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FROM MELINDA
I’m thrilled to introduce this curated collection of highlights from my November’s Map Your Move newsletters Each page is packed with the stories and inspiration that captured the most attention last month from home design trends and celebrity real estate news to mouthwatering culinary finds, travel guides to secluded beaches, and, of course, stunning property features
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LUXURY REAL ESTATE ADVISOR
MelindaSarkis
2025 INTERIOR DESIGN FORECAST: AD PRO’S PREDICTIONS FOR THE WHOLE HOME
As we reflect on the design trends of the past year, it’s clear that our homes have come to not only represent ourselves, but a projection of what we need to feel comforted Enveloping color, textured materials, and as much or as little technology as desired each element contributes to spaces that can soothe or excite, depending on the gathering type
In this member-exclusive AD PRO trend report, we explore what next year’s homes will say about how we want to live and the designs that will do the talking From material-drenched finishes to a healthy obsession with nostalgia to the home-tech upgrades that have true staying power, our predictions for 2025’s interior design trends are supported by...
KENNETH COLE’S LONGTIME HOME IS A HISTORIC ESCAPE OUTSIDE NEW YORK CITY
Fashion designer Kenneth Cole’s longtime home, which is 35 miles from New York City, was the setting for the 1969 romantic comedy/drama “Goodbye, Columbus,” starring Ali MacGraw and Richard Benjamin Cole and his wife, Maria, bought the property in 1991 for $2.8 million, according to property records, and raised their family there They restored and updated the residence and its grounds over the past 30 years.
“It’s unique because it’s the largest parcel in lower Westchester,” said Patricia L Hirsch of Julia B Fee Sotheby’s International Realty, who has the listing with colleague Susan McDonnell as well as Leslie McElwreath of Sotheby’s International Realty –Greenwich. “The house is a magnificent Colonial that has a gated entry and that’s reached via a long meandering drive ”
A little more than 12 years after Kiefer Sutherland sold his 19th-century townhouse in the West Village neighborhood of Manhattan for $17.5 million in less than 24 hours after it hit the market, no less the actor and musician’s former residence has once again surfaced for sale. Greeting all who enter the front doors with a gilded sign above reading Beau Geste (meaning beautiful gesture), the Greek Revival-style abode is now asking $20 5 million
Records show Sutherland paid $8 25 million for the property in 2008 The 24 star then sold the place around four years later for $17.5 million to distressedasset adviser David Matlin and his wife Lisa They went on to offload the home in 2015 for $17 75 million to a trust linked to Thomas Brodsky, a Manhattanbased developer, owner, and manager of residential spaces in New York City
MOST SECLUDED BEACHES IN THE WORLD FOR SWITCHING OFF
Whether you are a fan of golden sandy beaches, off the beaten track adventures or relaxing staycations, there’s nothing quite like the feeling of booking a holiday, switching off However, with the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it can feel difficult to disconnect and fully immerse yourself into the excitement of your holiday.
To shine a spotlight on the most remote, hidden gems around the world for disconnecting and escaping the hustle and bustle of everyday life, we have created an interactive map of the top 25 best secluded beaches in the world
Welcome to the Rocky Mountain Retreat, the epitome of luxurious living in a custom palatial residence perched atop Deer Mountain in the gorgeous town of Estes Park This remarkable residence offers unparalleled privacy and exclusivity. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this exceptional estate boasts the finest materials and craftsmanship, showcasing exquisite Mountain Contemporary architecture With soaring ceilings and grand spaces, every aspect of this home exudes opulence and sophistication
A gated drive greets your arrival and leads to a large motorcourt with porte cochere Upon entry you will be WOW'd by the 52' ceilings in the great room with massive windows framing sweeping mountain views, all the way to Lake Estes
THIS BOTTLED MARGARITA FROM A BELOVED N.Y.C. RESTAURANT IS ACTUALLY WORTH BUYING
Via Carota is a popular New York City restaurant, with a menu created by chefs Jody Williams and Rita Sodi that features modern takes on Italian pasta, seafood, and carne classics There are also some great cocktails on the menu there, including seven variations on the Negroni ranging from traditional to non-alcoholic. You can find a few versions of that drink in the Via Carota Craft Cocktails lineup to enjoy at home, as well as a newly launched Margarita the rare ready-to-drink bottled cocktail that is actually good
Via Carota Craft Cocktails launched almost two years ago in February of 2023 with a range of drinks, including Classic and White Negronis, an Espresso Martini, an Old Fashioned, a Manhattan, and a vodka Martini Then last spring the Sparkling Range came out, a series of five fizzy cocktails that included classic and white versions of the Negroni Sbagliato, a Spritz, a Paloma, and a French 75
IN A SONOMA BARN, A DESIGN COUPLE CONCEIVES A COZY AND CREATIVE APARTMENT
For Alex Mutter-Rottmayer and Austin Carrier, husbands and the designers behind Hommeboys
Interiors and Haus of Hommeboys, the separation between life, work, and play is infinitesimal
Considering this, it’s no surprise that the AD PRO Directory members’ office, showroom, and home all sit under one roof. Their lives unfold in an admittedly nondescript circa-1970s Sonoma, California, barn and that’s just the way the pair like it That unremarkable rectilinear exterior sets the stage for a happy surprise when guests, clients, and friends cross the
threshold and find exactly the opposite inside: a treasure trove of luscious materials pulled from nature and arches dancing across their ground-floor professional space and private 1,200-square-foot apartment upstairs
