Sometimes, when I first wake up in the morning and immediately see a screen full of notifications, I wonder what it would be like to live off the grid. When I pay my internet bill, heat bill, and electricity bill, I start to think it would actually be extremely nice. Enter: This stunning, self-contained, and entirely off-grid property in Western Massachusetts.
Built in 2007, the Conway construction is absolutely sun-soaked. French doors and transom windows combine with light hardwood floors and bright white walls to reflect natural sunlight all around. An open-concept layout connects the slightly sunken living room with the dining area and kitchen, which sports tons of glass-door cabinets, a butcher block island, and a lovely farmhouse sink positioned right in front of a square window.
With solar panels powering the electricity and hot water, double-stud exterior walls to maximize insulation, double-glazed windows, and a sod roof, the home is made to comfortably withstand the seasons. In addition to its contemporary fortress of a home, the property’s eight acres comprise a second under-construction cottage, fruit trees, a barn, greenhouse, root cellar, and not one but seven gardens. And as off-grid as it may be, this compound is actually very central — take a 12-minute amble down the street to check out a book at the public library.
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It’s almost that time of year where I watch “The Holiday,” renew my crush on Jack Black, and wonder if I should try to do a house swap. As much as I’d love a stint in an adorable English cottage, swapping my lovely one-bedroom apartment for another feels like a more attainable daydream. And I could easily see myself happily calling this top-floor apartment home.
Situated in the idyllic Brooklyn neighborhood of Park Slope, the unit is part of an Art Deco building that dates back to 1928. Up the elevator to the sixth floor, you enter through a foyer wallpapered in a bold yellow pattern, and then flow into the large, open living room and kitchen. Given how bright and sunny the space is, I love the modern look of the rows of cantilevered shelves on a simple gray tile backsplash that stretches up to the ceiling. I’m a sucker for a Smeg appliance, so the dark gray fridge is the cherry on top for me — I particularly appreciate how the retro rounded edges echo the rounded doorway that leads out of the kitchen.
Around the corner, the bedroom keeps things similarly simple with gray-blue walls and an industrial Serge Mouille-style light fixture branching across the ceiling. The bathroom plays on the power of neutrality, too, with all white fixtures and white tiled walls — and then funky floral tiled floors and a pretty pink wallpapered ceiling with a barely-there paisley pattern. The whole home is proof that you can subtly fill a space with personality, even if you’re not a maximalist or able to commit to painting entire rooms.
And the final feature that would really woo me to pick up my life and move here, à la Kate Winslet? If the building’s landscaped courtyard wasn’t enough, beautiful Prospect Park is literally steps away.
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Sometimes a property crush grows on you, and sometimes it’s simply love at first sight. Take a look inside this mid-century modern Austin home and try not to get instant heart eyes. Just picture spending an afternoon in the living room, situated in a cozy but stylish reading chair nestled next to the ceiling-height bank of windows. Thanks to the shelves built into the adjacent stone wall, your decor can meld into the architecture itself.
When it’s time to make dinner, pad across the cork floor into the sunshine-dappled kitchen, where saturated sky blue cabinets pop against the wood walls. In case this room is simply too cute to leave, you can take a seat right at the breakfast bar. Or if you’re in the more for a more formal dinner, you can take it over to the dining area underneath a Noguchi-style light fixture.
As if it hadn’t made enough of a statement, the home amps up the drama in the bathroom by covering it almost completely in glossy black tiles. Dim the lights and hang some eucalyptus by the showerhead for a truly immersive shower. Then, don a vintage robe and enjoy the 1950s splendor that is your home.
Are you on the house hunt, or just the type of person who loves browsing real estate listings, even when you’re not in the market for a new home? Property Crush is a column where we feature actual real estate listings that get the Apartment Therapy seal of approval in regards to style (we haven’t done home inspections or anything, so don’t sue us). Know of a great house on the market? Email the listing to repitches@apartmenttherapy.com.
As a kid, I was obsessed with the idea of flying into the sky and jumping up on a cloud. Given their water vapor reality, that dream never came to fruition — but upon seeing this epic New Mexico home, I feel like it finally can. Maybe it’s wishful thinking, but something about its bubble-like construction reminds me of a cloud that’s just decided to settle down. The incredible views go far behind the home itself, though: Living here means catching breathtaking rainbows, sunsets, and night skies sparkling with stars.
If you can ever bring yourself to go inside, you’ll be happily met with a bright, modern interior. Designed by a Santa Fe-based jeweler, the tasteful attention to detail is apparent in everything from the white oak floors, three kiva fireplaces, and rounded walls and windows. Two mezzanines carve out nooks for working from home or practicing yoga, while outside a patio covered with a steel pergola offers an unbeatable place to watch the sun go down over the arroyo.
Are you on the house hunt, or just the type of person who loves browsing real estate listings, even when you’re not in the market for a new home? Property Crush is a column where we feature actual real estate listings that get the Apartment Therapy seal of approval in regards to style (we haven’t done home inspections or anything, so don’t sue us). Know of a great house on the market? Email the listing to repitches@apartmenttherapy.com.
As anyone who has tried to sell a house or scrolled through the Zillow feed shopping for their own well knows, curb appeal is a huge factor. Don’t judge a book by its cover, of course, but a home with an interesting or beautiful exterior just stands out from the pack. That’s exactly what caught my eye about this delightfully funky home for sale in New Orleans.
The facade features geometric-patterned gray and white panels, which can slide to close off the entrance or reveal a bank of floor-to-ceiling windows. A raised gravel patio punctuated by pavers leads up to the front steps, while out back, the fenced-in yard includes a shed, two petite decks, and grassy space to relax or entertain.
Inside, bamboo floors, lots of recessed lighting, and tall ceilings make the 1,277-square-foot space feel large. A one-wall kitchen with stainless appliances, rainfall shower, and not one but two attics round out this 2016 construction.
Are you on the house hunt, or just the type of person who loves browsing real estate listings, even when you’re not in the market for a new home? Property Crush is a column where we feature actual real estate listings that get the Apartment Therapy seal of approval in regards to style (we haven’t done home inspections or anything, so don’t sue us). Know of a great house on the market? Email the listing to repitches@apartmenttherapy.com.
