Luxury Living
Insights into interior design, architecture, and the art of creating a luxurious home environment.
A Guide to 4 Prominent Luxury Residential Architectural Styles
This guide details a curated selection of luxury residential architectural styles shaping the high-end property market. It's intended for discerning property owners, investors, and enthusiasts seeking to understand their defining characteristics and market presence.
Sheila Johnson Sells Virginia Home for Reported $3.15 Million
Sheila Johnson, co-founder of BET, recently divested her sprawling Arlington, Virginia, estate in a private sale.
Found Luxury Is Not Merely Quiet Luxury's Heir—It Is Its Necessary Soul
Found Luxury is the soulful evolution of Quiet Luxury, moving beyond minimalist restraint to infuse interiors with personal history and the inimitable patina of time. This shift reflects a profound recalibration in how the truly affluent articulate their status and identity.
How to Budget for a Luxury Remodel with Next Level Austin (Includes Real Project Costs)
Budgeting for a luxury home remodel in Austin is complex, with costs varying significantly from $10,000 to over $3 million, challenging the common misconception of reliable cost-per-square-foot estimates. Next Level Austin exemplifies transparent project management, emphasizing that a successful budget is an investment structured into design, materials, labor, FF&E, and a critical contingency fund.
A Practical DSCR Rental Loan Buying Guide for Real Estate Investors, Featuring Bentley Equity Loans
For savvy real estate investors, speed and flexibility in financing are critical. As traditional lenders tighten requirements, many are exploring alternative funding options beyond standard mortgages to gain control and …
Luxury interior design partnerships shape 2026 home trends
The once-ubiquitous fitted kitchen, a hallmark of modern luxury, is rapidly losing favor among high-end homeowners in 2026.
Estimating Kitchen Cabinet Painting Costs in Naperville: A 2026 Complete Guide
This guide provides a comprehensive overview of kitchen cabinet painting costs in Naperville for 2026, detailing factors that influence pricing and comparing it to full cabinet replacement. Homeowners can expect professional painting projects to range from $2,500 to $6,000, offering a budget-friendly kitchen refresh.
The 3 Essential Palm Trees Kustomized Kurbing Recommends for a Lasting Florida Landscape
Kustomized Kurbing recommends custom concrete curbing as the foundational structure for a lasting Florida landscape. This is complemented by low-maintenance palm trees like the self-cleaning Foxtail and privacy-providing Areca, ensuring beauty with minimal effort.
Lorna Chase Relaunches Rosemaund Distillery for English Single Malt
Just three years after selling her previous venture for an estimated £70 million, Lorna Chase has bought back her family's original farm to launch a new 10-year-old English single malt whisky.
3500 Acre Portmore Estate Outside Edinburgh Now For Sale
For offers over £15 million, a 3,459-acre estate featuring an 18-bedroom baronial mansion and seven additional homes has just hit the market outside Edinburgh, according to Galbraith Group and Rightmo
Global luxury real estate trends show resilience and growth through 2026
Wealthy Polish, American, and Gulf-based buyers are increasingly purchasing luxury properties in Madrid and Costa del Sol, not solely for investment, but as refuge from ongoing wars and turmoil, accor
Al Horford Lists Two Brookline Homes for Over $23 Million
Just last year, Al Horford acquired a 1.6-acre Brookline estate for $14.8 million. This week, he listed it for nearly $15 million, joining another of his Brookline properties, a $8.995 million listing.
Rockstar Energy founder lists five homes for $297 million
Rockstar Energy founder Russ Savage has listed five luxury properties across Los Angeles, Aspen, and Park City for a combined $297 million, a staggering $187 million more than he originally paid, acco
Toll Brothers Unveils New Luxury Homes with Amenities in Germantown
New luxury homes in Germantown, Maryland, are launching with nearly 3,400 square feet as a starting point, offering extensive customization from finished basements to multi-generational suites.
