Near the coast in Florida and California and amid the rugged terrain just outside Santa Fe, these four inviting homes feature firelit spaces, secluded suites, relaxing pools and spas, and private balconies with dazzling views—all creating an ideal environment for romance.

Globe-trotting gourmands can take their culinary credentials to another level by seeking out unique, interactive experiences in which they truly work for their meal.

Kitchens come in many different shapes, styles and sizes but have always been the heart of the home. Eat-in kitchens enable you to enjoy your meal in the same space it was prepared. Whether it’s a small table, to seating at a kitchen island, eat-in kitchens provide multiple benefits that can only be experienced by owning one.

With carefully chosen lighting, top-tier sound systems, and comfortable seating, these home theaters allow for the celebration of cinema in cozy seclusion.

“Less is more.”

That was the edict of one of modern architecture’s patron saints, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, and is still a guiding principle for many contemporary practitioners