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Why The Bayeux Tapestry is Fall’s Biggest Design Inspiration
Threaded with history and human endeavor, the 11th-century masterpiece is the antithesis of AI, writes Elizabeth Metcalfe The Bayeux Tapestry has been loaned to the British Museum, London, from Normandy, France. Photograph: © La Fabrique de Patrimoines en Normandie / Antoine Cazin Few international exhibitions have caused quite such a frenzy as France’s historic loan […]
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Spotlight on Toronto: Film, Food and Cultured Luxury
Visitors to the International Film Festival will discover liveable neighborhoods as varied as their inhabitants, says Julia Viele Hoggs Hollow, Toronto | Sotheby’s International Realty Canada If you’re seeking a city that blends culture, culinary excellence and luxury, Toronto easily comes to mind. The Canadian metropolis is among the most multicultural in the world, with […]
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Inside Rancho Santa Fe’s Maison de Campagne
A team of experts—from architect to landscaper—considered every detail of this remarkable Southern California estate, creating a true turnkey home meticulously curated to align with the rhythm of life. The Covenant—the original prestigious heart of Rancho Santa Fe—was so named for the protections its founders established to ensure that the natural landscape and architectural aesthetics […]
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Color Chart: The Joys of a Burgundy Home
Our monthly series asks: How do you bring color into luxury design? Burgundy adds warmth and glamour, writes Jill Krasny Knightsbridge, London | United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty Some homes make a lasting impression while others quickly fade from the mind. Almost always, the design and color scheme is a factor. Navy is elegant, versatile […]
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Inside an Elegant Wilshire Boulevard Penthouse
Spanning some 4,000 square feet on two levels, this regal four-bedroom penthouse towers above Los Angeles at one of the most coveted addresses along Wilshire Boulevard. It exudes an elegant classicism that belies a locale perhaps better known for sun, sand, and surf. One of the most renowned thoroughfares in the United States—if not the […]
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Significant Sales: July 2026 Highlights
From a £30M sale in London, England, to a US$24M in Seagrove Beach, Florida, here are significant sales represented by the Sotheby’s International Realty global network in July. London, England Sarah Peck | United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty Canada, £30M View properties in London, England Seagrove Beach, Florida Lauren Boger|Scenic Sotheby’s International Realty, US$24M View […]
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Shaken or Stirred: How To Design The Perfect Home Bar
A dedicated drinking den is a luxury must-have. From a ‘vampire speakeasy’ to an incognito cabinet, the best designs maintain an element of surprise, finds Elizabeth Fazzare A cocktail bar by Chad Dorsey Design with custom branding, menu and drinks, all in the comfort of a private Dallas residence. Photo: Stephen Karlisch Sometimes staying in […]
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High Shine: The Supreme Luxury of Lacquer
Whether used to saturate or merely accent, this spectacularly versatile—and surprisingly ancient—finish is always polished, discovers Kate Youde Gloss-finish coffee table by Peter Mikic. Photograph: The Lacquer Company With its high-gloss sheen, lacquer is an eye-catching finish. And it has caught the attention of contemporary designers, who appreciate the freedom it allows them with color. […]
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Inside Santa Barbara’s Four Oaks
The regal residence known as Four Oaks, sited on three lush, versatile acres in the storied enclave of Hope Ranch, has a timeless style befitting a prestigious provenance that includes Fess Parker and Julia Child. Strewn with swaying palms and grandfather oaks, the exclusive Southern California community of Hope Ranch brims with the mythos of […]
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Spotlight on Helsinki: Design-Savvy City Between Land and Sea
Helsinki Design Week is a clear highlight, but the Finnish capital is a year-round destination for the creatively curious, writes Paula Hotti Helsinki, Finland | Snellman Sotheby’s International Realty Architects Alvar and Aino Aalto, design houses Marimekko and Iittala and, of course, the Moomins have made Finnish design famous around the world. Yet Helsinki is […]
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