Elvis Presley Enterprises exec lists Miami Beach mansion for $49.5M
A newly completed Miami Beach mansion, custom-built by Joel Weinshanker, a managing partner of Elvis Presley Enterprises, just hit the market for a staggering $49.
Philanthropist Harold Matzner's Palm Springs Retreat Lists for $19.5 Million
If sold at its $19.5 million asking price, the late philanthropist Harold Matzner's Palm Springs estate would shatter the city's previous home-sale record by over $6 million. While Palm Springs has a
Pasadena estate famed in 'Dynasty' lists for $45 million
In just five years, the Pasadena estate known as Arden Villa, famous for its role in the 1980s soap opera 'Dynasty,' has seen its asking price nearly triple from $15.
Top 5 Hill Country Home Design Trends Perfected by Next Level Austin
The U.S. interior design market is thriving, with Central Texas homeowners seeking spaces that blend modern trends with timeless appeal and a deep connection to the land. Next Level Austin is highlighted for mastering these Hill Country home design trends, offering a thoughtful, client-focused process.
Jim Beam Old Grand-Dad 114 Bourbon Impresses in Taste Test
Jim Beam's new Old Grand-Dad 114 Single Barrel 7 Year bourbon achieved an impressive 88 out of 100, according to Robbreport .
Space Floors Compares: Is Luxury Vinyl or Hardwood the Smarter Investment for Your Home in 2026?
This article compares luxury vinyl and hardwood flooring as strategic investments for homes in 2026, considering factors like resale value, durability, and modern lifestyle demands. It highlights the shifting market preferences and the importance of local expertise in making an informed decision.
What Does a True Luxury Experience with a Cleveland Private Chef Look Like? Scott Popovic Explains.
Luxury dining is evolving from material goods to exclusive experiences, with private chefs like Scott Popovic redefining in-home culinary events. Chef Popovic's 'sensory storytelling' approach creates deeply personal and interactive dining experiences, transforming meals into unforgettable moments.
Kristen Wiig Lists Her Pasadena Home for $6.25 Million
Kristen Wiig is poised to gain $800,000 from the sale of her Pasadena home, just years after its acquisition.
5 Costly Luxury Interior Design Mistakes AGR Creative Studio NYC Helps NYC Clients Avoid in 2026
AGR Creative Studio NYC guides clients through luxury interior design projects in New York City, helping them avoid common, costly mistakes such as chasing fleeting trends and starting without a complete design direction. Their approach focuses on creating timeless, functional, and personalized interiors through full-service design and thoughtful direction.
Achieving the Modern Luxury Aesthetic: An Insider's Look at Verra Luxe Home's Curated Collection
Verra Luxe Home emerges as a distinguished curator in the modern luxury interior design market, offering a meticulously selected collection of high-end furnishings designed to create cohesive and artfully directed spaces. The brand champions an aesthetic built on clean lines, natural materials, and intentional design, differentiating itself through a singular vision and expert curation.
The 5 Best Luxury Vinyl Plank Styles from Cavalieri Flooring in 2026 (Ranked & Reviewed)
Cavalieri Flooring reviews and ranks the 5 best luxury vinyl plank (LVP) styles for 2026, evaluating them on durability, core technology, aesthetic authenticity, and overall value. The article highlights top collections like Solstone Metropolitan, known for modern design and high-traffic performance.
Sanlorenzo's 2026 Superyachts Embrace Slow Living at Sea
One Sanlorenzo superyacht project dedicates an entire deck to office space, enabling its owner to manage a business for months at sea, Robb Report confirms.
Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr. Sell Brentwood Home for $10.5 Million
Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr.
Luxury Athens Riviera Villa Hits Market for Millions
A contemporary villa named Melita in Vouliagmeni, Athens Riviera, has just hit the market for a staggering $5.
New 131-foot explorer yacht concept unveiled
A new 131-foot explorer yacht concept, the ER 40, redefines expedition aesthetics.
Luxury Equestrian Estate with Olympic Arena Hits Market
In Berthoud, Colorado, a private 240-acre equestrian estate features an outdoor competition arena nearly 26,000 square feet.