Just north of our own San Juan Islands lie Canada’s Gulf Islands. Like the San Juan’s, the Gulf Islands display dramatic coastlines, pristine forests, and even mountains to take in the surrounding natural features. Salt Spring Island, the largest and most populous, contains all these features. Accessible from idyllic ferry rides or gorgeous seaplane flyovers, Salt Spring Island offers visitors near endless exploration opportunities. What better place to start that adventure than from his incredible oceanfront home?

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The kitchen may be the most important part of your home. It is a gathering place, a place of sustenance, a place where creativity and experimentation can result in delicious creations. A kitchen can also be a great way to boost your home’s value, especially if it can stun guests and potential buyers alike. These incredible kitchens bring together the very best aspects of style, comfort, and functionality to cater to your epicurean adventures.

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Amid increasing interest rates and uncertain economic conditions, we’re seeing moderate increases in home inventory, and buyers may find the balance of power shifting slightly in their favor.

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It’s no coincidence that the word hygge sounds a lot like “hug” when pronounced correctly—“hoo-gah”. The concept is Scandinavian in origin, though Denmark is the nation that elevated it to aspirational lifestyle status. Fittingly enough, hygge-centric designs often create spaces that feel like a warm embrace, fostering a sense of coziness and conviviality along with feelings of wholeness and well-being.

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Meditation, yoga, massages, whatever wellness means to you, these homes have it all. From Japanese onsen to the dry Arizona air these properties might inspire you to embark on your wellness journey, either on vacation or by making an addition to your own home.

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The best bar in town? Your own! Aside from adding potential value to your home as an eye-catching amenity, a well-stocked personal watering hole can be a fantastic gathering place for friends and family or the perfect place to kick back and enjoy a nightcap, on the house! Get some inspiration from these timeless home saloons and wow your guests every time they come over!

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The PNW winter has all of us looking for ways to brighten up our homes. Whether you are completing a food of natural light with a crystalline chandelier or adding some soft light to cozy up your living room, it never hurts to get some inspiration. These homes feature incredible light fixtures that are sure to dazzle, pun intended!

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In the winter and holiday seasons, we could all use some pampering in our lives. Family, friends, parties, there is always so much going on! These incredible baths let you take a load off in the privacy of your home, soaking in luxurious tubs, some with amazing views. Whether this is the inspiration for your new bathroom in 2023 or a sign that you deserve a bit of R & R, check out these great tubs!

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As we move further into a world where in-person and cyber connections become more integrated, spaces to accommodate both virtual and physical reality become more important whether it is an updated home office for Zoom meetings while working from home or a multimedia home where guests can attend a party online or in-person, forward-looking home designs are taking into account these new interaction spaces.

See what the future of home meet spaces might look like in these incredible, futuristic homes!

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Building a greener and more sustainable future requires a plethora of different approaches and strategies. However, one of the most important parts of that future revolves around our own homes and energy usage. Costa Rica has been leading the way on sustainable home and building designs for decades in an effort to preserve the area’s wonderful biodiversity and show what a more environmentally conscious approach to building can look like.

From green energy and reusable materials to less environmentally intrusive building techniques, learn more about how Costa Rica has built sustainably, and how the rest of the world can learn from them!

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Thanksgiving may be over, but there is never a wrong time to get some dining room inspiration! From formal affairs to casual soirees, a versatile, envious dining room is one of the best ways to host your guests and family. These great dining areas feature styles inspired by design trends from classical 18th-century pomp to modern elegance. Which one is your favorite?

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Is there anything better than stargazing? Whether on a crisp, clear winter night or a warm summer evening, laying back and taking in the cosmos is a universal experience. These homes from the mountains of Wyoming to coastal South Africa take that experience to the next luxurious level!

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Whether it's a lakeside cabin or a mountain retreat, nothing compares with going off the beaten trail in a luxurious home. These incredible estates, from New Mexico to Napa Valley, are homes to aspire to, or to inspire you for your next off-the-grid vacation!

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Take a tour of this premier beachfront estate on beautiful Oahu! The home is LEED certified, meaning it was built to improve energy efficiency and minimize the carbon-footprint of the property. For instance, the water, heating, and electric car charging stations are all powered by Voltaic solar energy! The gorgeous, modern estate is built to inspire homes in the future to think bigger and create sustainable luxury living experiences.

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Presenting your home at its best is an essential part of selling a home, or upgrading one. Boosting your home’s aesthetic appeal can increase its value and yield a great investment return. However, not all styles can retain their value year after year. These 5 timeless aesthetics do just that in the most important areas of your home!

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A new kitchen is a great way to add value to your home, and these homes are great inspirations! Whether you are adding smart software to remind you when you need groceries and keep your kitchen at the optimal temperature or looking for a serene gathering place in your home, the kitchen is one of the most important parts of your house. These homes use the most sophisticated design and technology to create modern oases in the heart of their home.

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It seems like we could always use more closet space. While this might not be an issue for these luxurious closets, their wonderful designs and unique layouts might help inspire you to reorganize or renovate your own space!

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Many luxury homes have taken sustainability as their defining characteristic. By using sustainable materials, energy-efficient designs, and low environmental impact construction techniques, many of the beautiful homes we see today, are in fact, very green.

Read more about how these designs are being implemented in some of the most beautiful homes in the world!

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It’s patio season, which means outdoor entertaining and cocktails! Whether you are on an actual vacation, or just living in one, the last phase of summer is the perfect time to take in the sun or relish in a warm summer evening. These amazing home bars, and their signature cocktails, might serve to inspire your inner home decorator, if not your inner mixologist as well!

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Gesamtkunstwerk is a German word meaning “a total work of art” which generally applies to art pieces in the classic sense, but can also be used to describe incredible home designs. By functioning as a total work of art, a home becomes a source of inspiration and invigoration. These homes take that idea to the next level with their amazing configurations, which will hopefully inspire you to turn your home into Gesamtkunstwerk.

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