LEVEL

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If you’re only looking to upgrade one element in a living space, New York interior designer Highlyann Krasnow, founder and creative director of The Design High, suggests updating your couch. “There’s nothing more impactful than a beautiful couch. Invest in a well-made sofa, accessorize with statement pillows, and build the room around it,” she said. This gorgeous velvet couch is the hero of this living space and is right on trend for this year. Krasnow and her team staged this living room at LEVEL, a luxury waterfront enclave in Williamsburg.

Summit New York

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Renowned French furniture brand, Ligne Roset, creates a colorful and textural living room at the Summit New York in Midtown East. If you have a space that is unique in shape, see how Ligne Roset uses clever space planning and the right scale of furniture to make the area feel large and spacious. The greys and neutrals are accented with vivid jewel tones, and work in harmony with the skyline views. The added natural element also helps to liven the room and bring a little of the outside in.

12 East 63^rd Street

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Do you have a large living room, but don’t want it to look cluttered? See this stunning interior design by Thierry W Despont LLD in an Upper East Side architectural masterpiece by Pierre Yves Rochon. The $67 Million listings, 12 East 63^rd Street, by Corcoran has a generous living space, which Despont utilizes to create a sophisticated, uncluttered room. The high ceiling allows for long rectangular shapes, filled with leather-bound books and mirrors. The round balcony overhead interrupts the rectangular shapes and gives way to curved furniture below. Again, velvet furnishing adds opulence and pop of color.

277 Fifth Avenue

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If you have floor to ceiling windows that frame the Manhattan skyline, then this living room design is for you. Designed by renowned interior architect Jeffrey Beers, this unit in 277 Fifth Avenue, is an open-layout floorplan. Beers create flexible entertainments areas sectioning off the living room from the dining and kitchen area with a large rug. The solid walls are perfect for adding sizeable pieces of art for a pop of color and culture. The refined palette of natural materials including American white oak flooring evokes a warm and inviting atmosphere for residents and guests.

22 West 74^th Street

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This luxurious Neo-Georgian limestone and brick mansion was originally designed by Percy Griffin in 1906 and includes a grand living room. The room's ceiling soars just under 13 feet, and Jacqueline Segura takes advantage of the height with a stunning wall piece that co-exists with a rig of a similar pattern. The powder blue and cream colors are soft and fresh, perfect for this season, and vintage elements are in this year. If you’re looking to add a touch of old world meets new, this living room on the Upper West Side is the perfect inspiration to draw from.

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Address: 5741 Ka Hookui Pl, Koloa, Hawaii 96756

Price: $11, 500,000

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Rumors are already circulating that the star has already picked a residence. The Italian press have shared pictures of a currently vacant three floor mansion, which has eight bedrooms and an indoor pool. People familiar with Ronaldo’s current and soon to be former home outside Madrid, might be shocked at his potential new Turin HQ. It’s old! Of course, that’s par for the course with a historic city where luxury real estate consists of centuries old mansions and villas. The modern, sparkling homes that elite soccer stars around the world usually prefer aren’t featured in Turin’s luxury listings. 

If the mansion does turn out to be CR7’s home of choice it will have to undergo some serious updates and furnishing. The old, refinished parquet floors will probably be covered with luxurious rugs. The white walls need to be given a lick of a more contemporary hue. Ditto for the lights. Ronaldo, as many know, is a fitness fanatic and his Madrid home has a top-notch gym and indoor and outdoor pools as well as an outdoor soccer field. How he’ll replicate that in his new place remains to be seen.

However, Ronaldo’s interest in the property is understandable considering who its past occupants were. His former boss at Real Madrid, Zinedine Zidane was a former inhabitant as was Italian World Cup winning captain Fabio Cannavaro.

The mansion, located in the foothills of Turin, may only be a temporary home for the Portuguese icon as it was recently offered for an unbelievable $50,000 a day to rent according to The Sun newspaper. Even on Ronaldo’s staggering $500,000 a week, that wouldn’t make much sense as a long-term rental. It would be far most cost-effective to buy a home.

Many have posed the question as to why Juventus would spend so much money for a player, albeit a brilliant one, who is soon to be 34, and  in the twilight years of his playing career. The reasoning, it appears, may be as much for what Ronaldo can bring to Juventus’ off the field as on.

Juve is owned by Fiat motor owners, the Agnelli family, through Exor, the investment holding company, which links club and car. Fiat workers planned a strike, brandishing anti-Ronaldo posters over the massive investment in the player, which could, they argued, be reinvested in the company. In the past Fiat and luxury sports car, Ferrari were business partners and Ronaldo is according to the BBC, set to be a global representative of Ferrari. 

