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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.
Luxury designers and homeowners are placing playful, bold and colorful seating at the heart of the home, writes Francesca Perry A luxurious purple sofa in the Zappa Nest guest house in the Hollywood Hills. Photograph: © Clemens Kois Of all the spaces in a home, the living room is a place for balancing practical needs with a carefully curated style: comfort and prestige in one. As interior designers and homeowners embrace more maximalist-infused visions—rich in color, craft and detail—so the humble couch is moving into the spotlight. Informed by design heritage, yet firmly rooted in the present, statement sofas are the perfect accent for luxury living, capturing attention while still accommodating the whole family. Traditionally, many homes have included both a formal salon for welcoming guests and a private lounge for the family. Today, reception rooms tend to bring both functions together, meaning the space has to work harder. A plain sectional that blends into the background might deliver on functionality, but can’t always provide the inspiration that many people seek from their home environment. The question is: can comfortable things be stylish? Contemporary furniture design certainly suggests it can. Showcased recently at the collectible design fair PAD in London, French studio Pradier-Jeauneau’s Waves sofa resembles an ancient monument, emerging elegantly yet powerfully from the ground. Jérémy Pradier-Jeauneau’s Waves sofa, which debuted at PAD, London. Photograph: Arthur Minot “Why settle for a boring sofa when you can have a jewel?” says studio founder Jérémy Pradier-Jeauneau. For him, it’s about “expressing personality”—as one might through a fashion accessory like a Chanel bag or a Cartier bracelet. “You don’t compose an interior without boldness any more than you build a look without a statement piece,” he continues. “The sculptural sofa is that chic manifesto: an artwork to live with, where comfort becomes an idea. It’s the piece that makes all the difference.” Rather than a furnishing afterthought, the right sofa can become a core part of the interior vision—with some designers creating bespoke pieces for clients’ homes. LA-based Another Human designs furniture and spaces that are colorful, creative and full of personality. For a bright and airy home in Los Feliz, California, the studio made a large curved blue sofa the focus for the double-height living room. Reflecting a serpentine fireplace of a similar hue, the sofa snakes across the room, enabling guests to face in different directions within the open-plan entertaining space. Another Human’s bespoke sofa design reflects the color and curves of the fireplace opposite in this Los Feliz home. Photograph: Lance Gerber “The sofa becomes a conversation starter,” says Leah Ring, Another Human’s designer and founder, “and the scale and bold style set the aesthetic tone for the room.” Every living space is different and every homeowner has their own needs, so modular seating—with its potential for different sizes and layouts—offers attractive flexibility. Modularity need not simply be a case of fitting furniture to the dimensions of space, however. Designers are finding exciting and playful solutions for a format more often associated with practicality. In Paris, an exuberant apartment by French architecture and interior design studio Uchronia features a wiggling pink modular sofa in the library—a 1969 design by Verner Panton. Offsetting the traditional wooden paneling and decorative fireplace, the sofa becomes an artistic gesture that makes the room sing. A 1969 Verner Panton sofa in a Paris apartment designed by Uchronia. Photograph: Félix Dol Maillot “A bold sofa immediately sets the emotional tone of a living space,” says Uchronia founder Julien Sebban. “It transforms the room from something purely functional into a place of expression and energy.” In turn, an exciting living space “doesn’t just look good,” he says. “It influences how you feel, how you interact and how you experience home as a vibrant, living environment, rather than a neutral backdrop.” Indeed, the embrace of statement sofas today—as a territory of creative possibility and expressive potential—has precedent in the time of designers like Panton. In the late 1960s and early 1970s, amid the rise of leisure time, the polite sofas of midcentury modernism became softer, more curvaceous and sculptural, often harnessing modularity in large pieces that dominated rooms. At times, the sofa became a landscape to climb on or sink into. It was this period of experimentation that gave us the sunken conversation pit of wraparound soft seating, as well as classics such as the