modern design

Located in the heart of Manhattan is an uptown apartment with a downtown vibe — what one could call the best of both worlds. City living at its finest, this apartment has crisp white walls that are the perfect palette for designer accents, pops of color, and one-of-a-kind furniture. The pad also features an open floor plan and stainless-steel kitchenware, making this apartment truly New York. Take a tour of this $8 million loft, and get inspired by all the design and detail this Upper East Side property boasts.

Jewelry designer Jennifer Fisher's interior design style reflects the casual edge for which her jewelry line is known. A native of Santa Barbara, CA, Jennifer began her fashion career working bicoastal, wardrobe-styling gigs for feature films, television shows, and commercials. With a new husband and a decade of fashion cred under her belt, she decided to move to New York City to raise a family and open the next chapter of her career.

After giving birth to their first child, Shane, Jennifer wanted a personalized piece of jewelry to celebrate their new baby boy, but couldn't find anything on the market that was unique or versatile enough. So, she decided to design her own piece of jewelry and the rest was history. Today, Jennifer Fisher Jewelry is worn by celebrity moms like Sarah Jessica Parker and Gwyneth Paltrow. Her jewelry has also been worn in feature films and television shows like Sex and the City the Movie, Entourage, The Hills, The L Word, and Gossip Girl, among others.

Take a peek inside the North Tribeca apartment Jennifer shares with her husband and two children. Find out why NYC is a great place to raise a family, which home decor shops she can't live without, and her secrets for creating a hip, modern space for a family on the go!

Built in 2009 and featured in the April 2010 issue of Dwell magazine, this gorgeous modern home, situated in Yucca Valley, is absolutely dreamy. Even better: it's available to rent. Before you head to the Southern California desert for your picture-perfect design vacay, though, why not take a virtual turn around this house, built by Blue Sky Building Systems? With features including large sliding glass doors that lead out to decks and patios, a home theater A/V system, perfectly selected modern furniture, and a picturesque swimming hole, you may want to book a stay today!

Located on a 75 foot-high bluff above the Montauk shoreline, this 5,000 square foot modern Hamptons home and accompanying guesthouse are true stunners. Currently on the market for $19.5 million, the main house and guesthouse share common materials and lines, but distinct designs. Architect James Biber of Biber Architects is responsible for the look of these two residences, describing them as, "Each house has its own identity, yet they share a vocabulary of materials, forms, and intentions. The main house is composed of a pair of opposing 'L' shaped wings: one of steel and glass ('his' space: a loft on the ocean) and one of brick and wood ('her' space: a warm, enclosing set of private rooms).

Keep reading to take a tour of this incredible property, which is located on four acres and boasts major amenities including an out-of-this-world screening room, an infinity pool that snakes beneath the guesthouse, and oceanfront access that's said to be perfect for surfing.

Photo courtesy Southeby's

While in New York, I had the opportunity to tour Ford Lininger's stunning showroom, which included decorative pieces from KGB Limited, Jan Kath, and Zoë Luyendijk. The impeccable mix of modern and vintage furniture, lighting, and rugs offered something truly inspirational in every corner. In the KGB Limited section, I was especially taken with the vibrantly colored seating options, sleek tables, and vintage pendants, while Jan Kath's and Zoë Luyendijk's rugs offered a contemporary spin on traditional patterns. Keep reading for a tour of the gorgeous showroom!

What do you do when you want to establish a home closer to your kids, but you don't want to deal with the maintenance of an actual house? You move into the Four Seasons, of course! Retired and anxious to leave Hong Kong to enjoy a life closer to their children and grandchildren, this couple decided to settle into a condominium in San Francisco's Four Seasons Private Residences. With a vision of having a space that could easily accommodate family entertaining while maintaining a streamlined aesthetic, the couple turned to Green Couch Interior Designs to modernize the nearly nine-year-old condominium. By introducing a calming neutral palette accented with metallic details, a variety of textures, and luxurious materials, Jeff Schlarb and his creative design team achieved a relaxed but timelessly elegant environment. Click through the gallery to see the jet-setting, family-oriented couple's new digs.

Photos courtesy of Peter Medilek