Obviously Ronaldo’s Juventus shirt sales will go through the roof but that is just the start of a cavalcade of money spinning tie ins.

“The marketing leverage that Juventus will be able to create will be significant,” Rob Wilson, of Sheffield Hallam University told the BBC.  “Added to that the likelihood that he will strengthen the team, it seems plausible that they will be more successful domestically and qualify routinely for the Champions League. That means more sponsors, more TV money and more prize money.”

But first Ronaldo has to move into his new home.

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These are the hot neighborhoods where celebrities live in London

Kensington and Chelsea

This area has long had a reputation for luxury and swank. It's known to hide some of the most outrageous basement bunkers complete with underground swimming pools and million dollar man caves. Townhouses here are flush with state-of-the-art fixtures and fancy roof gardens that compliment the charming Georgian architecture.

British rap sensation Stormzy keeps a flat in Chelsea near rock legend Eric Clapton, while fashion designer Paul Smith's Kensington mansion is worth $135 million. Rowan Atkinson and Madonna also bought homes here.

London has its share of millionaire boroughs, but K & C is the richest of them all. A penthouse in the Bulgari building in Knightsbridge sold for a whopping $157 million five years ago.

Notting Hill

This affluent section of West London was on everyone's radar after the 1999 romantic comedy of the same name starring Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant hit multiplexes.

It is prized for its renowned market where you can find vintage Chanel, Dior, and Hermes.

Notting Hill seems to hold a special place in the hearts of musicians. Damon Albarn lives and supports the local businesses on Portobello Road. When Tori Amos lived here she used to serenade the locals on the piano in a tiny brasserie. Bjork and Robbie Williams are also rumored to call Notting Hill home.

Richmond

Tom Hardy, a couple of Rolling Stones, Pete Townshend of British rock band, the Who, David Attenborough, Jerry Hall, actress Amanda Holden, Rick Astley, and Richard Ashcroft all live in Richmond.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie also bought a $16-million home here in happier times.

Pete Townshend of the Who's Richmond Mansion

The Richmond Theatre plays host to celebrities performing in limited runs, while the neighborhood homes offer everything from Victorian mansions to modern apartments.

Regents Park

The area around one of London's royal parks is a place many celebrities have purchased homes.

The northwest side–an area known as St. John's Wood, attracts the likes of Keith Richards, Kate Moss, Sir Paul McCartney, Ewen McGregor, Sir Richard Branson, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, and record-producer Mark Ronson.

Artist Damien Hirst's Regents Park manse has a basement for his art collection.

You know it's a money place when the Rolling Stones' song "Play With Fire" contains the lyrics: "Your mother she's an heiress, owns a block in Saint John's Wood."

Belsize Park

Just to the Northeast of Regents is Belsize Park where Helena Bonham Carter and Tim Burton are known to reside, along with Tom Hiddleston, the Gallagher brothers, Sean Bean, Kate Hudson, Hugh Laurie, Jude Law, and Martin Freeman.

Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow caused a lot of commotion here a few years ago with their frequent renovations to their $7 million  mansion.

Clapham

One of South London's hippest areas, Clapham has become an enclave for powerful celebrity women. J.K. Rowling, Vivienne Westwood, Margot Robbie, and Vanessa Redgrave are among the famous faces here.

Stroll through Clapham Common on a Saturday morning and you'll see people working out with wireless headphones, yoga by the bandstand, and plenty of friendly dog walkers.

Fulham

Young-money celebs are drawn to the independent boutiques, hangout spots like the Durrell Arms, fabulous brunches at Manuka Kitchen, and the chic window displays Fulham has going on.

Inside a contemporary Fulham flat

One stretch on Fulham Road is known as "The Beach" and you'll find it lined with convertible Porsches parked outside of the numerous gastropubs and galleries.

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Combs' eight-bedroom mansion boasts a 35-seat theater, gym, wine cellar, and a lagoon pool with an underwater tunnel that leads to a cozy grotto. Photo: LA Times; Diddy Inset: Getty Images

Hip-Hop music mogul and native New Yorker P. Diddy (née Sean Combs) recently expanded his bicoastal empire with the purchase of a brand new $40 million mansion in the exclusive Los Angeles enclave of Holmby Hills.

