Home & Decoration

Calling all enthusiasts of European and modern design: this extensively remodeled, transitional home in Portland, Oregon, features a combination of contemporary flair, traditional elements and exquisite details.

Built in 1982, the 7,700-square-foot home also benefits from its location in the Dunthorpe suburb, one of the most sought-after neighborhoods in the area. Throughout the years, the four-bedroom residence has been architecturally revamped to include a circular drive and pond with a reconfigured porch area that offers a welcoming entry lined with espalier camellias.

“The home was built by a gentleman who spent a considerable amount of time in Europe and particularly France,” says listing agent Mimi McCaslin of LUXE | Forbes Global Propertieswho shares the listing with business partner Anne-Marie Knapp

As climate change becomes more of a problem in the United States and globally, having a green home is becoming more desirable. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), there has been a notable increase in homes on the market with energy-efficient features, as homeowners try to reduce their environmental impact.

Green home features, like solar panels, can improve the efficiency of your home by requiring less energy and fewer resources. If you are thinking about upgrading your home with green features, here’s everything you need to know — including what green improvements can increase the value of your home, and how to find your Home Energy Score.

2022 energy statistics

Energy saving homes are becoming more common, and buyers are making green features a priority during their search. Here are some statistics around energy-efficient homes, including those certified as LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), a widely

Home Bar Design in Modern Residential Projects

According to a recent survey by spirits industry market analysis firm IWSR, 54% of online buyers of alcohol in the US made their first purchase during the pandemic. Most consumers decided to ‘treat themselves’ to more expensive spirit brands than usual, many opting for the higher shelf bottles in order to finally master the art of home-made cocktails – elaborate, to-be-sipped drinks worthy of the bigger investment. IWSR says that those habits are sticking. Along with them comes the need for an aesthetic plan of attack concerning the display of said pricey bottles: home bar architecture.

Gone are the days of dark, prohibition-inspired backrooms and post-war basement bars. The home bar has officially graduated to front and center in modern residential designs, and can

Drive around Miami and you’ll be dazzled by an array of luxury car brands in an abundance you won’t find anywhere else. And now, those brands can be found in Miami’s skyline, too.

In recent years, elite automakers have been partnering with condo builders to create luxury branded residences, decked out with flashy amenities and extravagant services.

“Cars are a big part of people’s lifestyle in Miami,” said Jon Mann, a real estate agent with the Jills Zeder Group, who has sold units at the Porsche Design Tower and Aston Martin Residences. “These brands are looking for ways to set themselves apart and make themselves feel even more special to high net-worth individuals that have the resources to buy anything… They want to create a closer bond with that clientele.”

In Miami’s Brickell neighborhood, 1100 Millicento by Italian car design firm Pininfarina, was the first among the branded towers, with

This five-bedroom, six bathroom home in Studio City, California, was a new Cape Cod-style construction, bought off plan complete with standard issue lighting, fixtures and fittings.

Its new owner, however, wanted to make it her own and introduce more interest, unique features and personality. Above all, she wanted to add happiness to her new home, with texture and natural elements, and called on the expertise of an interior designer to do exactly that. The result of the home’s major redesign truly makes it one of the world’s best homes – spacious, bright and full of clever design solutions.

The interior designer who brought about the transformation is Jessica Nicastro, of Jessica Nicostro Design (opens in new tab), who worked closely with the homeowner to come up with the home’s new look. ‘We came in to de-spec the home,’ explains Jessica. ‘We swapped out lighting, all furnishings, and added custom