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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.
In the enviable enclave of Studio City’s Silver Triangle, this six-bedroom farmhouse-inspired home and guesthouse are dedicated to a life of self-assured style and quiet, natural ease. Homes in a wide variety of architectural styles line the quiet, tree-lined lanes of Studio City’s Silver Triangle—an enclave of convenience, charm, and subtle sophistication with a strong sense of community and proximity to an array of amenities and the trappings of the entertainment industry. This new modern residence—distinguished by its rustic-refined farmhouse inspiration—blends timeless natural materials, designer finishes, and welcome luxuries to create a sanctuary of impeccable panache and chic comfort in a sought-after location. Studio City, California | Bryan Abrams, Phoebe Abrams| Sotheby’s International Realty – Sherman Oaks Brokerage The thoughtfully minimalist interiors, painterly natural light, effortless openness, and organic hues create an immediate impression in the foyer, which is anchored by a gracefully curving staircase and introduces the high ceilings, white oak beams, art walls, and wide-plank hardwood floors found throughout the home. Living and dining rooms were designed for formal gatherings, while the family room is a warm, welcoming space with a fireplace flanked by sturdy built-in bookshelves. Easily accessible from the living and entertaining spaces is a chef’s kitchen with a dual-oven Wolf induction range, a Sub-Zero refrigerator-freezer, an oversized island with counter seating, abundant white oak Shaker cabinets, and Taj Mahal quartzite counters. Window walls in the breakfast area turn the enveloping scenery—namely, a solitary mature olive tree—into interactive art that can be enjoyed at any hour of the day. In nearly every space, oversized windows afford a glorious glow, and glass doors blur the lines between indoors and out. The owner’s suite is tucked away on the upper level; it includes a boutique-worthy walk-in closet and a bright spa-inspired bath with a spacious glass-walled shower and a relaxing soaking tub. Three additional bedrooms, each soothing and serene in its own way, share this peaceful floor; two have glass doors opening to idyllic balconies. In the six and one-half baths, natural hues—seen in handsome wood, rugged stone, and mineral-toned tiles—harmonize with modern lines and contemporary fixtures and finishes. Short- and long-term visitors will appreciate the seclusion and style of the freestanding guesthouse, which offers one bedroom and bath accompanied by a chic living room and a thoughtfully equipped kitchen. Consummately versatile, the space could also serve as a studio for the artistically inclined. The dedication to minimalism and the congenial farmhouse aesthetic notwithstanding, the estate is replete with contemporary comforts and conveniences, including solar panels, security cameras, integrated speakers, top-tier internet connectivity, and smart home control systems. Ringed with a virtual wall of greenery, the perfectly private landscaped courtyard is a refreshing escape. Steps outside the family room is an alluring pool and spa along with a sun-washed terrace composed of eye-catching flagstone and a dining pergola. At the other end of the property, off the living room and office, is an enviable natural indulgence: a wide swath of impossibly lush green lawn that solidifies this home’s dedication to a life of pure, quiet ease. Discover luxury homes for sale and rent around the world on sothebysrealty.com
With luxury features ranging from climate-controlled cabinetry to museum-grade lighting, these private spaces combine glamour and calm, writes Emma Reynolds Brooklyn, New York | Sotheby’s International Realty – East Side Manhattan Brokerage It’s a dazzling month for fashion as stars parade showstopping looks at the Met Gala in New York, while “The Devil Wears Prada 2” hits the silver screen—a timely moment to spotlight the evolution of the luxury dressing room. In ultraprime residences such spaces are no longer treated as secondary features. As places to dress in, as well as to store and edit clothes and accessories, they are planned with care and shaped around the habits, rituals and treasures they hold. “The best luxury closets feel like a boutique tailored to the owner,” says Nick Damianos of Bahamas Sotheby’s International Realty. “These spaces should make day-to-day life easier and be calm, well-proportioned and intuitive.” Nassau, Bahamas | Lyford Cay Sotheby’s International Realty The dressing room at the beachfront Blue Palms