Get ready, Hollywood. The multi-platinum and multi-monikered rapper-producer who once employed an umbrella assistant to shield him from the rain, now owns a 17,000-square-foot West Coast estate to guard him from the California sun. And odds are, the well-connected music magnate (famous for hosting “The Real White Party,” the summer fundraiser where A-list stars and guests don bleach-white duds) will give the neighboring Playboy Mansion competition on the social circuit.

Sean Combs' new Holmby Hills villa (near the Playboy Mansion) features 17,000 square feet over an acre of land.

Built about six months ago on more than an acre of land, Combs’ two-story, European-style Holmby Hills villa spares no expense with eight bedrooms, 11 bathrooms, a 35-seat theater, gym, wine cellar, and the pièce de résistance—a lagoon pool with an underwater tunnel leading to a cozy grotto (let's call it Capri Jr.), according to the The Los Angeles Times. The estate also boasts a 3,000-square-foot guest house as well as a spa house with steam room, massage room, and a private beauty salon. After all, what’s Hip-Hop without vanity?

Combs reportedly snatched up his Holmby Hills home in an off-market deal. The newly-constructed estate was developed and sold on spec by mega-mansion titan Nile Niami (known for extravagant properties including another 85,000-square-foot Bel Air home with five pools that, when completed, will become the largest home in Los Angeles County). Drew Fenton of Hilton & Hyland/Christie’s International Real Estate represented the seller and Kurt Rappaport of Westside Estate Agency served as Comb’s agent, according to The Los Angeles Times.

Host Diddy and his daughter chat with Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee at The Real White Party, an annual fundraiser attended by A-list celebrities.

Combs (as his Hip-Hop alter ego P. Diddy) usually “drops” new records, spirits, clothing lines or artists to the world. His overwhelming success now allows him to drop tens of millions on luxury estates. The 44-year-old also owns homes in New York, Miami, East Hampton, and likely wherever else he pleases. Three months prior to Combs' L.A. spending spree, fellow Hip-Hop producer Dr. Dre (of Beats headphones fame) also dished out $40 million for a Brentwood home purchased from NFL quarterback Tom Brady and supermodel Gisele Bundchen.

P. Diddy produced hits for Jennifer Lopez, Usher, the Notorious B.I.G., and Mary J. Blige.

Combs performs on stage as his alter ego, Diddy—a self proclaimed "bad boy for life."

Combs, the prolific Grammy Award-winning record producer—who introduced J. Lo (Jennifer Lopez), Mary J. Blige, Usher and The Notorious B.I.G. (Christopher Wallace) to the music game—has transformed his own notorious reputation by diversifying his entrepreneurial empire (which includes Bad Boy Records, Sean John apparel, a deal with Diageo’s Ciroc vodka and Revolt TV media with Comcast). He is even gaining some respectable reviews for his producing and acting in film, television and on stage—even if characters he portrays typically mirror himself. Combs is considered Hip-Hop’s highest earning entertainer (and likely its future first billionaire) with an estimated net worth of $700 million, according to Forbes.

Music mogul Sean Combs' $700 million net worth has many predicting he will emerge as Hip-Hop's first billionaire.

Having swapped monikers four times (from Puff Daddy, to Puffy, to P. Diddy, to Diddy), marketing is a key ingredient to Combs’ success. This reinvention has been a badge of honor following high-profile infamous incidents—the most nefarious being criminal gun charges following a night club altercation. Combs ultimately was found not guilty of all charges. Following these prior indiscretions, Combs ditched his "notorious" reputation in favor of the B.I.G.—as in B.U.S.I.N.E.S.S. and M.A.N.S.I.O.N.S.

Diddy's reputation as a modern day Great Gatsby was enhanced by his umbrella assistant, Fonzworth Bentley.

The self-proclaimed (in song) “bad boy for life” is giving “good” a shot. But come rain or shine, Combs’ Holmby Hills mansion still can’t completely shield him from the greatest threat to rain over all celebrities—the paparazzi. But the tunnel-grotto just might be the best celebrity escape yet.

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Amenities include Cambier Park in downtown Naples off 5^th Ave., beautiful sandy beaches on the Gulf of Mexico, a historic pier for fishing/viewing the sites, Port Royal Beach Club that offers a world class tennis, fitness center and spa facility, and The Naples Yacht Club and Sailing Club.

What is the job market like or major industries that are at the core of this area?

The economy of Naples is based largely on tourism and real estate development. Due to its proximity to the Everglades and Ten Thousand Islands, Naples is also popular among ecotourists.

