Author: Sarah Burris
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Walk-In This Way: Five Closets Designed for Display
In honor of New York Fashion Week, we’re turning our attention from the runway to the dressing room. Designed to be seen as much as used, these exceptional closets turn everyday storage into something far more considered. And as these five BHS homes prove, every great wardrobe deserves a fitting room. 6350 Sw 107th St…
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Ready for Prime Time: Four Homes with Private Theaters
With the Emmy Awards airing tonight, the best seat in the house may actually be at home. From Greenwich Village to the Hamptons, these four listings have private theaters designed for everything from a full-fledged viewing party to a quiet movie night in. 47 West 9th Street Movie night is just an elevator ride away…
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The Well-Read Residence: Six Exceptional Homes Built for Bibliophiles
With school back in session, consider this a lesson in library design. From a fireside room at the Dakota and a wood-paneled library overlooking Central Park to a cozy window seat in Quogue, these spaces are every bit as captivating as the stories lining their shelves. 117 East 70th Street With walls of books, a…
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Five Homes, Six Figures
Let’s go house hunting for under $1 million. On the itinerary: a Southampton cottage with beach rights, a renovated Manhattan two-bedroom in an Emery Roth-designed building, a North Palm Beach home with its own 50-foot boat slip, a Connecticut Colonial on half an acre, and a Garrison retreat with a pool and koi pond. Five…
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Home Court Advantage
With the US Open returning to Queens, tennis is once again taking center court. And while a seat at Arthur Ashe is hard to beat, having a court just steps from your door comes pretty close. From sprawling estates designed for private matches to homes with the added perk of community tennis, these BHS listings…
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The Art of Arrival
Good design doesn’t wait for you to step inside. Before the kitchen, the layout or the finishes, it’s the curb appeal that catches your eye. From a grand Colonial Revival home and a stately country estate to classic Hamptons architecture and waterfront retreats, these properties make a lasting first impression. Thoughtful landscaping, distinctive architectural details…
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The Year Was 1930
The year was 1930, Herbert Hoover was in the White House, and the country was entering the Great Depression. New York reached new heights with the completion of the Chrysler Building and construction underway on the Empire State Building. Pluto was discovered, the first FIFA World Cup kicked off, and Grant Wood painted American Gothic.…
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Beach Within Reach: Homes by the Water
Call it a shore thing: life is simply better when the beach is close to home. This week’s Curated travels from the shores of Connecticut and the Hamptons down to Palm Beach and Sunny Isles, with private paths to the sand, direct ocean views, and beach access just beyond the front door. At these addresses,…
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Through the Looking Glass: Skylights, Sunrooms & Soaring Windows
Natural light: the original luxury amenity. Before smart home systems and pickleball courts, there were windows, and the best homes still know how to use them. Think dramatic skylights, solariums, and floor-to-ceiling windows that turn light into a design feature. They don’t just let the light in. They give it center stage. Here are six…
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Skyline Is the Limit: 5 NYC Homes with Spectacular Views
Some New York views never get old, no matter how long you’ve lived here. From Central Park and the East River to the Empire State Building and downtown skyline, these five homes turn some of the city’s most recognizable sights into part of the everyday scenery. Floor-to-ceiling windows, private terraces and high-floor vantage points make…