The property, which took eight years to complete, was originally priced at $340 million. However, it is expected to sell at auction for an estimated price of $295-million. If it reaches the asking price, the home will hold the largest price tag in U.S. history – overtaking entrepreneur Ken Griffin’s $238 million Manhattan penthouse. But what makes this property one of the world’s best homes? Here, we take a tour of the record-breaking estate....
These bathroom ideas for Jack and Jill bathrooms help create a shared bathroom in your home where two siblings can shave time off the morning routine, or to save on limited space within an attic or loft conversion. With a Jack and Jill bathroom, the best designs are loaded with plenty of bathroom storage ideas, easy to clean, and perfect for sharing. As well as opting for functional elements, you can splash out on the fixtures and fittings to help create the ideal family bathroom – think double vanity unit, non-slip flooring, easily accessible walk-in shower or bath tub....
When planning out a scheme for a room, the ceiling is generally not considered in the design, usually painted white, however, this surface area provides a whole host of creative possibilities. From modern paint and wallpaper designs, to uncovering traditional architectural features, exploring ceiling ideas can ensure that every inch of a room has been thoughtfully considered. The kitchen is often one of the largest rooms in the home, so is the perfect place to make a statement with the ceiling....
Kitchen corners are, of course, in every L-shaped kitchen there is, and can be particularly difficult if the space is in a period property where wonky walls and floors can be abundant. Kitchen corner cabinets are a way to combat the awkwardness of these spots. Some may need to be bespoke as that can often be the only solution, but it’s possible to make fitted kitchen ideas work for you too....
So whether your luxury kitchen design is expansive, open-plan, a shared family space or on the compact side, there are plenty of kitchen ideas with high-end looks to suit. Plus, we have catered to a wide variety of kitchen styles, color preferences, and kitchen layouts, and, as ever, there are ideas you can adopt quickly – and whole-renovation inspiration for your all your luxury kitchen ideas, no matter the cost....
However, now the tide has turned, and those creamy neutrals have been brought up-to-date with a sophisticated gray, taupe and coffee palette. These are the new neutral living room ideas that will happily blend with bold contemporary shades (such as lime, cobalt, shocking pink and acid yellow) or complement stronger, deeper heritage tones. Team neutral living room ideas with the latest rustic wood finishes, and look at contrasting colors and textured materials....
Built in 2014 in the Spanish Colonial Revival style in keeping with many of the notable properties in the area, this family home is on a lush site in the gently sloping landscape overlooking Santa Monica Bay. At the heart of the house is a loggia, an elegant outdoor room with a fireplace and underfloor heating for the very occasional cooler days and evenings, and shelter from the sun and ocean breeze....
Like many animals, dogs tend to learn and explore with their mouths. Licking, chewing and chomping on plant material and other items found in their immediate surroundings all comes naturally, but unfortunately this can cause stomach upsets, infections or more serious health issues, even death. While most dogs learn from experience or develop an instinctive wariness for strong-smelling plants or those that are high in toxins, there are some poisonous plants for dogs that are persistent, so take a close look at your yard and swap the prime plants culprits for safer varieties....
Team a swimming pool with sunshine and any party is off to a great start, but a host of other elements can make it a get-together to remember, including delicious food and drink, fabulous poolside decoration, and comfortable seating. Be inspired even if you haven’t fulfilled your pool ideas yet. These tips and suggestions are also useful if you’re gathering guests round a hot tub, your rental property has a pool, or you’re simply entertaining friends in the yard....
Decorating with red is not for the faint hearted, this confident color instantly commands your attention and can make a powerful statement in a room. However, there are of course more subtle ways to introduce red for your dining room color ideas, as we will explore in this piece. A warming color that represents passion, love and strength, using red when planning your dining room ideas can help to create an intimate, inviting and dynamic atmosphere....
If you’re embarking on a new bedroom design, there are so many ways to create a restful backdrop, from soothing wall colors inspired by nature and ambient lighting to well-thought-out storage ideas, not forgetting the all-important comfortable bed. However, for those looking for a quick update, there are plenty of bedroom ideas to instantly make your space feel more relaxing, from adding some luxury bedding and air purifying plants to a beautiful window treatment to control light and privacy....
Some reasons for patches in grass will be easy to identify: wear and tear from the kids’ lively football games and the dog are two obvious places to lay them blame, but bare or brown patches in lawns might be down to disease instead, which you will need to deal with differently. So, if you’re looking to maintain your lush greenery – or you require some emergency lawn patch remedies – these expert tips are for you....
With busy modern lives, homeowners are now more aware of their furniture choices and aim to find a balance between streamlined minimalism and luxurious comfort for their decorating ideas. Here we explore the very best of the Scandinavian décor trend – and how to effectively and beautifully use this popular interior design aesthetic in your home. Scandinavian decor ideas – how to embrace this minimalistic trend What is Scandinavian design, you ask?...
For good reason: this is one of the world’s best grills in our opinion, and might just revolutionize the way you barbecue forever. Fuelled by 100 percent compressed hardwood pellets – no gas or charcoal – this next-generation grill is the ultimate outdoor cooker for those that love the wood-fired flavor, plus it is perfect if you’re looking to host large gatherings, as it offers 649 sq inches of grill space, enough to cook eight chickens, five rib racks or six pork butts....
While all yards have the potential to delight our five senses, sensory garden ideas focus very specifically on these elements in their design and in the selection of plants for the space, turning up the dial on sight, sound, touch, smell and taste. Here, we’ve put together a guide to our favorite plant options for a sensory garden to assist in your design. Sensory garden plants The sensory garden plants in this selection include those that are particularly appealing to one of the five senses, or to more than one....
When it comes to knowing how to wash towels the right way, there will always be some debate. But when we reached out to towel experts, they were all in agreement about the use of fabric softener. Well, mostly. Should you use fabric softener on towels? Most towel experts would agree that it’s a bad idea to use fabric softener on towels regularly, as it will decrease their absorbency over time....
Shower flooring needs to be both durable and easy to clean, particularly in high-traffic households, but that shouldn’t preclude them from being beautiful, too. Materials are many and varied, ranging from non-slip flooring and vinyl to luxury materials such as solid marble and stone. Be aware, though, that although they are bound to add an air of elegance, many natural stone floors will need an element of maintenance to keep your walk-in shower ideas and shower room ideas looking at their best....
What’s crucial with bathroom flooring ideas is that they are practical, coping with splashes and providing sufficient slip resistance for the room’s users, but satisfy these requirements and there are a multitude of decor choices available. Be inspired to fulfill your small bathroom ideas with our selection of small bathroom flooring ideas and create a compact room that ticks the boxes for style and functionality. Small bathroom flooring ideas When it comes to planning your small bathroom flooring ideas, many flooring companies offer free apps to help visualize the finish in your room, and one of the real upsides of only needing a few square feet is that you can splash out on a super luxe finish....
While the first reception room may be the place for more formal living room ideas aimed at hosting guests, a media room is the part of the house where movie nights reign supreme. Many small media room ideas are defined by one piece of furniture, usually a large unit or cabinet space where electrical items and accessories can be stored for TV viewing pleasure and game nights, and often work in unison with living room TV ideas....
Though typically bedroom color ideas are chosen for aesthetic reasons, we are in an era when finding out how to sleep better goes beyond choosing the best mattress and tips into color psychology. So, knowing what color helps sleep and the colors not to paint a bedroom has never felt more important – whether we’re talking the tones on your walls to the bed sheet colors to avoid. But what bedroom colors are most impactful in either helping or preventing you from sleeping?...
