Design a kitchen for cooking like a chef
By LISA KLEIN Professional chefs make cooking look easy but no matter how talented, their restaurants also have the right set-up to help them along. When designing and stocking a kitchen, home chefs can use the same principles to make their meal preparation feel like they are firing up food at the finest French bistro. “The most important design aspect in the kitchen is flow,” said Antonia Lofaso, executive chef and owner of Scopa Italian Roots, Black Market Liquor Bar and DAMA in California and seen on Bravo’s Top Chef and the Food Network’s Guy’s Grocery Games.
Make A Statement: Best Second Homes
By Linsey Stonchus Whether you’d like to be near town, waterfront, or within a resort, we’ve selected something for everyone in our round up of four idyllic second homes in locations that range from Indonesia to Tennessee. Modern Lakefront Home In Switzerland Montagnola, Switzerland | Fr 14,000,000 Facing the lakefront in Montagnola, Switzerland, this stunning estate is not just modern in its design – it includes a comprehensive smart home system, allowing residents to adjust the environment from a remote control. For days on the lake, the residence also features a boathouse for ease of access.
Shift from luxe casualwear to joyful dressing as summer approaches
By Lisa KLEIN After over a year of donning sweatshirts and yoga pants almost exclusively, consumers are finally stepping out into the public eye again. Fashion designers seemed to know everyone would be ready to inject some fun into their wardrobes for spring and summer, showing looks on the runway that pack a punch. “Looking forward, this is a celebratory time for fashion as we turn a corner on the pandemic and can safely gather again,” said Samantha Brown, a New York-based celebrity stylist at Samantha Brown Style.
Highlights from the new LuxuryPortfolio.com
By LINSEY STONCHUS Luxury Portfolio International is excited to announce the launch of its new website, complete with more advanced search capabilities, a clean design and expanded resources! Below is a quick look at our new offerings. New look and feel From the homepage, enjoy a streamlined experience. Instantly glance at top homes on the market, the latest from our blog, and more from various carousels.
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Properties marketed annually
550
Brokerages in the network
$55.8B
Current website inventory
$2.5M
Average property value