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Inside an Elegant European-Inspired Estate in Beverly Hills
Constructed in the 1980s, this Beverly Hills manor has been rejuvenated by celebrated designer Michael S. Smith to blend refined European style with luxurious American modernism. Stately magnolias, august privacy hedges, manicured greenery, and an ornate iron gate create an appropriately distinguished milieu for this elegant traditional-style home in the heart of Beverly Hills, long renowned as one of the world’s most exclusive, sophisticated locales
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The Great Outdoors: 4 Homes Ideal For Indoor-Outdoor Living
In legendary locales from Easthampton to Southern California, these estates were designed to take advantage of summer’s long, lovely days and nights, effortlessly blending indoor comforts and conveniences with easy access to enchanting outdoor spaces.
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Tile Trends: 4 Homes With Unique Tilework
Few things can transform a bath like a dazzling display of tile. Featuring striking details and vibrant hues, the tile in these four unique baths—in homes from the Northeast to the Southwest—are sure to make a splash.
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Cooking With Color: 5 Homes With Colorful Kitchen Cabinetry
Like a shower of fresh herbs that enlivens almost any dish, the colorful kitchen cabinets in these five homes—from East Coast to West—really spice up their spaces.
ReadMichelin awards 13 Toronto restaurants with first stars
After years in the making, it was announced back in May that Toronto will be the first MICHELIN Guide destination in Canada and the sixth in North American.
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5 Perfect Poolside Patios For Your Next Summer Party
Like a star, the summer season shines brighter and hotter as it nears its denouement—and as the weather heats up, so do the outdoor parties. But not all celebrations are alike: some ignite noisy revelry, while others invoke quiet reverie. That’s why it’s important to have a property, and a scenic poolside patio, that complements the company you want to keep. Here are five fabulous homes to inspire your future festivities.
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Summer Design Essentials You Should Know
When it comes to design for summer, it’s all about remixing, bringing the outdoors in, and embracing the unexpected. From patios to gardens to breakfast nooks, both indoor and outdoor spaces deserve a summer refresh, with sustainability and lasting quality in mind.
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Sip And Splash: 5 Homes With Outdoor Bars
It’s patio season! When the hottest venue is your private porch or poolside, every day is like a vacation, and summer seems endless. Unwinding with a sumptuous drink in hand and the sun arching overhead is a sensation and sentiment that knows no borders.
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Dramatic Doorways: 5 Homes With Colorful Front Doors
Everyone wants to make a good first impression. From the Hamptons to Houston and beyond, these homes feature front doors that greet guests with doses of welcoming, eye-catching color.
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Lofty Pursuits: 4 Elevated Loft Apartments
With their open floor plans, soaring ceilings, oversized windows, art-friendly walls, and stylish industrial accents, these five homes—from Chelsea to California, with Texas in between—prove that a loft is often the ultimate urban sanctuary.
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Go Your Own Way: 3 Off-Grid Luxury Homes
To enjoy the most majestic landscapes on earth, you normally have to be willing to live rough for a few days. And the concept of living “off the grid” is certainly picturesque in theory, but cumbersome in practice. Have a look at three unparalleled off-grid luxury homes in the United States.
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Gardens Like These Are Cause For Celebration
A grand entryway or elegant dining room can wow your guests, but nothing leaves a lasting impression like a spectacular garden.
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What’s Old Is New Again: 5 Impressive Home Transformations
Whether a former barn or the onetime headquarters of a pharmaceutical company, these five homes have been carefully, stylishly altered and updated, respecting each building’s long, storied history while introducing architectural, aesthetic, and technological innovations.
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3 Mediterranean Villas To Retreat To
What is it about the Mediterranean coast that makes it such a paradisiacal place for a personal retreat? Perhaps it’s the juxtaposition of white sand beaches and translucent blue waters with beautifully preserved artifacts of history and culture, or the sense of peace brought on by the breathtaking tranquility of an open horizon. Here’s a peek inside three paragon properties whose aesthetics, caliber, and locales place them at the pinnacle of classic Mediterranean living.
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The Lounge Life: Five Homes Ideal For Indoor-Outdoor Living
In desirable locales from East Hampton to San Francisco, these five homes are perfect for the long, lovely days of summer, blending spaces for enjoying the outdoors with easy access to interior comforts and conveniences.
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Fabulous And Functional: 5 Home Offices That Inspire Productivity
For the busy professional, having a home office can be non-negotiable. These studious, aesthetically pleasing spaces in homes from East Coast to West boast designs that balance elegance and efficiency.
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Toronto to Get a Place on the Coveted World Culinary Michelin Map
From a Cape Cod cottage to a villa with a view of the Pacific, these six properties prove that a retreating to a summer rental can be as luxurious and stylish as staying home.
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Home Away From Home: 5 Enchanting Summer Rentals
From a Cape Cod cottage to a villa with a view of the Pacific, these six properties prove that a retreating to a summer rental can be as luxurious and stylish as staying home.
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5 Homes That Showcase Their Acclaimed Architects—And Their Stunning Surroundings
Every building extends beyond its blueprint and interfaces directly with its environment. The best architects see this, opening their eyes to the landscapes that encompass their works.
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The Lush Life: Homes Surrounded By Beautiful Greenery
From a modernist masterpiece in Southern California to historic compound in the Hamptons, these homes are surrounded by lush green spaces that extend their interior luxury to the outdoors.
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Making A Splash: Homes With Soothing Water Features
Whether classical or colorfully modern, a fountain brings the serene sounds of water to any estate. Each of these five homes—from Connecticut to California—uses a fountain to turn an outdoor area into an oasis that is both eye-catching and calming.
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Stylish Swimming Pools That Make A Splash
Few things are more enticing than a refreshing swim or float during the long, hot days of summer. These dazzling pools—in locations from Connecticut to California—encourage outdoor enjoyment and relaxation in sophisticated settings.
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Inside a Sophisticated Wine Country Aerie
In ancient mythology, Aurora, the goddess of dawn, would dance across the sky announcing the arrival of the sun each day. An address on Aurora Lane, then, feels fitting for this one-of-a-kind home, which with its southern orientation and walls of glass revels sunlight from morning till night.
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Lounging Poolside: 6 Ideas to Refresh Your Backyard
Summer is in full swing, bringing with it long days, shimmering pools, cocktails, and lazy afternoons with the latest bestsellers. For the innovative homeowner, the pool patio can be so much more than a functional space for dripping on the concrete. From cozy furnishings to vivid foliage, here are some ideas to refresh your backyard and turn your major water feature into a fabulous oasis.
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