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With its Mediterranean climate, sun-drenched beaches, and tile roofs atop charming hillside homes, Santa Barbara has earned the moniker “American Riviera.” The peaceful community, just over an hour or so north of Los Angeles and home to approximately 90,000 permanent residents, is embraced by the Pacific Ocean on the south and Santa Ynez Mountains on the north.
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Bridging the gap between indoor and outdoor living, the veranda’s versatility is part of its enduring allure, writes Elizabeth Fazzare Los Feliz, California | Sotheby’s International Realty – Beverly Hills Brokerage Outdoor living is one of summer’s greatest pleasures, but at the season’s height, strong daytime sun makes shade an absolute necessity. As early as the 1700s, homes in the American South counteracted the weather with a custom-built veranda: an open-air porch covered by an extension of the roof to provide quick relief from the heat and protection from rain and wind when required. This architectural element finds its roots across oceans in ancient dwellings from the Indian subcontinent. Its popularity later spread to British and subsequently American building design via colonial development. Today, in luxury residences across the United States, a veranda is still revered as the original manifestation of indoor-outdoor living, providing the flexibility to enjoy al fresco downtime and company, whatever the forecast. Purchase, New York | Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty “I think porches today have the same appeal as they did hundreds of years ago,” says architect Jeffrey Dungan, whose eponymous architecture and design studio is based in Mountain Brook, Alabama. “Verandas lend you the connection to the outdoors without the inconveniences that come with being truly outside.” Traditionally, a veranda wraps the front and sides of a house as “the de facto front door,” explains Dungan. It’s not only an inviting spot to cool off, but also “where you would entertain guests, like the Southern equivalent to a parlor in British homes.” To allow ample space under those eaves for entertaining, relaxing and even dining, the best examples are 14- to 15-feet deep, he advises. Hendersonville, North Carolina | Premier Sotheby’s International Realty The sweeping veranda of this nine-bedroom home in Hendersonville, North Carolina, has plenty of weatherproof square footage from which to admire the surrounding landscape. Originally built in 1855, the house was redesigned half a century later by Richard Sharp Smith, a supervisor on North Carolina’s landmark Biltmore Estate, while the gardens had input from Frederick Law Olmsted, the influential designer behind New York’s Central and Prospect Parks. Acknowledging both their contributions, the property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Equally storied is a 1912-built estate in Purchase, New York, which was a key location for the 1969 film “Goodbye, Columbus,” based on the Philip Roth novella of the same name. It offers views of its more than 11 acres of park-like grounds from a veranda adjacent to its main living room. Although both these homes were constructed more than a century ago, their indoor-outdoor design schemes are still in high demand today. Johns Creek, Georgia | Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty “Buyers aren’t looking for another room as much as they’re looking for another way to enjoy the home,” says Paul Wegener, global real estate advisor at Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty. “A great veranda becomes part of everyday life. First cup of coffee, first glass of wine in the evening, the place to watch the kids play in the yard, or to sit and enjoy the beautiful view.” One of Wegener’s listings, a 1998-built six-bedroom home in Johns Creek, Georgia, has second-story verandas framing the entire rear facade that, in his words, “become another living room, just with fresh air.” The space is comfortably furnished with an abundance of cozy seating and carpets, oversized lanterns, and even a firepit. Los Feliz, California | Sotheby’s International Realty – Beverly Hills Brokerage In regions where rain is infrequent, an effective veranda might not need full coverage. Once owned by filmmaker Cecil B. DeMille, this 1913-built Hollywood estate fashions its rear-facing veranda like a pergola, allowing sunlight to pass through its slatted roof toward the six-bedroom house’s large windows. In our climate-conscious era, minimizing direct sun exposure avoids raising the interior temperature. “The veranda is the synaptic gap, or the connective tissue, between the interiors, the conditioned space of the house, and the outdoors,” says Dungan. For homebuyers, its enduring allure is both romantic and functional. “Spaces that allow you to connect to nature and your surroundings are so special,” he adds. Dream of waterside living? Enjoy the view from the world’s most beautiful boathouses