The Naples metro area is home to major private employers and numerous small businesses. Fortune 1000 company Health Management Associates and medical equipment manufacturer Arthrex are located just north of the city in North Naples. Due to the wealth present in Collier County, Naples is also home to many small non-profit organizations.

What is transportation like to the area's major surrounding cities, or within the city?

C.A.T (Collier Area Transit) are Naples’ “Trolly-wrapped” buses and there are numerous taxi/limo services available. The closest major airport to Naples is Southwest Florida International Airport located in Fort Myers, FL.  Naples is also within driving distance to airports in Miami, Tampa and Orlando.

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The 13,000 square foot main house sits atop a 119 acre property, which also boasts a 3,850 sq ft guest house and a 1,400 sq ft annex. The wood-log construction opens with a dual-sided wood carved staircase, leading into an interior filled with light streaming in from the soaring two-story windows. From the main living room with stone fireplace to the formal dining room with a chandelier of antlers, this is a unique balance between state-of-the-art luxury and rustic decor. The lakeside property boasts a home theatre, two-story library, game room complete with wet bar and pool table, spa with steam shower and sauna, personal gym and indoor pool.

Matt Faupel at Jackson Hole Real Estate Associates (an affiliate of Christie's International Real Estate) has the listing.

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From its gambrel-style roof to its 2.3 waterfront acres on Mecox Bay, this estate designed by architect Val Florio is amazing. A double-height foyer opens the interior, which boasts a great room, a formal dining room, a gourmet kitchen with its own living room, a home theater, rec room (complete with billiards, table tennis, darts, arcade games and full wet bar), walk-in wine cellar, personal gym, and indoor pool. Upstairs the master suite boasts its own living room with fireplace, his and hers walk-in closets, his and hers bathrooms (his with sauna, steam and TV; hers with a soaking tub, fireplace and TV), a temperature controlled fur vault, and a wood-paneled office which has an incredible 180-degree view of Mecox Bay and the Atlantic Ocean beyond.

The grounds feature an infinity pool, outdoor living room with fireplace, grill, and a dock accommodating multiple watercraft. And if the beach isn't offering enough privacy, the property comes complete with its own private island!

Gary DePersia at Corcoran Group Real Estate has the listing.

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Located near the historic Beverly Hills Hotel, this new estate (built just last year) incorporates the most luxurious new amenities into a classical design. The three-story interior features antique and hand-finished woods throughout, with unique touches like hand-cut Lalique-style glass doors, crystal chandeliers and marble floors. The home boasts an elegant winding staircase in the 90-foot entrance gallery, a formal dining room, home theatre, glass-paned terraces, ornate fireplaces, a library (with crocodile-pattern embossed leather paneling), a lounge room with bar, a 5000-bottle wine cellar, and a massive kitchen (with a walk-in glass refrigerator and pantry - recently featured in Architectural Digest). The airy master suite features a sitting room with fireplace, with his-and-hers bathrooms (hers with fireplace, his with secret staircase to rooftop garden deck), as well as individual walk-in closets. The full-size indoor pool features in a Turkish hammam setting, with a steam, sauna and massage room. There is also a personal gym adjacent.

Outdoors, there is a 3,800 square foot rooftop garden with views of Beverly Hills, Century City and the downtown skyline. The property grounds are beautifully manicured, with rose gardens, a swan pond, olive trees, rose gardens, fountains, garden sculptures, and a pool pavilion. The 60-foot infinity outdoor pool is complemented by a spa, cabanas, an alfresco dining area, seating area with fireplace, barbecue, and outdoor kitchen.

Joyce Rey at Coldwell Banker Previews International has the listing.

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This turn-key Mediterranean Style Villa was designed by renowned decorator of the Verace Mansion. The versatile luxury property with MXE zoning offers five palatial suites within three buildings draped around a private swimming pool. The property includes a fully equipped professional kitchen, on-site garage parking and ideal proximity to South Beach and the Atlantic ocean.

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Back in 2010, Hadid developed a mansion called Le Belvedere that sold for $50 million. He has topped that in 2012 with this $58 million property next to the Beverly Hills Hotel.

The property, named Le Palais, features seven bedrooms and 11 bathrooms over its 48,000-square-feet of living space. The home features crystal chandeliers throughout, a wine cellar, home theater, Turkish bath with limestone columns and a 10-car garage.

Outside lies a 35-foot indoor swimming pool, another pool and a swan pond surrounded by outdoor sculptures.

During construction, the home was featured on Bravo's reality show Shahs of Sunset. 

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