ultra-relaxed, bed-like Ligne Roset Togo sofa (designed by Michel Ducaroy in 1973) and the expansive Dune ensemble (1969-1972) by Pierre Paulin. The latter’s four geometrically designed modules combine to create a topography of soft, dune-like seating. It looks as futuristic as it did when it debuted more than 50 years ago. A green Togo sofa in an Upper West Side apartment designed by Space Exploration and styled by Katja Greeff. Photograph: Nicole Franzen Kevin Greenberg, founder of Brooklyn-based interior design studio Space Exploration, gravitates to 1970s designs when he wants a sofa to steal the spotlight in a living space. “Maestros like Mario Bellini, Tobia and Afra Scarpa, Michel Ducaroy, Mario Marenco and Arne Norell helped pioneer a golden age of low-slung, formally daring (and often modular) seating collections that are sure to enliven any room,” he says. Greenberg recommends choosing sumptuous upholstery—particularly rich tones of velvet and suede—to “ensure your couch is as comfortable as it is commanding.” A statement sofa can achieve what its name indicates: communicating the power of design. But it also enriches the everyday. As Uchronia’s Julien Sebban sees it: “Living with expressive shapes, strong colors or unexpected materials stimulates creativity and joy on a daily basis.” Now you have your statement seating, here’s how to go bold with bedroom decor
This grand Spanish Colonial Revival estate in L.A.’s Eagle Rock neighborhood is an enduring—and meticulously updated—tribute to its pioneering architect, Paul Revere Williams, and to the unique glamour of early-20th-century Southern California. During his celebrated career, pioneering American architect Paul Revere Williams designed more than 2,000 residences, developing a mastery of numerous architectural styles, a skill for which he became widely esteemed. This high regard attracted business magnates and Hollywood celebrities, who rushed to commission homes from him across Southern California. Beverly Hills, California| Nicole Plaxen | Sotheby’s International Realty – Beverly Hills Brokerage Enjoying a prominent perch on a prestigious corner in the welcoming neighborhood of Eagle Rock, this grand 6,766-square-foot Spanish Colonial Revival estate stands as a fitting tribute to Williams and to the unique Southern California glamour of his age. Built in the 1930s, lovingly maintained, and painstakingly rejuvenated by Gary Mkrtichyan of Opus Builders, it showcases an iconic terra-cotta-tile roofline, graceful archways, elaborate ironwork, hand-carved woodwork, colorful tiles, vaulted ceilings with exposed beams, and hand-stenciled decorative panels. It is a rare, enduring landmark where Old World craftsmanship, scrupulous artistry, and contemporary comforts and conveniences unite. Suitable for both small, quiet gatherings and festive fêtes for a crowd, the heart of the home is a forward-thinking great room that encompasses a generous living area, an inviting kitchen, and a dedicated dining area. Folding French doors in the living area give way to a picturesque rose garden. Cooks of all skill levels will appreciate the kitchen’s spacious island, 12-burner La Cornue range, custom cabinetry, wood-paneled refrigerator, wine chiller, and discreet walk-in pantry. Nearby are a sophisticated study and a handsome wood-paneled office with a coffered ceiling. Hidden on the home’s lowest level, an enchanting space known familiarly as the Velvet Room is a Prohibition-era-style speakeasy offering spirited secret rooms—one of which easily serves as a generous wine cellar—a cocktail bar, a fireplace, and access to the idyllic backyard. Throughout the home, plentiful windows admit painterly natural light, while elegant chandeliers cast a golden glow, and warm wood and organic hues link the home with its natural surroundings. A cinematic staircase with vibrant tile accents and wrought-iron detailing leads to the uppermost level and the serene, soigné primary suite, which boasts its own fireplace, French doors opening to a wraparound balcony overlooking the grounds, and a lavish bath with dual showers and a gold-plated soaking tub. Visitors are accommodated in languid style thanks to three stylish guest bedrooms, two baths, and a private sundeck on the upper level as well as an auxiliary suite on the main level. A virtual private resort that recalls a lush destination of a bygone era, the home’s roughly three-quarter-acre grounds include a refreshing herringbone-tiled swimming pool and spa, flagstone terraces, impeccably manicured gardens threaded with winding paths, multiple sitting areas—one with a fire pit—expanses of emerald lawn, flourishing roses, a classical tiered fountain, a pavilion greenhouse, mature trees, and a playful sports court. While comprehensively updated for a sophisticated modern lifestyle, this residence is proud of its architectural legacy, maintaining an air of timelessness and whispering reminders of its early-20th-century beginnings. It is a place of priceless pedigree and an opportunity not to be missed. Discover luxury homes for sale and rent around the world on sothebysrealty.com