in Nassau has a distinct boutique feel, featuring custom cabinetry and waterfall marble islands, paired in coastal hues. Now given the same level of design attention as any other major room in the house, high-end dressing rooms and closets do more than reflect a client’s aesthetic. They should align seamlessly with their owners’ lives; the place where a day begins and ends, providing privacy and peace. The tranquil dressing room of a Brooklyn brownstone is a case in point, functional yet calming, flooded with natural light and with direct access to a private outdoor terrace. Brooklyn, New York | Sotheby’s International Realty – East Side Manhattan Brokerage Killy Scheer, founder and principal of the Austin-based interior design studio Scheer & Co., says closets have evolved into immersive dressing environments. Her clients have commissioned double-height spaces with dedicated styling areas, lighting calibrated to the time of day, packing stations with integrated luggage storage, custom furnishings, fabric-lined walls, full-length mirrors that expand light, and hidden back-of-house zones for storing less frequently worn pieces. “Many of our clients consider their closets a place for respite and recharging, so it’s important that we identify what that means to them,” Scheer explains. “We often layer ambient lighting with integrated LEDs and then introduce lighting that shifts in temperature throughout the day—cooler in the morning, warmer in the evening—to support decision-making and reflect natural conditions.” Successful dressing rooms make even a substantial wardrobe feel organized and manageable, starting with a layout that is clear and easy to navigate. Smaller additions can make a noticeable difference, whether that means bespoke lighting or motion sensors that eliminate the need for hard switches. Bel Air, Los Angeles | Sotheby’s International Realty – Beverly Hills Brokerage In a spectacular Bel Air home, the floor-to-ceiling closets feature illuminated glass-fronted cabinetry, custom shelving and specialized LED lighting within each display. Climate control to protect and preserve the longevity of clothing is equally important, Damianos notes, particularly in places like the Bahamas, where heat and humidity can impact clothing and accessories. “We’re seeing solutions like closets with microclimates rather than a single, uniform environment,” Scheer agrees. These include humidity-controlled areas for fine leather goods and furs, UV-filtered glass to protect delicate fabrics, sealed vitrines for handbag collections, museum-grade lighting, and even refrigerated storage or integrated scent systems. Paris, France | Propriétés Parisiennes Sotheby’s International Realty While many dressing rooms remain adjacent to a home’s primary suite, some are positioned further away from bedroom and bathroom, creating a quieter or more private enclave. Bespoke wood paneling offers privacy by establishing both a visual language and concealed organization in the walk-in storage space of a landmark Parisian mansion. Meanwhile, ornamental detailing lends a sense of occasion and history to a home in Genoa, Italy—a reminder that dressing rooms have long occupied a more ceremonial place in the home than a regular closet. Genoa, Italy | Italy Sotheby’s International Realty While there is no single formula for the ultimate luxury dressing room, the best examples are unified by clarity. Bespoke construction around a specific wardrobe and an individual’s lifestyle is what ultimately sets them apart. Luxury homes are as stylish as the clothes in the world’s most fashionable cities
Quite a lot, it turns out. Purchase a home by age 30 and your net worth will be 22.5% higher by the time you turn 50, according to the “2026 Generational Wealth & Housing Report,” published March 12, 2026, by Realtor.com®. Wait until your mid-thirties (between the ages of 33 and 37) and that wealth boost shrinks to 11.2%, according to the study, dropping to just 1.5% when buying for the first time aged 38-42 and zero if you become a homeowner beyond your 43rd birthday. However, all U.S. homeowners are significantly wealthier than renters. The average net worth of homeowners was 38 times greater than renters of the same age between 1989 and 2022, shows Realtor.com analysis of the “Survey of Consumer Finances,” published by the US Federal Reserve Board on November 2, 2023. And Realtor.com also reports that children raised in homeowner households are 18.4% more likely to become homeowners by age 35 than those brought up in renter households. Cover Property: Studio City, California
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