Wealth creation doesn’t stand still. As new fortunes are made, where that wealth resides also changes. Two recent reports offer a snapshot of the globe’s most affluent locations today—and where they could be in the future. North America currently hosts the greatest store of global wealth, with high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) accumulating a total of US$32.9TN by the end of 2025, according to the World Wealth Report 2026, published by Capgemini, June 4, 2026. That’s up 9.9% on 2024. However, Asia Pacific saw the fastest wealth acceleration between 2024 and 2025, according to the research, with 10.5% growth resulting in the region’s HNWIs holding US$29.7TN in 2025. Meanwhile, 2026 Global Wealth Report: The Great Reordering, published by Boston Consulting Group, May 27, 2026, focused solely on emerging market wealth. It predicts that financial wealth will increase by US$6.89TN across emerging markets between 2025 and 2030. India is set to lead this charge, according to the report, generating US$2.37TN in new financial wealth by 2030. It is followed by Brazil (US$1.08TN), and Mexico (US$0.55TN). “The affluent remain engaged and confident in the luxury housing market,” says Philip A. White Jr., president and CEO, Sotheby’s International Realty, in the company’s 2026 Mid-Year Luxury Outlook report. Cover Property: Greece Sotheby’s International Realty
Our monthly series asks: How do you bring color into luxury design? Navy blue is a classic for a reason, writes Jill Krasny Notting Hill, London | United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty Some homes leave a strong impression while others quickly fade from the mind. Almost always, the design and color scheme is a factor. Terracotta, an ancient hue that’s been used for centuries, works in contemporary and traditional spaces alike, while yellow and lilac, which are both enjoying a design moment, suit homes with more of a period feel. Navy—which our series on color in luxury design turns to next—is “ elegant, versatile and timeless” and has long been a staple in upscale homes, says Sarah Brown, a London-based interior designer. “It also has strong associations with traditional British decorating, from painted cabinetry and libraries to Victorian homes.” Hudson Valley, New York | Four Seasons Sotheby’s International Realty The color’s name derives from the fabric the British Royal Navy used for its officer uniforms once they began to source indigo pigment from India, says Joa Studholme, color curator for British paint maker Farrow & Ball. She points to the walls of The Wallace Collection, a historic museum house in London, which offer a stunning example of navy bringing out the rich details of the ornately framed artworks. Today, navy remains as popular as ever, thanks both to its versatility and the fact it presents a more lively alternative to other darker colors. “It pairs beautifully with warm neutrals, pinks and quite unexpectedly with greens,” says Brown, and “works best when balanced with contrast, texture and plenty of light.” Cape Elizabeth, Maine | Legacy Properties Sotheby’s International Realty A sprawling estate in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, proves Brown’s theory right with a grayish navy exterior that blends in with its verdant surroundings. “This is a hugely brave use of color,” says Studholme, “but it has certainly paid off. The house feels like it has always been there: the use of blue makes it feel at one with the greens of the landscape.” By contrast, a tastefully restored Victorian home in Notting Hill, London, uses navy to bring out the building’s historic character while creating a sense of cohesion from room to room. The high-gloss blue “creates a ribbon of color throughout the house,” says Studholme, and looks equally stunning on the joinery, door trims and built-ins. Hudson Valley, New York | Four Seasons Sotheby’s International Realty In Ulster Landing, an early 1800s estate in Hudson Valley, New York, a home office covered in navy patterned wallpaper feels suitably warm and inviting. That’s down to the dark blue used on the trim and the ceiling, says Studholme. Had white been used on either element, she says, “the look would have been compromised.” Elsewhere, in a living room, navy carpentry and doorframes contrast with the paler blue walls. Meanwhile, a striking mountain estate set on Sweden’s historic County Road 322, with buildings that date back to the 18th century, uses navy at several points in its updated design scheme. The color features most strikingly in the large, mostly open-storage kitchen, to accent the cabinetry. It also strikes a sophisticated note in some of the living spaces, via a bold patterned wallpaper, soft furnishings, bedding and bathroom tiles. Jämtland, Sweden | Sweden Sotheby’s International Realty In the kitchen, “it creates a strong visual element while allowing other parts of the room to stand out,” says Brown—and Studholme wholeheartedly agrees. “I love how this blue has been used on the cabinetry,” she says. “It is mostly below your eyeline so it doesn’t overwhelm in any way. The tone is harmonious with the raw wood floor, which complements the warmth of the wall color and brick perfectly.” Explore our Color Chart design series, from bold red, joyful pink, zingy orange and uplifting yellow to natural lilac, historic terracotta, classic green, calming white and versatile turquoise
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