High-end buyers are increasingly seeking space for everyone under one roof, bringing family together—at home or on holiday Pescadaro, California | Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty “It’s where the family heartbeat is,” says Rodd Macklin, co-founder and managing director of Pennington Partners & Co, of the rise in multigenerational living, where grandparents, children and grandchildren share a home. The setup is emerging as a significant trend in luxury real estate, strengthening emotional connections, spreading caregiving duties and forging family legacies. “A home is often the anchor where families come together, making it a natural place for conversations about prosperity,” continues Macklin. “At the same time, it’s a major asset that must be structured thoughtfully if it’s going to last across generations.” And generational considerations matter. According to Macklin, Baby Boomers (born 1946-64) often downsize their daily living arrangements but keep a home for family gatherings, while Generation X (1965-80) increasingly house elderly parents and adult children. For Millennials (1981-96) and Gen Z (1997-2012), flexible living spaces beat large houses. “What’s the same across all generations is that their homes give a sense of belonging. It’s not just real estate,” Macklin says. Tokyo, Japan | List Sotheby’s International Realty Indeed, the pull of multigenerational living is being felt globally, especially in countries with a culture of honoring and valuing older family members. “In Japan, the idea of a family living together has profound roots,” says Kantaro Aoki of List Sotheby’s International Realty, Japan. “Historically, it was common for the grandparents, parents and children to live together in the same household, especially in rural areas. Although the nuclear family became more common in the postwar years, the trend toward multigenerational homes is re-emerging.” Suitable properties are shaped by location, purpose, architecture, land availability and cultural norms. “Thoughtful planning by an architect of how people want to live is the difference between successful intergenerational living and a big house,” says Bob Zuber, a partner at Morgante Wilson Architects in Chicago, Illinois. “Think rec rooms, sitting rooms, separate entry points if necessary, reading nooks and playrooms. Not everyone wants or needs to be surrounded by family members at all times.” São Paulo, Brasil | Bossa Nova Sotheby’s International Realty For Sandra Wendland of Legacy Sotheby’s International Realty in Portland, Maine, multigenerational housing comes in many forms. “Sometimes it’s a lakefront property, sometimes oceanfront or even island compounds, because it goes back to the family seeking meaningful time together.” One of Wendland’s recent transactions—a lakefront property near the base of a ski resort—included the buyer’s mother, who had grown up skiing there. “She was elated to be able to enjoy the mountain and lake with her grandchildren,” says Wendland. Just as space to come together is important, often so is real estate with space to be apart. “From the cultural aspect, I think the luxury end is really about unplugging,” says Margaret “Meg” Smith of Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty in Bay Shore, New York. Southampton, New York | Sotheby’s International Realty – Southampton Brokerage Smith recently sold a multigenerational property on Fire Island, New York. It comprised three separate houses: one on the bay, one ocean-facing, and the third centered between them as an entertainment space. Two brothers thought it was perfect because each one could have their own home and they could bring their families together in the middle, Smith says. For affluent families, these purchases represent more than a lifestyle choice—they are strategic investments that address multiple financial objectives while creating space for the family to thrive across generations. Whether used for vacations with extended family or year-round living, multigenerational homes offer the chance to deepen family connections and create a lasting real estate legacy. As Macklin concludes, it’s about having “somewhere that ties everyone together.” This is an edited extract from Sotheby’s International Realty 2026 Luxury Outlook report. Read and download the full report at luxuryoutlook.com
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