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A sure sign of upscale living is a fine kitchen. Preferably, one with high end cabinets with luxurious wood, stainless steel themes, large open spaces for ventilation, and highly advanced appliances to go together. The kitchen is not only an accessory to be displayed around for aesthetic purposes however. It is also the place to jumpstart healthy eating habits and a stylish relaxation place to enjoy culinary delights.

Kitchen enthusiasts sadly are not always born with silver spoons in their mouth. Rich “kitchen enthusiasts” are most often more interested in the aesthetic purposes a high class kitchen provides rather than the functionality and services it can provide compared with other kitchens.

The new rising Splendido Taal Towers, a set of 4 12-storey condominium towers, is the latest joint venture of JAKA and Sta. Lucia Realty and Development, Inc. The luxurious residential resident can be found in the Tagaytay ridge area, a 70km away from Metro Manila, Philippines.

The 250-hectare planned community will feature a centerpiece, its country clubhouse, Golf and Country Club. It will also feature several sports and recreation facilities such as outdoor swimming pool, basketball, volleyball, squash, badminton, and tennis facilities. For those looking to unwind and relax, massage and spa facilities are available at the Splendido Taal Country Club.

Not as the land beneath your feet but as an alternate building material that makes sense for it’s almost everywhere and it is dirt after all so it is much cheaper. Combine earth’s wonderful insulating properties and the modern amenities of life such as plumbing, pipes and electrical conduits, it works better than more traditional building materials.
The use of earth as building material dates back to ancient times for they are still used in Africa, long hailed to be the birthplace of humanity. Earth is a very good insulator and allows the proper balance of moisture that makes good living. Temperature is also regulated naturally but as said, there’s always the option of modern cooling and heating technologies that can be integrated well with the said natural building material. Rammed earth homes are making a comeback as modern building materials are getting more and more expensive. Their production also causes pollution so the best natural option to our building needs may have been staring at us all this time, under our feet and in our yards.

One of the biggest mistakes you can make when decorating your home is to not choose your furniture wisely – which often times involves impulse buying. Your furniture is important because most of them are long-term investments. Even if you’re not overly concerned with money, it always is a hassle when you keep changing furniture. So before you buy one (or a set), keep in mind the things you want for your home. Visualize the style of the furniture you want so it’ll match whatever theme you have for your home’s design. Remember also that whatever piece of furniture you buy should always have a purpose, and not simple be for decorative purposes only. Furniture takes up a lot of space, so when buying, choose not only something that looks good, but something useful as well.

Having a luxurious vacation home in some far away beach offers a peaceful getaway for those boring holidays, which is around a couple of weeks the most a year. Considering this, most property owners opt to rent out their properties to vacationers who use them off season when the owners don’t have plans. Renting out is a good idea but it also adds to the amount of maintenance needed for the said property as they are used over and over again. Proper maintenance is key to keeping the property working and pleasing to you and your prospective renters.
Having strictly private areas in the home is a good idea such as a corner where the family stays and sleeps. Kitchens and dens may be used casually but secured against theft. You should also have a properly prepared contract that should be mandatory to cover all the bases so to speak.

Are you ready for the world’s first billion-dollar home? In this age of economic crisis, the idea of such extravagance feels like its bordering on sinful. Well, apparently to Mukesh Ambani, the fifth richest man in the world, and his wife Nita, if you’ve got it, flaunt it. The head of Mumbai, India-based petrochemical giant Reliance Industries is building the world’s largest and most expensive home: a 27-story skyscraper in downtown Mumbai that will be 50 feet high with 400,000 square feet of interior space, all with a cost nearing $2 billion. They contracted the services of architecture firms Perkins + Will and Hirsch Bedner Associates, the designers behind the Mandarin Oriental, based in Dallas and Los Angeles. Once finished, the Ambani home, called Antilla, is set to have six stories of parking lots, a lobby with nine elevators, a ballroom, a health level with an ice room where guests can escape the Mumbai heat with man-made snow, a four-story open garden and entertaining spaces for the business guests.

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Luxurious condos are also on the rise. While the ownership of these are centered more around a buyer looking for a quality lifestyle, extravagant amenities, and great locations, there are many that are willing to pay the price. In Florida last year, a 4,800 square foot condominium was sold for $4.65 million dollars. In 2005, California experienced a 90% jump in condominiums priced over one million. There were 1,677 condo sales, all in the one million dollar price range. Many of these luxury condominiums are located in areas of wealth and many have top-notch views. Amenities in such luxury condos may include quality furnishings, such as appliances, granite counter tops, and window treatments. Many luxury condo buyers like the fact that the properties are secure and feel their items of wealth are protected in this type of environment and they don’t have to pay the added cost of security. Condo hotel developments are on the rise in larger cities, as well. This type of luxury living affords one the opportunity of living in their own condominium with all the amenities of hotel living, such as room service, maid service, and concierge service. Research shows the average condo hotel buyer to be between the ages of 35 and 50 years old and many simply are purchasing them as both an investment property and vacation property.

The actresses old home in Quezon City is the complete opposite of the new one. Drenched in bright colors of green, orange, and yellow, the house represents Ai Ai’s working attitude, cheerful and bright. A large family portrait even adorns the living room.

Compared to the new home, there are no pictures adorning the walls and certainly no shocking bright colors. The subdued theme is intended to reflect the true nature of Ai Ai off-screen, simple and cozy. This has taken Ai Ai completely to calling the new house her comfort zone, a place where she can take her mind off work and calm her lifestyle.

Philippine comedian actress Ai Ai Delas Alas did not make a mistake in spending a fortune on her newest enclave at Quezon City. The house oozes sophistication and minimalistic elegance, a project expected no less of architect Ricky Solatorio.

To keep the mood subdued and to highlight the contrast from her previous home, also in Quezon City, the actress pressed upon limiting colors to two in the design, brown and white. In interior design, the actress also staunchly insisted on taking charge, adding her personal touch by filling her home with cultural wooden and clay pieces from different places which were by no means out of place.

The exquisite natural surroundings of Lake Tahoe provides prospective buyers hiking trails or cross country skiing activities and incomparable views because of Lake Tahoe’s magnificent mountains. One luxurious house includes a 3600-bottle cellar, 9 bedrooms, 18 baths, a gym with basketball court, a guest house, a multi purpose studio, boat house, staff quarters, and a mini golf course. To top it off, an indoor glass swimming pool with a bar and exercising equipments are overlooking the tranquil lake.