Better than backstage passes to the Grammys, this triplex penthouse once belonged to Lenny Kravitz and is now being sold by Alicia Keys and her husband, Swizz Beatz.
With over 6,000 square feet of space — including five bedrooms, four bathrooms, and a private spa — it is a home worthy of music industry legends, but for a mere $15 million, it is available to lesser mortals.
Click through to take a peek at this luxurious SoHo apartment.
We are longtime fans of interior decorator Kyle Schuneman and were excited to see a story from Sunset magazine about his tips for decorating a rental. 
Kyle is a believer in making every space work for you, no matter how temporary. He offers ideas for fixes that aren't permanent (peel and stick wallpaper) or expensive (paint!) that can translate to even the most desperate of rentals.
For a sampling of his tips read on!
After several attempts to sell his apartment overlooking Gramercy Park, Karl Lagerfeld has finally made a deal.
Lagerfeld sold his three-bedroom, three-bathroom condo at 50 Gramercy Park North for $4.5 million, according to the New York Post. He paid $6.69 million for it in 2006, and though he had it renovated, he never moved in. CasaSugar reported last March that the home had been relisted for $5.2 million.
Investor Sebastian Barrack bought the fashionable apartment, which features a chef's kitchen, a system of automated curtains, and an open floor plan spanning 2,150 square feet. A look at the listing photos here in the gallery.
Photos via Douglas Elliman.
Allow us to set the scene — you just moved into a killer apartment (hooray!), but are in dire need of decorating direction. Luckily, Gilt Home Creative Director Tom Delavan can help. Aside from having interior design cred (you may remember him as Domino's former editor at large), Tom's new Gilt Home collection proves that his product design prowess is just as sharp. We caught up with him to get his top five tips — from furniture selection to layout — for getting settled in. Take it away, Tom!
Get out the graph paper or use one of the many apps or software programs out there (like Icovia) to draw out your rooms to scale, and place the furniture you need.
Your first apartment won't be your last, so try to go for standard sizes and styles that could make sense in other spaces. I really kept this in mind when designing the Gilt Home Collection — I wanted to create pieces that were versatile and accessible, easy to mix and match, and look great in any space.
Keep reading for more of Tom's tips!
The New York City apartment Proenza Schouler's Jack McCollough put on the market this Fall sold fast, but don't worry — Lazaro Hernandez's place is still up for grabs.
Both designers listed their homes for sale on the same day in October, and McCollough's two-bedroom West Village duplex just sold for $1,895,000. But Hernandez recently reduced the asking price for his apartment — which takes up the parlor floor of a townhouse in Chelsea — from $985,000 down to $950,000.
Why both places didn't sell immediately is a mystery: McCollough's light-filled, two-floor apartment has a modern, clean-lined sleekness to it that's warmed up with natural elements like a wall of wood cabinetry in the living room and dark gray stone countertops in the kitchen. There's even a small terrace just steps away from the study.
Hernandez's home is furnished and appointed a little more traditionally: there's a brick fireplace in the living room, which features wooden shutters on its windows. The terrace here is slightly larger than at McCollough's place, and accommodates a table, chairs, and an outdoor sectional.
Speculation has the couple pooling their resources and moving in together, but until then, here's a glimpse of both homes here in the gallery.
Photos via Corcoran.
I think I actually sleep better since getting renter's insurance. If you're a renter, then it's really a must have, but don't stop at the policy. In addition to the basic considerations about renter's insurance, here are four more things you should do to protect yourself and your stuff. After you check these off your to-do list, you can really rest easy. Sleep in — you deserve it.
For four more must-dos, keep reading.
Earlier today, we featured Kyle Schuneman's first tiny apartment transformation. Now, we're sharing before and after photos from another apartment Kyle vastly improved thanks to some help from HauteLook.
Keep clicking to see how Kyle turned a cramped Manhattan apartment into a positively beachy getaway. If you love what you see in the apartments, you can also shop the products at HauteLook.
We know that moving into a new place can be a big adjustment, but it is an equally fun project. The mantra you should keep in your mind: "Rome wasn't built in a day." Unless you are some sort of designing superwoman with insane resources, chances are it's going to take a little time to get your new place up to par. Whether you're moving to a tiny studio or a large loft, here are a few tips to help you make your new place feel homey and personal as soon as you move in.
Have you moved recently? Do you have any awesome new apartment tips? Be sure to add them in the comments below.
