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Eco-Style interior design is the perfect alternative for someone who values being in nature and environmentally friendly. Walking barefoot on a wooden floor and breathing plants and flowers on your balcony is the gist behind the eco-style interior design, which has the purpose of building an earthy environment that promotes relaxation and comfort. 

At the same time this style reinforces the use of natural components, it also praises the careful use of energy and resources, such as solar panels and a smart home system, which saves gas, electricity, and water. Eco-style supports minimalism and the idea of using natural materials that can be recycled and reused. 

A way to accomplish an eco-style home is to use lots of plants. If you live in a big country house, then planting a vegetable garden, setting up greenhouses, building a pond, and including plant vases inside your house is a good method. If you live in an apartment, the idea of an eco-home can seem challenging, however, great ways to adhere to the style is to plant a vegetable garden on the windowsill, using pots and the right lighting and temperature, or using decorative touches that match the style, such as a florarium or making a plant frame for a mirror to decorate your walls. You can also arrange a green balcony, by hanging pots of plants over your head, including lots of flowers, and enjoying your weekend morning coffee in the shade of plants at a small wooden table. 

Another important element of the eco-style is a natural color palette. To bring about an atmosphere filled with light and air, it is ideal to paint the walls white or pastel colors. The spaces should have a big amount of natural light, as well as shades of yellow, blue, green, and brown. This style also uses wood for flooring and furniture, stone, cork, terracotta, ceramics, glass, and paper as decoration attributes. 

 For an eco-style design, the environmental impact of a product should be assessed through its entire life cycle, including extraction, production, transportation, and disposal. Materials that renew quickly can be a good option, such as bamboo or cork. The materials should not only be safe for the environment but also for humans. It should have a minimum content of toxic substances and zero toxic emissions of compounds that can harm your health. 

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Georgina Jacobson presents

Overlooking the 18th Fairway and nestled within the guard-gated community of Big Canyon and a short walk to the private country club, this custom-designed home has been thoughtfully reconstructed to maximize an open floor plan with natural light and luxury features throughout. 19-foot ceilings and Walnut hardwood floors create a spacious great room with a double-sided fireplace and a chef’s kitchen with a massive granite island and an abundance of storage. The kitchen features custom bamboo cabinetry, Wolf appliances, including gas range, warming drawer, and microwave, a Sub-zero refrigerator and dual-temperature wine refrigerator and Miele dishwasher. The sitting and dining areas as well as the master suite located on the main level all open up to an expansive flagstone patio presenting unobstructed views of the golf course and pond. Another bedroom or office with a full bath opens to a private courtyard with relaxing spa and calming water feature. Upstairs offers 2 additional bedrooms and 2 full baths, including another master suite with spanning views of the golf course. Additional features include custom shades, heated floors in kitchen and bathrooms, steam shower, dual zone HVAC and mature landscaping, including citrus trees. This quiet retreat and conveniently located property awaits to welcome you home!

Address: 22 Rue Grand Vallee, Newport Beach, CA 92660

Price: $3,299,000

For more information, please contact Georgina Jacobson at 949.285.8380 or georgina@georginajacobson.com

Georgina Jacobson is the exclusive agent representing the Newport Beach, CA real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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Tim Durkovic presents

Gracefully sited on nearly one acre with a spring-fed lake, this spectacular Stoddard/Finton home is situated behind gates and on a quiet cul-de-sac. Completely updated, the home’s setting feels as if you have left the city. With every luxury imaginable, the floor plan offers gracious living and entertaining spaces. The main level features the formal living/dining rooms, games room, wet bar, chef’s kitchen open to the large family room, 2 fireplaces, butler’s pantry, main-floor suite, powder room, and a direct access custom 5-car garage perfect for a car enthusiast. The large wrap-around front porch looks over the sprawling yard, pool, spa, guest house and private lake with beach and firepit. In the backyard are the outdoor living and dining areas with full kitchen, fireplace, pond and second firepit and spa with a seamless indoor/outdoor flow ideal for entertaining. On the second floor, there are four suites, a home theater, and laundry room. The large primary suite, with 2 walk-in closets and spa-like bathroom, features a spiral staircase leading to the finished and temperature-controlled attic space, equipped with a home gym, sewing room, craft room, and multiple storage spaces. A separate and independent 1 bed/1 bath guest house sits on the lakefront with a large front porch and kitchenette. Completely smart-home integrated with Control4/Sonos system, this spectacular estate maintains and embraces the craftsmanship of a bygone era and must be seen to be fully appreciated.

