From an idyllic ranch in the expansive Texas countryside to a chic condominium perched on the verge of Central Park, these homes feature dramatic ceilings that create visual appeal or make room for glorious light.

Respecting the past while embracing the future, award-winning architect Rich Granoff brought his creative talents to bear at this extraordinary estate in the midst of Greenwich’s glorious greenery.

While architecture and decor constantly evolve, styles that holistically unite a home’s interior and exterior environments will always maintain their value. That’s particularly true as homeowners look for ways to improve their physical and mental well-being and reconnect with nature by spending more time outdoors.

An exceedingly rare find, this expansive triplex penthouse at 652 Hudson Street captures much of the unique, quintessentially vast and aerie-like quality that made the Meatpacking District so desirable.

Cocooned within an exceptionally secluded and rare five-acre sanctuary, Stonebrook was brought to life by celebrated New Zealand architects Sumich Chaplin, and seamlessly intertwines opulence and comfort to create a landmark residence.

Whether a restyled former synagogue or a transfigured community theater, these four properties have been painstakingly, fashionably modified, respecting each one’s provenance while introducing architectural and aesthetic innovations

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Luxury estates often feature water, an element that affords a sense of total relaxation and peacefulness. While conventional pools remain incredibly popular amenities, water features offer unique visual resplendence and musical rhythms. 

From coast to coast, these four waterfront homes are buoys for modern-day living, affording a life lived amid scenic surroundings and the soothing sounds of water.

Billy Joel is not only celebrated in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame, but in the Long Island Music Hall of Fame as well—since it’s in New York’s scenic town of Oyster Bay that he came of age.

The term al fresco translates to “in the cool”, or “in the open air,” and it’s a fitting description for the joys of eating outdoors.

From coast to coast, these four waterfront homes are buoys for modern-day living, affording a life lived amid scenic surroundings and the soothing sounds of water.

Toronto is a city of unparalleled dining options, a thriving arts and entertainment scene, and a multicultural demographic with more than half of its population hailing from outside the country. It even has an airport in the downtown core.

In coveted locales from Santa Fe to San Francisco, these four estates are perfect for the long, lovely days of summer, effortlessly blending outdoor spaces with easy access to indoor comforts and conveniences.

An electric vehicle is a great way to save money on gas and to do your part to protect the environment. While public charging stations are becoming more available, you may want to consider the convenience of having your own home charging station.

Toronto is a city of unparalleled dining options, a thriving arts and entertainment scene, and a multicultural demographic with more than half of its population hailing from outside the country. It even has an airport in the downtown core.

In the early 1990s, Texas executive and entrepreneur John Thrash began the construction of a new home on a lush 3.6-acre property he had purchased in Houston’s leafy Memorial neighborhood.

The iconic estates of New York and neighboring New England have long been famed for their elegance. Classical and contemporary palaces grace the glistening shorelines and adorn the pastoral woodlands. So how can such exalted properties, which have captured the popular imagination since ages past, be elevated even higher?

Of all the cities and towns along the Southern California coast, Malibu has gained near-legendary status for its sunny beaches, board-friendly surf, cinematic sunsets, and covetable estates.

Whether dramatic or demure, a water feature brings calming sounds and natural visual appeal to any home. Each of these four properties—from East Coast to West—uses water to turn an outdoor area into an oasis that can be both striking and serene.