Subtly Serene: 4 Homes With Soothing Neutral Interiors
These singular homes in locales from East Coast to West ensure an enduring stylishness and serenity with swaths of calming, classic natural shades.
These singular homes in locales from East Coast to West ensure an enduring stylishness and serenity with swaths of calming, classic natural shades.'
Serene Montecito Oasis
Sotheby’s International Realty – Montecito – Coast Village Road Brokerage
Tucked amid mature oaks and gardens in Montecito’s coveted Golden Quadrangle, this tranquil mountain-view getaway consists of a four-bedroom main residence with a three-car garage, a freestanding guest cottage, an auxiliary garage that could also serve as a gym, and a courtyard featuring a pool, a spa, patios, and a pool house. Throughout, a soothing muted palette contributes to a sophisticated and serene ambience. Woodwork and stone in various tones continue the emphasis on organic hues and provide a link with the outdoors.
Chic Country Club Bungalow
Equestrian Sotheby’s International Realty
This stylish bungalow in Wellington’s prestigious Palm Beach Polo Golf and Country Club boasts a modern design that is both luxurious and comfortable. The light-filled open-plan living and entertaining areas have an inviting sense of space and an airy ambience thanks to soaring vaulted ceilings, abundant windows, and a dedication to neutral hues. The chef’s kitchen is accented with soothing white oak and eye-catching marble. The wraparound porch is ideal for relaxing with one of the area’s many lakes in full view.
Indoor-Outdoor Wine Country Getaway
Sotheby’s International Realty – St. Helena Brokerage
An indoor-outdoor lifestyle is the focus at this enviable estate—which consists of a three-bedroom main residence and a two-bedroom guesthouse—just minutes from St. Helena, the “crown jewel of the Napa Valley.” Thoughtfully chosen earth-inspired colors and natural textures create an organic serenity in the open-concept floor plan and—with the help of disappearing walls of glass—blur the lines between indoors and out. The property boasts environmentally conscious landscaping and such resort-caliber amenities as a pool with a Baja shelf, a spa, and a fire pit.
Sophisticated Soho Aerie
Sotheby’s International Realty – Downtown Manhattan Brokerage
Occupying an entire floor of a fashionable building, this three-bedroom condominium home is a rare, unique aerie in Soho. Among the many alluring elements are 11-foot ceilings, radiant-heated Danish oak floors, windows in every room, a Poliform kitchen with top-tier appliances, open-plan living spaces with a curved wall of mullioned glass facing the Freedom Tower, a chic minimalist palette, and highly sought-after private outdoor space. The building offers a full-time door attendant and concierge, a gym, storage, and parking available for purchase.
This article was originally published in Sotheby’s International Realty Extraordinary Living Blog in March 2024.
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