips that will enhance the festivities in your home while maximizing your home's elegance.

Warm Lighting and Fresh Flowers

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A combination of fresh flowers and warm lighting is the key for a perfect Thanksgiving celebration. Such details always say so much - about you, your home and your desire to welcome your family and friends.

Make sure to use natural elements at your Thanksgiving table: wood accents, sleek white ceramics, add to the beauty of your holiday table and home décor.

A Chic, Minimalistic Holiday Table

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Table décor that's bare and minimalistic creates a chic and classy look in any home. In most households, Thanksgiving is basically about maximizing — the bigger and crispier the turkey, the better; the more seasoning in the stuffing, the better; the larger the pecan pie, the better; the stretchier our pants, the better. It’s go big and stay home time.

So, why not change things up this year? Minimalist decor is just what this year's holiday table needs to balance out the grandiosity of everything else. This Thanksgiving, let the tasty food be the centerpiece by setting a chic, modern table.

 A Pop of Color

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Opt for a glam Thanksgiving this year by invoking a refined elegance and a sleek calm, burnt-orange color. Shades of tangerine, marigold and lime green refresh the time-honored Thanksgiving color palette of orange, yellow and burgundy. Tangerine combos definitely set the perfect scene for an indulgent, glamorous holiday.

Out-of-the-Box Centerpieces

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Short on time? An array of pumpkin spice candles on your Thanksgiving table can transform the table in seconds.

Replace those large floral centerpieces and cornucopias with some modern options: potted succulents and fresh herbs. Plants add a vibrant green color, various textures and pleasant odors to a room; fresh herb plants combine the senses of sight, smell and taste into one brilliant sensory experience.

 Warmth With Wood Accents

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Wood accents effortlessly create a lush setting. The most elegant juxtaposition is created amongst wood, vintage china and crystal glassware.

How about using some personalized place cards or miniature flower arrangements on each of your guest's plates to celebrate this season of giving and thanks before anyone even lifts a utensil?

 Copper Instead of Gold

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Copper also offers a new spin on the traditional Thanksgiving color scheme, offering a sleek sophistication. Use copper vases to house vibrant flowers or fresh herbs. Perhaps, spray paint some mini-ceramic pumpkins copper instead of gold?

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We’ve all seen the celebs walk the red carpet, and have heard about the lavish Oscars swag bags provided to those celebrities. And it's no secret that those gift bags contain some big-ticket items: jewelry; non-surgical rejuvenation treatments; a voucher to redeem a one-week inclusive stay at a spa, or a voucher to redeem a luxury cruise for two to Iceland, the Galapagos, the Amazon or Central America—with spa treatments and a private chef included. The cheapest item in this year’s Oscars bag was a package of Pepperidge Farm Milanos.

Well, such lavish gifts need not only be made available to celebs these days. Over recent years, the definition of luxury has morphed into including some swanky "extras" in the price of a home. And these "extras" are so extravagant and may, at times, consist of one or two luxury cars, a yacht, personal chef services, or summer vacation stays- all of which are seamlessly pre-negotiated into a home's final purchase price.

What "extras" would you include in your next luxury home purchase? Dream big because you might just get it. And more.

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Would you ever want to buy a luxury apartment worth millions that also included a Lamborghini for you? There’s nothing you couldn't include in your home purchase if you were rich, super-rich or obscenely-rich.

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You could live on the 96th floor, have an infinity pool and a slew of amenities in your building. When hungry, you could take a ride in your Ferrari to one of your Michelin-star restaurants, and eat a dinner prepared especially for you. Both your luxury car and dinner at that Michelin-star restaurant have already been incorporated into your home's purchase price.

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Would you ever want to buy a luxury apartment worth millions that also included a stunning view and a $1M yacht with five years' docking fees?

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Perhaps you'd prefer two Rolls Royces, and a trip for two included in your penthouse purchase?

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And it doesn’t end there. Penthouse-purchase deals in NYC have been known to include a house in the Hamptons for one summer, a private chef for a year, a butler, season tickets to the Mets, and a construction allowance of $2M for renovations.

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The Gilded Age reigns on and super-luxury buildings are offering more than ever before.

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For those nights that you'd prefer not to have dinner at one of your Michelin-star restaurants, your private chef could happily prepare a feast for you in your luxury kitchen.

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Your personal butler could serve to you a 007 martini without the hassle of your leaving the comforts of your luxurious living room.

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You'd surely sleep soundly because when you would awaken, you'd be living your biggest dream.

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Painting a room -walls and ceilings alike- with neutral colors also makes a room feel more palatial. Add in some natural light and the savvy placement of the mirrors, and that room will never appear overly crowded.

Blend Together Inexpensive and Expensive 

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Purchase some posters from your favorite artist -perhaps it’s Salvador Dali, John Singer Sargent or Monet- and insert it in an expensive frame. Then hang it on the wall where it will pop out to any visitor.

