Art speaks. Art elevates. Art sells. But most importantly, art depicts an emotion, a feeling. And what better way to emote the feeling of luxuriousness than by experiencing artwork from the comforts of home. Simply put, by incorporating art into the structure of a house itself – through the building's architecture, design flow and lighting ornamentations – is to seamlessly enhance, actually intensify, the interior vibe of an already exceptional grandiose home. It creates the most luxurious homey experience unto itself, and in a way, also serves as a quasi-tribute to the designing arts.

Peruse these distinctive residences that emanate a certain je ne sais quoi, and shamelessly share in some of the world's famed home interiors. Adorned with exclusive craftsmanship, each individual home makes some wild architectural fantasies come true by incorporating the most distinctive architectural design details, opulent light fixtures and grand sculptures.

Architectural Design Details

Spiral Wood Staircase. These stairs are an eye-catching design that upstage the wall art by setting an elegant scene for design fluidity throughout this magnificent mansion. The staircase has a visual language of shape, form, color and line that speaks to the creation of a modern and cosmopolitan home.

Inscribed Sliding Doors. Can it get any more dynamic than these meticulously engraved interior doors?

Only if you open the doors and are then transported into this scene filled with artful delight.

Accent Ceiling. The view is not the only extraordinary art in this room. The triangular-shaped skylight makes this room unique and enhances its angular corners to provide a feeling of divine confluence. Where there is light, there is art.

Support Beams. The bronze columns and ceiling of clouds effortlessly breathe life into this room. You sense the time, effort and skill that went into their creation. The blending of the hard and soft harness nature and evoke an atmosphere that you, the dark wood and smooth marble will appreciate.

Stenciled Flooring. The detailed wood carvings and decorated floor showcase intricate design patterns and transform this space into a three dimensional work of art.

Built-In Headboard. This floor-to-ceiling Honduran mahogany headboard seamlessly blends into the same mahogany floors and creates a fluidity for your pleasant nightly dreams to continue throughout the day.

Light Fixtures

Ceiling Chandelier. This entire room is a work of art, especially the chandelier. From the extravagant light fixture to the oversized painting of the masked woman, to the white furnishings and bold red accent pieces, each and every detail is crafted to personify art. And also encapsulated in this extraordinary living space is the amazing view.

Ethereal Light Fixture. The gossamery light fixture provides this space with an out-of-thais-world luxury. And the textured walls further elevate that luxury.

Lighted Ceiling Mural. This ceiling mural is a masterpiece and creates the most harmonious living space.

Crystal Chandelier. This extravagant, white chandelier takes center stage. With no apologies.

Gilded Light Fixture. The gilded light fixture is the highlight of this extraordinary space. It makes an artistic statement all on its own that audacious designs have a place all their own.

Floor Sculptures

Floor Sculpture. Life-size monochromatic sculptures provide an elegance to a space unlike no other artwork.

Statement floor sculptures are taking a celebrated stand in today's elegant home design.

These dramatic homes are not upstaged in any way by the commanding views, treasured wall art or display of rare antiques. Instead, the architectural elements of each home merely highlight such welcomed additions without downplaying any of the homes' exquisite, avant-garde architectural features.

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Art speaks. Art elevates. Art sells. But most importantly, art conveys a feeling. And what better way to exude a feeling of luxuriousness than by incorporating pieces of art that enhance, actually intensify, the vibe of a particular grandiose space. However, there are some homes whereby the house itself - its architecture, design flow and overall essence - becomes the art, an experience truly unto itself.

Peruse these unique homes currently for sale that emanate a certain je ne sais quoi, adorned with the most exquisite, exclusive craftsmanship that makes these opulent homes in and of themselves, works of art.

La Serenissima

Longboat Key,Florida
Asking Price: $26,500,000

Unparalleled in architecture, unmatched in artistic beauty and located in a coveted hotspot, Longboat Key, this real estate masterpiece is a culmination of the five senses that creates the ultimate luxury living experience. The glorious heights of the rooms soar to the most magnificent dome-shaped ceilings with elaborate frescoes that make the Sistine Chapel's ceiling seem mundane. The variegated azure Gulf of Mexico serves as the backdrop to this cathedral-inspired home.

Photo: Christie’s International Real Estate

This tri-level mansion was designed with a reverence for imported marble and antique millwork, the most expressive Venetian murals and shimmering chandeliers reminiscent of The Golden Age.

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Serenely situated behind the exclusive gates of The Longboat Key Club, luxe amenities include golf courses, tennis courts, restaurants, a spa, fitness center and marina.

