Luxury Homes and Real Estate - Sotheby’s International Realty

Many San Francisco residents want to spruce up their bathrooms, but the room can be notoriously difficult to upgrade. Unlike other rooms, bathrooms are not designed for entertaining, but that doesn't mean they don't play an important role in a home's ambiance and functionality. As a result, many designers are beginning to pay more atte Read More

Everyone wants their home to reflect their personality, but it can be hard to know how to go about this. Without guidance, many homeowners simply try to fill their homes with meaningful items and resonant furnishings and artwork. This is a great place to start, but a new trend has been taking a more specific approach to this process, especially am Read More

Many home design trends have leapt across the ocean from Japan to the United States - simple layouts, wooden saunas and Zen gardens, to name a few - but an emerging decorating infatuation could prove to be the most popular yet. Shou-sugi-ban is a classic Japanese approach to exterior siding. It uses natural wood that is preserved by being charred, Read More

There was a time when many of San Francisco's luxury homes were designed to be ornate and opulent - doorways were emblazoned with intricate patterns and walls were covered with large and baroque works of art. As sustainability and simplicity have gained a foothold, however, this trend seems to be reversing. Now, many of the city's most sty Read More

You might enjoy your new San Francisco home, and could consider investing resources into making it stand out among the properties in the Bay Area. Adding color is a great way to improve your house's interior, but there are several factors you should consider before making any dramatic changes. HGTV recommends observing the 60-30-10 Rule w Read More