Q&A with “Hygge & West Home” Authors Aimee Lagos and Christiana Coop
Christiana Coop and Aimee Lagos, creators of Hygge & West designs, know how to make the home a retreat, a soft and charming space that really embraces hygge, the Danish design term for a cozy, sweet environment.
Intracorp Introduces Townhouse Community, LUX, in Uptown Irvine
The Southern California urban living experience is receiving an upgrade with its newest townhouse community addition, LUX Irvine. Created by established real estate developer Intracorp, LUX takes a luxury approach with an exclusive enclave of 39 three-story contemporary townhouses.
What is Biophilic Design and Why is Growing in Popularity?
Leaders at SageGlass offer their thoughts on biophilic design and the roots designers and architects can take to implement more sustainable measures.
What’s on Tap for Kitchens?
“When it comes to high-end luxury, it’s about quality. It’s about finishes, color and the wow factor,” says National Kitchen & Bath Association Industry Relations Manager Elle H-Millard, who is also a certified kitchen designer, noting that luxury continues to be more about the user experience.
Luxury Farm-to-Table Experiences
The wildly popular social movement “farm-to-table” encourages sourcing food locally, so that consumers know exactly where their food came from. Knowing the origin of your food encourages the freshest dining, and that can be found in these three dining options.
A New Dawn in Lighting Design
Created to honor “the memory of the sun,” fixtures from the Dawn to Dusk collection by haberdashery create a strong connection one of the most extraordinary natural occurrences.
Historic Somerset to Gain Pendry Natirar & Residences
Pendry Hotels is slated to redesign and reinvigorate one of America’s great country estates in Somerset, NJ, in addition to developing 24 contemporary countryside residences in 2020.
Comparing Costs of NYC Beach Neighborhoods
As one of America’s most elite summertime destinations, the Hamptons are home to many celebrities, CEOs, and NYC’s many socialites. Though considered one of the most expensive real estate markets in the country, other parts of the NYC Metropolitan area are surpassing the Hamptons in price by square foot.
Owning Your Second Home In Lush Hawaii
For those itching to own their second home, considering the lush islands of Hawaii is ideal. There are many benefits of owning a vacation home in Hawaii’s tropical climate while still having the safety and security of U.S. laws.
NYC Homes for Every Celebrity
Whether a popstar like Ariana or a comedian like Pete, celebrities of all types are looking to own property in the Big Apple. Here are a few perfect for every type of New York City’s celebrities.
New Artefacto Collection Honors Cinema and Technology
Celebrating its 40th anniversary, Artefacto is committed to designing with function and style in mind, while blending global influences from Italy, France, Brazil and beyond. The new collection arrives this month to the U.S. and embodies Artefacto’s signature contemporary aesthetic, now with a tribute to cinema and technology.
Through the Years: Generational Differences and Societal Change
Generational differences drive so many societal changes, yet overgeneralizations about the wants and needs of large portions of the population can lead to costly misconceptions. One well-respected researcher is trying to unravel myth from reality.
HGTV Crowns Best Historic Home of 2018
HGTV’s wildly popular online contest, the Ultimate House Hunt 2018, has come to a close, with the 86 finalists from 13 countries receiving more than 880,000 votes. Houses were divided into several categories, included waterfront homes, amazing kitchens and modern masterpieces.
Killing the Cubicle: Q&A with ‘White Space’ CEO
White Space, an innovative service customizing interiors for commercial and office spaces worldwide, is redefining the office experience one space at a time. We spoke to Aytan Litwin, the founder and CEO of White Space, on his favorite projects and vision for the company’s future.
Park Slope’s Newest Rental, No.223, Launches Leasing
Greystone Development, a New York-based real estate development company, has commenced leasing at No. 223, located in Park Slope, Brooklyn. Situated near the Union Street MTA station, above Starbucks and next door to Blink fitness, this modern, 13-story building adds 63 meticulously designed rental units, from studios to two bedrooms, to this vibrant neighborhood.
Inside Rob Lowe’s California Estate, Now for Sale
Heart-throb actor of screen and television Rob Lowe and his wife Sheryl listed their estate in Montecito, California for $47 million in July, and are still awaiting a lucky buyer. Located in a star-studded neighborhood, whoever buys this home will be living among some of the world’s biggest stars, including Oprah Winfrey, Ellen DeGeneres, and Gwyneth Paltrow.
The Impact of Accents
Meant to add that perfect finishing touch, accent pieces carry an important weight when it comes to completing a room’s design — from the size of a mirror or its frame to the brightness of matching lamps. High-end brand Frontgate understands the impact these items have on a space and offers an assortment of essential furnishings that bring that space together.
All-Inclusive: Blending Classical and Contemporary Design in LA
Offering a one-stop shop for high-end design — architecture, landscape architecture and interior design services under a single roof on Los Angeles’ famed Miracle Mile — is Studio William Hefner.
Global Sweet Spots: Cutting-Edge Creations Around the World
Innovative pastry chefs around the world are presenting cutting-edge creations while respecting centuries-old traditions. Most celebrity chefs specialize in savory courses while those who master sweets — the very dishes that put an exclamation point on any memorable meal — toil in relative obscurity.
New Game from Luxury Travel Company Inspires Clients
The Great Game is a tailored journey that includes challenges, clues, puzzles and chance encounters to help you discover a location in a completely new and engaging way.
Opulence Without Guilt: Indulging While Making the World a Better Place
The website Olivela allows customers to shop for luxury fashion and beauty products, knowing that a portion of all proceeds goes to designated charities.
Captivating Copper
Ditch overused gold and silver trends for charming copper hues that will add to your home’s modern, yet cozy atmosphere.Copper’s versatility is why you should incorporate it into your decor this year. The range of shades, from pale soft tones to rich and deep copper allows for designers to work with a material and color that is complex. Silver and gold are classic, but copper is an exciting touch of diversity amongst tradition.
Gourmet Food Halls
Offering variety, convenience and a sense of community, these food courts for grown-ups are being embraced across the country. Teenagers hanging out at the local shopping mall may consume greasy pizza and hot dogs on sticks, but reimagining the food court with high epicurean standards is a hot development trend. Across the country, sophisticated food halls are filling historic buildings in reenergized downtowns.
Travel Designers
The Internet may have killed the travel agent, but increasing demand for customized and curated experiences has created a new niche. To some, “travel agent” may be a term of the past. Replaced in part by technological strides and the rise of the internet, travel agents have been in decline in recent years and that trend is set to continue over the next decade. Yet, a new class of travel experts altogether are gaining traction — travel designers, who offer high-end curated trips based on their own personal travel expertise.
Q&A: Kitchen Design Brand Showcases “True” Luxury
Handcrafted in America since 1945, True Residential’s commitment to American-made products goes all the way back to its beginnings as a commercial refrigeration company in St. Louis. In today’s world, where design is specialized and unique for every home, particularly in the kitchen, the brand remains vital to the industry. A team of designers at True Residential spoke with Unique Homes about the brand’s influence on kitchen design, both in the home and commercial spaces.