Main Residence - 6220 Sqft (Taped)
5 Bedrooms
6 Bathrooms
Open floor plan
Home Theater
Gym
Finished Attic space
Wrap-around porch
Smart-Home Integration
Completely Remodeled
Garage parking for 5 cars with lifts

Guest House - 510 Sqft (taped)
1 Bedroom
1 Bathroom
Kitchenette
Lake-front porch

Grounds - .92 acres/40,176 (assessor)
Private Lake
Complete outdoor kitchen
Outdoor powder room
Outdoor shower
Pool
2 Spas
2 Firepits
Fruit Trees
Gated Drive
Two parcels

Designed by Architects Craig Stoddard
Original Construction by John Finton
Built in 1999

6730 Total Square Feet (taped)
Two Parcels totaling .92 acres/40,176 Sqft (assessor)

Address: 400 Rosita Lane, Pasadena, CA 91105

Price: $5,875,000

Visit the property's website: www.400RositaLane.com

For more information, please contact Tim Durkovic at 310.738.8098 or tim@thedurkovicgroup.com

Tim Durkovic is the exclusive agent representing the Pasadena, CA real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of his listings here.

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Catherine Burgess Presents

Just 3 miles from the Pearl St Mall, this extraordinary land is home to owls, fox, deer, wild turkey, and eagles, with 4000 feet of lazy Four Mile Canyon Creek banks, towering cottonwoods, a 1/2 acre trout pond, and wild plum trees. Enjoy the great outdoors in total privacy on this idyllic property featuring jaw-dropping panoramic views from Long’s Peak to the Flatirons. Use it for a peaceful retreat, organic farming, or a private home.

Address: 5163 Independence Road, Boulder, CO 80301

Price: $8,000,000

For more information, please contact Catherine Burgess at 303.506.5669 or catherine@burgessgrouprealty.com

Catherine Burgess is the exclusive agent representing the Boulder, CO real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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Nicole Van Parys and Gary Nesen present Springer Pond Farm

Beautiful Equestrian Estate situated on 40 acres in exclusive Hidden Valley. Private resort-style living within minutes of Sherwood Golf Club, a scenic 15-minute drive to Malibu beaches, and only 45 minutes from Beverly Hills. Enjoy full equestrian facilities with a 7 stall barn, tack and laundry rooms, 100x200 sand and Nike arena with separate lunging area and 4 horse Eurociser. Wander your personal scenic trails with native oaks, abundant wildlife, and a seasonal pond. There is a 3500 sq ft batten board pool/guest house overlooking the front lawn and barn. Three additional guest cottages scatter throughout the landscape. The property also offers a North/South lighted tennis court and Infinity Pool with acres of citrus and rose gardens. You may decide to create your own dream home on one of two spectacular view sites overlooking the grounds and the entire valley, artistically framed by the majestic Santa Monica Mountains.

Address: 1993 W Potrero Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91361

Price: $14,500,000

For more information, please contact Nicole Van Parys and Gary Nesen at 805-795-1880 or nicole.vanparys@evrealestate.com

Nicole Van Parys and Gary Nesen are the exclusive agents representing the Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks, Hidden Valley, Calabasas, & Hidden Hills, CA real estate market as members of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of their listings here.

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A private marsh setting in The Preserve, this home has views through the cedars to Kildeer Pond and is adjacent to the nature trails. A short bike ride to the Kiawah Island Beach Club, this casually elegant five-bedroom cedar-shingled home features exquisite finishes throughout including mahogany and glass entry doors, pine-paneled den, old-growth pine floorboards combined with honed stone floors, ten-foot ceilings with extensive crown molding, deGuilio designed kitchen and a marsh-side wall of windows and sliding glass doors. Also the home is wired with an advanced TV, Sonos sound system and WiFi. The first floor features a desirable open floor plan connecting the deGuilio kitchen, dining area, family room, and screened porch that lead to the generous outdoor pool deck. Additionally, there are private areas with a study and separate den and media room. The gourmet kitchen showcases the granite counters, large eat-in island, Sub-Zero refrigerator with refrigerated drawers and an under-cabinet wine cooler, Wolf range and Thermador oven and microwave. Roomy walk-in pantry and laundry room are adjacent to the kitchen. The master suite flows off the family room and occupies one side of the first floor of the home. A private entry hall leads to well designed his and her closets, spacious master bath with large jacuzzi tub and walk-in shower. The master bedroom opens onto the private deck and pool area. The outdoor living space includes a large swimming pool and elevated spa. The huge IPE deck area features a screened porch, cabana with full bath, ice maker, gas grill, and built in sound system. The second floor has three bedrooms which share a second living area and have connecting balconies to a roomy deck that provides stunning views of the marsh and Kiawah River while overlooking the pool area. Also there is a small bunk room for overflow guests. The lower level has 2500 square feet of finished, dehumidified space with ample parking and storage including a 400 square feet of climate-controlled storage room with hanging and shelf storage. There is a Kiawah Island Club Social Membership opportunity available. Sold furnished with some personal exclusions.

