Backyard Oasis | Pool Designs for Every Home Style
It’s the perfect finishing touch in any property. Not only do pools provide endless exercise, family fun, and summer leisure, but they also make a major design statement and can serve as the basis for your entire yard’s landscaping. Today we explore unique pool designs that are sure to spark inspiration for your next outdoor build, with style to match every home.
Extraordinary Property of the Day | 2190 Drury Lane, Northfield, IL
This extraordinary home located in a very private setting yet within walking distance of top-rated schools, parks, shopping and restaurants offers a soaring two-story foyer opening to the living room on one side and the dining room on the other. The centrally located great hall provides access to an office/den with attached computer room, as well as a light-filled family room with a vaulted ceiling and fireplace. The second floor of this luxury home includes a guest suite with an ensuite bath and walk-in closet, as well as the primary bedroom—offering beautiful views of the very private backyard. An amazing movie theater sits below ground level; it has top-of-the-line visual and sound equipment, wine cellar, exercise room, workshop, and storage space.
Extraordinary Development of the Day | One Bennett Park, Chicago, IL
One Bennett Park offers luxurious and state-of-the-art amenities that make life more seamless, relaxing and pleasurable. From the moment you pull into the covered motor court, leave your car with the valet, and step into the foyer and magnificent art-filled lobby, you'll immediately appreciate how special this building is. The third floor is home to a full-service spa and salon — a real center for relaxation. This is also where you'll find the exercise facility, with a fitness center, Pilates studio, and indoor lap pool with a glorious sun terrace overlooking the private park. The terrace pool provides an ideal setting for swimming or sunning while enjoying gorgeous views of the park.
National Relaxation Day | How to Create a Serene Patio
Transform your patio into a place where you want to spend your time - whether that’s enjoying the fresh air, practicing yoga, taking a dip in the hot tub, or unwinding with friends. Cultivate a warm, relaxing atmosphere by adding decor, landscaping and other elements that suit you and your taste. Try these five ideas to turn your patio into a serene outdoor getaway.
Dive In | JSIR’s Swimming Pool Month
Jameson Sotheby’s International Realty is keeping the summer celebration going by highlighting Pool Month during the month of August! Summer wouldn’t be complete without a spacious backyard oasis, or a luxurious rooftop dip. Whether you are a classic pool fan or prefer something a little more unique and sophisticated, our collection of jaw-dropping pool properties is sure to meet your needs.
Design Tips | Home Staging for Outdoor Spaces
While many home sellers prioritize the inside of their home when preparing to list and market, it’s the outdoor spaces of a home that can truly create a lasting impression on buyers. Putting equal consideration into the outside of your home as well as the inside creates not only first-look appeal for anyone visiting, but creates a cohesive feel throughout the entire property that buyers notice…
Reading Retreats | Home Libraries for Everyone
Calling all bibliophiles! Your home library says a lot about you from your choice in décor to your favorite genre of books to read when you’re relaxing, to the pieces of art that inspire you. No matter where you are in life, a library can elevate your home and create a place for you to dream and feed your soul. Whether you identify as a cozy nook reader, a world traveler, or a rigorous academic, check out some of our inspiration for creating your own reading retreat!
Celebrate National S’mores Day | 5 Unique Recipes
S’mores, the classic summer treat. The sweet combination of a gooey golden brown toasted marshmallow and melted chocolate sandwiched between two crunchy graham crackers is enough to make anyone swoon. Check out these s’mores combinations that will leave you drooling. From choco banana to lemon meringue this campfire treat has never been better!
Extraordinary Property of the Day | 11 E Walton Place, Unit 4002, Chicago, IL
Welcome to one of Chicago's most elegant buildings at the sophisticated Waldorf Astoria. This stunning, thoughtfully re-imagined half-floor unit has a desirable floor plan layout with unobstructed North, East, and West exposure and breathtaking views of the lake from almost every room! The best of Chicago's shopping and dining areas are at your doorstep, while Lincoln Park and Lake Michigan are a short walk away. This exquisite home will delight you for the years to come!
Patio Perfection | Chicagoland's Best Outdoor + Rooftop Restaurants
Recline in style at these rooftop restaurants, where you'll have the city's skyline as your backdrop. Set on top of Chicago bars, hotels and event spaces, these dining experiences are as special as they are picturesque.
