Luxury Homes

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Editorial illustration for Context Is the New Luxury: How to Read a Home's Relationship to Its Place
Design & Spaces

Context Is the New Luxury: How to Read a Home's Relationship to Its Place

Contextual architecture in luxury homes prioritizes belonging by integrating design with the site, materials, and climate, offering a rare resource in an era of placeless design. This approach enhances livability and creates a genuine connection to place, providing tangible benefits beyond mere aesthetics.

Amina El-Sayed·October 26, 2026
Editorial illustration for The Unexpected Warmth of Concrete: How Brutalism Was Reimagined for Luxury Homes
Design & Spaces

The Unexpected Warmth of Concrete: How Brutalism Was Reimagined for Luxury Homes

Brutalist architecture, once associated with cold, institutional buildings, is being reimagined for luxury residential design. Contemporary architects are softening its raw concrete and geometric forms with natural materials and refined finishes to create a warm, sophisticated, and livable aesthetic.

Amina El-Sayed·October 11, 2026
From Staged to Sold: Gina McDonald's Insider Tips on Preparing a Luxury Home for Market
Design & Spaces

From Staged to Sold: Gina McDonald's Insider Tips on Preparing a Luxury Home for Market

Preparing a luxury home for the market is an art form that transcends mere tidying. Gina McDonald offers insider tips, leveraging her dual expertise in high-end design and real estate to transform properties for maximum impact and return.

Sponsored·July 5, 2026
Luxurious living room with abundant natural light, indoor plants, a living green wall, and a calming water feature, embodying biophilic design principles.
Design & Spaces

Biophilic Design in Luxury Homes: Three Principles That Make Nature Functional, Not Just Decorative

Biophilic design in luxury homes integrates nature through direct elements, natural materials, and light manipulation, transforming spaces into functional sanctuaries that enhance well-being and offer measurable comfort beyond mere aesthetics.

Amina El-Sayed·July 3, 2026
A minimalist luxury living room with Japanese design elements, featuring soft diffused light from a shoji screen and tranquil ambiance.
Design & Spaces

Japanese Light Concepts for Luxury Homes: How to Design With Hikari and Orchestrated Shadow

Discover the art of Japanese lighting design, focusing on 'hikari'—light that shifts with time—and the deliberate use of shadow to create depth and atmosphere in luxury homes. Learn how orientation, architectural elements, and responsive materials can transform your living spaces.

Amina El-Sayed·July 1, 2026
A vast 3500-acre Scottish estate featuring an 18-bedroom baronial mansion, rolling hills, dense woodlands, and a working sheep farm.
The Portfolio

3500 acre Edinburgh estate with baronial mansion lists for sale

Just outside Edinburgh, a 3,500-acre estate featuring an 18-bedroom baronial mansion and a working sheep farm has hit the market for over $19.

Isabella Montoya·June 27, 2026
A cinematic view of Central Park Tower, NYC's tallest residential building, at sunset, highlighting its height and luxury.
The Portfolio

NYC's Tallest Residential Building: Units on Market

A 2,649-square-foot unit in New York City's tallest residential building, Central Park Tower, is now on the market for $11.

Amina El-Sayed·June 27, 2026
Luxurious 2.7-acre coastal estate in Watch Hill, Rhode Island, featuring a main house, guest house, pool, tennis court, and ocean access.
The Portfolio

Taylor Swift's Neighbor House Listed for $23.5M

A sprawling 2.7-acre estate in Watch Hill, Rhode Island, has hit the market for $23.5 million, offering the rare chance to become a direct neighbor to pop superstar Taylor Swift. While the broader hou

Amina El-Sayed·June 25, 2026
Exterior view of Al Horford's sprawling 13,200-square-foot Brookline mansion listed for $15 million.
The Portfolio

Al Horford Lists Boston-Area Mansion for $15 Million

Just a year after purchasing a sprawling 13,200-square-foot Brookline mansion for $14.

Amina El-Sayed·June 25, 2026
Ultra-modern mansion overlooking a city skyline at sunset, with a Rockstar Energy can and real estate brochures on a table.
Journeys

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, according to Robb Report .

Isabella Montoya·June 24, 2026
A classic Los Angeles midcentury modern home with expansive glass windows and clean architectural lines, bathed in warm sunset light.
The Portfolio

Los Angeles midcentury modern homes command high prices

The Asher Residence, a Rodney Walker-designed midcentury modern home in Sherman Oaks, now commands $3.

Isabella Montoya·June 23, 2026
Luxurious Upper West Side duplex penthouse with a vast rooftop terrace offering stunning views of the Hudson River and city skyline.
The Portfolio

Upper West Side Duplex Penthouse Hits Market

A sprawling 6,000-square-foot duplex penthouse on the Upper West Side, complete with a 3,700-square-foot private rooftop terrace, just hit the market for $21.