Address: 113 Blue Heron Pond Road, Kiawah Island, SC 29455

Price: $2,295,000

For more information please contact Kathleen Dewitt at 843.870.4958 or kathleen.dewitt@akersellis.com

Akers Ellis Real Estate & Rentals is the exclusive brokerage representing the Charleston, Kiawah Island, Seabrook Island, SC real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of their listings here.

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Alan Titchmarsh, the host of the popular British lifestyle gardening show Love Your Garden, calls gardening, "apart from having children, the most rewarding thing in life."

If that's true, then these homes have reaped a huge reward.

Atlanta's Secret Garden

Imagine having your own private garden retreat minutes away from all that Buckhead has to offer. If this walled peace garden isn't enough to stir the spirit, this Cates Ridge property has over 8 usable acres--including a terraced stone path that leads to a waterfall emptying into a lake.

What could have just been an outdoor shower area, has become an old world-inspired reflecting pond and meditation space in the hands of a capable landscaper. The green grass is kept just long enough to curl around the edges of the natural stepping stones. Creeping ivy grows along the red brick retaining wall, while in the foreground a large potted fern keeps everything in balance. The stone bench is angled smartly to catch the calming trickle of water off of a rock into the gently bending pond below.

Secluded garden nooks don't usually appear on properties sporting full gyms, a Fox theater, and a massive pool, but that's what makes this spot such a charmer. Property listing by Debra Johnston.

Vancouver's All Decked Out Dining Space

Canada's real estate queen Sidra Subzwari lists some magnificent properties, but what makes this home special is the very attractive angular deck.

When a deck is not built with a designer's vision--it can be an eyesore but done correctly, a deck can be both comfortable and attractive.

This South Surrey home's deck spills into the yard like a smooth wooden landing pad. Tables and chairs outline various seating and entertainment options, from dinner under the stars to snuggling beside a warm fire. Potted perennials frame the edges in a much more pleasing and fragrant way than any railing would.

A small step up leads to French doors and the living area of the house, while one step down transitions into a stone walkway meandering into a verdant green yard.

Old Florida Charm

Few features feel more "old Florida" than the smell of seawater, tall palm trees, and white wicker rockers on wide porches. This Shell Point estate in Ruskin has all of that Floridian flavor in spades.

The grand white-washed collonades contrast pleasingly with the sun-drenched light green of the tropical plants and blue waters of Tampa Bay.

When this historic manor was originally built, its bones had to be ferried by barge across the bay and assembled using early 1900's methods. The old steeple still stands proudly above the mature trees on a lot that also features a lagoon and waterfall.

Houses like this come with their own stories, whispered in the crux of those tranquil twisting palms.

Offered by Jennifer Zales.

A Palace Garden Comes To Carmel, California

In the 17th Century, gardens in France were symbols of status. Members of the bourgeoisie class under Louis XIV used landscaping as a means of showing the world their wealth.

Offered by Carmel Realty Company, this established garden overlooking the ocean and surrounding a grand home off Mentone Road has something inspired by those formal gardens of royal Europe.

Solid stone steps and chiseled railings jutting out from behind stout hedges. A long swath of grass is cross-cut by pattern-laid stepping stones shadowed by landscaped beds cut into the naturally sloping earth.

Green, gray, and brown are the dominant hues here. The overall effect is a kingly garden--mature and refined. A manicured space carved from the wild overgrowth that plunges down the steep cliffs into the ocean below.

Home gardens can be precise or rough around the edges, contemporary or inspired by history. Their prestige is in their offerings: protection, privacy, rejuvenation, focus, and fresh air.

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