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1. J.P. Morgan’s astonishing Adirondack camp doesn’t quite count as roughing it.

Have you ever dreamed of living like one of the original titans of industry? Well, now’s your chance. J.P. Morgan’s astonishing Adirondack retreat, Camp Uncas, is up for grabs for a relatively modest $2.95 million. Built in 1895 by William West Durant, the father of the Adirondack “Great Camp” style, Morgan purchased the property directly from the architect in 1897. Located on secluded Mohegan Lake in Raquette Lake, New York, Camp Uncas features a five-bedroom main lodge, two cabins, a boathouse, and a spacious lean-to. With rustic charm to spare, the property retains many of its original furnishings, including a 14-foot sideboard designed by Durant, a Gustav Stickley nightstand, J.P. Morgan’s famously...

1. Move right in! This breathtaking Kiawah Estate comes fully furnished and decorated by top interior designer Ellie Cullman.

This  15,182-square-foot, eight-bedroom estate on pristine Kiawah Island features a three-story foyer, light-filled great rooms, a magnificent master suite, a billiard room, an infinity pool, a spa, a gourmet kitchen, a guesthouse, and much more. The sprawling residence, which was designed by the celebrated architect Mark Findlay, sits atop a premier lot with stunning ocean frontage and panoramic views of the area’s unspoiled landscape. An array of tiered verandas, walkways, private porches, and gazebos ensure that you will always have a spectacular place to enjoy the island’s awe-inspiring beauty. The home features interiors by the leading designer Ellie Cullman -- founder and principal of the esteemed New York-based firm Cullman & Kravis. Each beautifully appointed room features reclaimed antique oak flooring, antique and custom lighting, eye-catching artwork, hand-tufted rugs, exquisite furnishings, and...

1. Party in Jerry Bruckheimer’s mid century modern gem.

Hollywood mega producer Jerry Bruckheimer has put his blockbuster mid century modern home on the market. Designed by Case Study architect Thornton Abell in 1965, the 9,030-square-foot residence is located in Los Angeles’ affluent Brentwood neighborhood. The glass, steel, and wood stunner stands apart from the area’s more traditional homes thanks to its decidedly California cool vibe. The International-style abode seamlessly unites indoor and outdoor spaces through an abundance of outdoor living areas, skylights, and glass walls. The sleek seven-bedroom home boasts a concrete fireplace, wood built-ins, a teak-paneled ceiling, a koi pond, ample guest quarters, and a private master suite complete with...

1. How about living in a magnificent work of art? We give you "Brushstroke."

This graceful and dramatic home known as “Brushstroke” is perched on a 1.3-acre parcel of land in exclusive La Jolla, California. Designed by the American architect Wallace Cunningham, the steel-and-glass sculptural masterpiece was featured in the January 2006 issue of Architectural Digest. In addition to refined rustic touches such as centuries-old redwood beams, interior surfaces in hand-tinted plaster, and expanses of French limestone, the three-bedroom home features an artfully curved roofline, which bows into the interior lending a sense of serene movement to the entire residence. Amenities include a stunning rimless black-bottom swimming pool faced in mosaic tile, a Japanese-inspired garden by Joe Yamada, a private tennis court, and exclusive access to five miles of white sand beaches along the craggy California coast. This zen gem is on the market for...

Charles Pavarini III’s design roots run deep. His grandfather, Charles Pavarini, Sr., founded the Pavarini Construction Company, best known for creating such landmarks as the Seagram Tower and the United Nations. Charles, who has cultivated a singular style that deftly blends traditional and contemporary elements, reinterpreted this rich family legacy with the founding of the architecturally-based interior design firm, Pavarini Design.  

Headquartered in New York City, Pavarini Design often steps in during the pivotal construction planning stages, seeing nearly all projects through decoration and art selection. This start-to-finish approach ensures that...

he leading interior designer Glenn Gissler is celebrated for his incredibly inviting and visually interesting interiors. Gissler earned degrees in Architecture and Fine Arts from the Rhode Island School of Design before going on to work for Juan Montoya, one of the most acclaimed and prolific interior designers in the world,  and the celebrated architect Rafael Viñoly.  Gissler launched his own firm, Glenn Gissler Design, in 1987 and quickly established a devoted following thanks to his quietly sophisticated aesthetic and acute attention to detail. 

Gissler seamlessly integrates his rigorous training as an...

The leading interior designer Frank de Biasi has cultivated a singular aesthetic that is firmly rooted in his passion for art, history, and design -- a love that was forged during his time as an appraiser at Christie’s New York. Following his tenure at the inimitable auction house, de Biasi was named the Director of Interiors for the iconic architect Peter Marino. After twelve years with Marino, de Biasi founded Frank de Biasi Interiors. Since launching in 2006, the New York-based firm has become synonymous with an eclectic yet impossibly chic aesthetic.

de Biasi, who has helmed commercial and residential projects in in the United States, Europe, and the Middle East, works closely with his clients to...

Inspired by color, art, travel, and fashion, the leading interior designer Joseph Fava is dedicated to making the world a better and more beautiful place to live. His award-winning South Florida interior design firm, Fava Design Group, LLC, specializes in residential design, but also crafts stunning commercial spaces and luxe yacht interiors. The firm’s impressive portfolio of projects spans the United States and the Caribbean and its interiors have been...

Gail Green, the founder and principal of Gail Green Interiors in New York City, is celebrated for her timeless and elegant yet decidedly modern interiors. Her firm, which specializes in upscale residential and commercial projects of all sizes, is dedicated to creating beautiful, comfortable, and practical interiors. Combining form and function, Gail Green Interiors constructs unique, luxurious spaces that exude a sense of harmony, balance, and order.

Educated at Columbia University and trained at a number of esteemed architecture firms, Green has been...

Lauren Rottet, founder of the international architecture and design firm, Rottet Studio, is one of the foremost interior architects in the world. The only woman in history to be...

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