Chen Wei·June 23, 2026
Exterior view of Katy Perry's former Beverly Hills guesthouse, a modern luxury property with elegant lighting, listed for $8.5 million.
The Portfolio

Katy Perry's guesthouse relists for $8.5 million

Katy Perry sold her Beverly Hills guesthouse for a mere $25,000 profit in 2021, but it's now back on the market for $8.5 million.

Amina El-Sayed·June 19, 2026
Ultra-modern Miami Beach mansion with infinity pool and waterfront views, listed for $49.5 million by an Elvis Presley Enterprises executive.
The Portfolio

Elvis Presley Enterprises exec lists Miami mansion for $49.5 million

Joel Weinshanker, a managing partner of Elvis Presley Enterprises, has listed his custom-built Miami Beach residence for $49.

Chen Wei·June 15, 2026
Luxurious Miami duplex penthouse with a 40-foot private pool overlooking Biscayne Bay and the city skyline at sunset.
The Portfolio

Miami's $23.5 Million Sky Mansion Duplex Penthouse Hits Market

A 40-foot-long private pool overlooking Biscayne Bay and the Miami skyline: this is just one feature of a new duplex penthouse listed for $23.

Isabella Montoya·June 13, 2026
Sutton Stracke's Bel Air estate, a luxurious modern mansion with city views, listed for $8.955 million.
The Portfolio

Sutton Stracke Lists Bel Air Estate for $8.955 Million

Just four years after acquiring her Bel Air estate for $5.35 million, reality star Sutton Stracke has listed the property for sale in 2026 at nearly $9 million, as reported by the New York Post.

Julian Abernathy·June 13, 2026
Ultra-modern luxury estate on a Palm Springs hillside with multiple pools and panoramic desert views at sunset.
The Portfolio

Philanthropist's Palm Springs hillside retreat lists for $19.5 million

Harold Matzner's Palm Springs estate, a breathtaking $19.

Olivier Dubois·June 12, 2026
Interior of Jaylen Brown's Boston penthouse, showcasing modern design, city views, and luxury furnishings.
The Portfolio

Jaylen Brown Lists Boston Penthouse for $5 Million

Jaylen Brown's Boston penthouse is on the market for $5 million, but the exact asking price and included features vary across major news outlets.

Amina El-Sayed·June 9, 2026
A modern luxury mansion in the Hollywood Hills with expansive grounds, illuminated by the warm glow of sunset.
The Portfolio

Chris Evans' Hollywood Hills home relisted for $6.4 million

Chris Evans' Hollywood Hills retreat, a 4,600 square foot residence, just saw its asking price slashed by over $600,000, relisting at $6,395,000.

Chen Wei·June 6, 2026
Modern artist studio in Venice, California, bathed in sunlight, showcasing sculptures and canvases, representing Klaus Rinke's successful real estate investment.
The Portfolio

Klaus Rinke's Venice Enclave: A Financial Masterpiece

Artist Klaus Rinke's Los Angeles home and studio, acquired for a modest $175,000 in 1987, just commanded nearly $3.

Isabella Montoya·June 5, 2026
Exterior view of Kristen Wiig's luxurious Pasadena home, a grand Mediterranean-style mansion with manicured gardens and a welcoming entrance.
The Portfolio

Kristen Wiig Lists Pasadena Home for $6.25 Million

Kristen Wiig has listed her Pasadena home for $6.25 million, poised for a potential $800,000 profit.

Julian Abernathy·June 4, 2026
Luxurious Alpine chalet interior with AI-controlled ambient lighting, temperature, and scent, showcasing advanced architectural innovation for 2026.
Design & Spaces

Old Luxury Is Out: The Performance, Wellness and Integration Principles Defining High-End Homes in 2026

The definition of luxury homes is evolving from ostentatious display to performance, wellness, and intelligent integration. In 2026, high-end residences are defined by their sustainability, occupant well-being, and AI-driven systems, rather than size or ornate finishes.

Amina El-Sayed·June 3, 2026
Exterior view of Jeffrey Skoll's $10.5 million warm minimalist mansion in McLean, Virginia, showcasing its elegant design and serene surroundings.
The Portfolio

eBay co-founder Jeffrey Skoll acquires Virginia home

eBay co-founder and billionaire Jeffrey Skoll quietly acquired a $10.

Julian Abernathy·May 31, 2026
Luxurious Miami penthouse rooftop terrace at sunset, featuring a private plunge pool with a stunning city skyline view.
Taste

Miami penthouse with rooftop terrace and plunge pool hits market

A single penthouse in Miami's Grovenor House has just hit the market for $20.

Chen Wei·May 30, 2026
Aerial view of a luxurious East Hampton mansion with a swimming pool and manicured lawns, showcasing coastal elegance.
Design & Spaces

Sonos Exec Lists East Hampton Home for $9.995 Million

A Sonos executive, Colleen DeCourcy, is listing her East Hampton property for $9.

Chen Wei·May 23, 2026