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Include Flowers and Plants

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Sunflowers cheer up any space. Hanging a painting of Van Gogh's Sunflowers on your wall, will surely compliment your vase of fresh sunflowers.

And so, isn't now the time for you to go and click your ruby red shoes together, and let them seamlessly lead you to your luxury home?

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Psst . . . want to know the secrets to any home designer's success?

Home designers are essentially storytellers: telling stories about how certain design elements come together. And most home designers want to have a design hit on their hands. As such, instead of through words, home designers use embellishment to tell a visual narrative  . . . the narrative of a breathtaking, well-designed home.

And just as any successful story has its mandatory components -character, setting, theme- so, too, does a successful home design. Authenticity, functionality and an overall vision are the key design elements intentionally woven together by any successful home designer in order to create the perfectly-designed home, thereby simultaneously satisfying the homeowner and guaranteeing that home designer's success.

Authenticity

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Every interior designer knows that his or her client’s home must be personalized to reflect the homeowner's personality. It's the story's character. And one way of doing this is integrating a client's mundane keepsakes, including heirlooms and antique items, into the living spaces. This integration is key to a successful project.

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All the items selected by the home designer, and approved by the homeowner, in this photo have the authenticity and originality that together create the ideal space: a modernized room that truly reflects the tastes of its homeowner.

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The goal of space planning is to create cost-effective efficiency. It's the story's setting. Assess a room’s functionality and how the design elements can be assimilated to be aesthetically pleasing and useful at the same time. Space planning is mandatory and includes delineating interior spatial areas and developing plans for furniture layout.

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Effective solutions for functionality and an eye-catching interior decor are the end goals of any home project. And projects need not be cumbersome, like building an entire addition onto a house. Sometimes merely reorganizing the existing footprint, or incorporating a much smaller addition, satisfies the needs of a homeowner without a massive construction overhaul and exorbitant expenses.

 An Overall Vision

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Once a designer knows the functionality of a space, the designer effectively blends those requirements with the client’s desired aesthetic and ambience, to create a vision for the space. It's the story's theme. There exists a sense of the eternal in an interior space when the home designer implements a well thought out vision.

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Aspen

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Vail

Vail has been the preferred winter-vacation destination for a number of decades. Come enjoy and bask in the Vail lifestyle.

For those who want to ski and snow board, Vail has one of the largest ski resorts in the world with the most powder-white, skiable terrain.

All images courtesy of Sotheby's International Realty

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1. Persevere

Success doesn't happen overnight. When you want to reach a specific goal — whether it's starting that small business, partaking in that triathlon, learning to play chess, etc. — it's going to require a long-term commitment, and an ability to stick with it.

By staying optomistic, committing to it, and mirroring a few habits of highly successful people, anyone can take a few steps in the right direction, and be more successful, too.

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2. Have A Morning Routine

Successful people incorporate productive early-morning daily habits such as meditation, physical exercise and the creation of a to-do list because starting the day with energy, awareness, and a sense of focus sets the tone for the day's success.

It may sound too easy, but what you commit to in the morning really dictates how the rest of your day goes — and therefore how the upcoming weeks and months will go — how successful your future will be.

Of course, you determine the morning routine that works for you. Maybe you prefer to go for a run, mediate on a cushion, cook, or lie in bed reading for an hour. Whatever works for you, and gets you in an invincible mindset for the rest of the day, is exactly what you should do.

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 3. Never Stop Learning

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This is a tale of two lifestyles, in the best of times, in an age of wisdom, and in a season of Light. It's a tale of the two faces of Thailand: rural bliss and urban pleasures; both of which exemplify the pristine beauty of Thailand, its natural wonders and eco-friendly destinations. Until you're able to vacation or live in Thailand and experience firsthand what luxuriousness really means, visit Thailand by viewing these jaw-dropping photos.

Impeccable white-sand beaches, waterfalls and emerald rice fields and turquoise waters and awe-inspiring mountain landscapes. Thailand’s countryside is pure bliss.

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Country living has never looked and felt so good.

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The Red Lotus Sea in northern Thailand houses millions of lotus flowers, which collectively transform the sea into a crimson red.

The red lotus flower is rare and beautiful; it symbolizes love, compassion, passion, and other emotions of the heart. This lotus flower is often depicted as an open bloom to represent the ideal state of the heart. Knowing this, makes the Red Lotus Sea even that more mesmerizing.

The ideal country space for some R&R with friends and family.

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Rice terraces in the north of Thailand create the most hypnotic landscape. Verdant green hills undulating for miles.

Lounge here after experiencing the scenic jewels that Thailand has to offer.

Urban Pleasures

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Thailand's famous floating markets have an abundance of fresh produce.

Thai food is colorful, full of flavor and super cheap.

It doesn't get any better than slumbering in city sweetness amongst Bangkok's bliss, bounty and beauty.

Top Image: Flickr; except as otherwise noted, all images courtesy of  Christie's International Real Estate.

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