The Kellogg Mansion

Dunedin, Florida
Asking Price: $4,500,000

Built at the height of the Roaring Twenties, this mansion near Clearwater, Florida is the former estate of W.K. Kellogg, founder of the prominent food manufacturing company.

Photo: Christie’s International Real Estate

This 8,000-square-foot residence, affectionately known as the Kellogg Mansion, has eclectic design elements inspired by the Renaissance Period: hand-carved coffered ceilings, one-of-a-kind stained-glass windows, and hand-painted murals commissioned by Kellogg himself.

Photo: Christie’s International Real Estate

Experiencing the splendor of luxury living in this remarkable mansion is evocative of The Great Gatsby experience.

Photo: Christie’s International Real Estate

Is this not a work of art?

Casa de Amor

Potomac, Maryland
Asking Price: $6,995,000

This 13,000-square-foot mansion, located on the outskirts of Washington, D.C., exhibits artisanal details and five-star amenities that invite conventional entertaining and resort-style living.

Photo: Christie’s International Real Estate

This Tuscan-style home includes a palatial 2,500-square-foot master suite with his-and-her spas. A wine cellar complete with climate control and a turret accessed by an elevator add to the stateliness.

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The modernity of the home immeshed with the classical, traditional style makes this residence a rare find.

Photo: Christie’s International Real Estate

The splendid pool atrium was inspired by the grotto at the Versace Mansion; classically-themed mosaic murals comprise the pool floor and the atrium walls.

A Tribeca Masterpiece

New York, New York
Asking Price: $6,950,000

It's been said that this eclectic home is the "embodiment of Joan Didion’s New York; the 'mysterious nexus' of art, history, whimsy and amazing craftsmanship where 'to think of living [here is] to reduce the miraculous to the mundane.'” This home could not be described any better.

44 Laight Street, Apt. 1B, New York, NY; Sotheby's International Realty - Downtown Manhattan Brokerage

Original cast iron columns, 12 ft+/- ceilings, a back wall of original brick from 1896, a 21st century steel ramp floor and the one-of-a-kind leather flooring with stainless steel nail heads all add up to: a work of art.

Pendant lighting softens the industrial feel with an ethereal glow. Customized up-lights in the flooring highlight the extraordinary artworks and provide a visual dimension to the area.

44 Laight Street, Apt. 1B, New York, NY; Sotheby's International Realty - Downtown Manhattan Brokerage

The expansive master suite is a homage to the grandstand suite of old. The space measures 23ft+/- in length and is commemorated by a large wall of blackened steel that offsets the adjacent red brick wall. Sky lights and radiant heated floors with 200-year-old reclaimed Tibetan stones add to the sense of artistically-hip luxuriousness and sought-after privacy.

Nature-Inspired Canvas

Ashland, Oregon
Asking Price: $7,600,000

This 8,880-square-foot home, privately situated on 700 acres of land, embodies all the reasons as to why Oregon is the place to live.

2700 N Valley View Rd, Ashland, Oregon; Photo: Christie’s International Real Estate

The home’s entrance includes arched front mahogany doors, framed by copper tree sculptures that branch out over this unique entryway.

Photo: Christie’s International Real Estate

Customized hardwood floors include a design that runs through the house like a river of wood swirling around corners.

2700 N Valley View Rd, Ashland, Oregon; Photo: Christie’s International Real Estate

The master suite overlooks the valley with jaw-dropping views. Custom-designed windows in the shape of trees and a cedar ceiling lend to the ambience of the room. The ensuite bathroom includes a double shower, jetted tub, steam shower and double sinks in blue Van Gogh granite.

The Palazzetto

Rome, Italy
Asking Price: Price Upon Request

This 17,362-square-foot home is something straight out of the Italian Renaissance with its 11 bedrooms, 15 bathrooms, three kitchens, multiple dining rooms, lounges and private gardens.

Photo: Christie’s International Real Estate

Exquisite artisanal touches are expressed throughout the home: bespoke antique finishes, circular carved-out ceilings with Venetian flair; monumental staircases; stately reception rooms, a marble stone fireplace; world-class architectural millwork with doors, baseboards and window casings carved out of the finest, classic woods. The home has a number of large and stunning terraces, including a rooftop terrace that provides an unobstructed, panoramic view of Rome. The floors are made out of nailed oak parquet designed in a herringbone pattern.

Photo: Christie’s International Real Estate

This extraordinary space has a distinct mix of patterns and textures, but the neutral color palette keeps the space calm.

Photo: Christie’s International Real Estate

One of the entrance halls has a mural that De Vinci himself would have approved. The building’s Renaissance architectural style is a work of art in itself.

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