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Designer Garrow Kedigian buts a bold twist on neutrals in his Montreal townhouse.  Paul Raeside Exterior Designer Garrow Kedigian's handsome Montreal weekend house is a unique L-shaped corner townhouse built in 1923. Staircase An homage to Canada's fur-trading history, Antilocarpa carpet from Stark creates a dramatic stair runner. "It's a great pattern, contemporary but still classic," says Kedigian. Trim painted in glossy Benjamin Moore Black plays up the home's architectural details. Reproductions of artworks by Géricault are featured throughout. Paul Raeside Living Room In the living room, walls and moldings are painted in a warm beige, Benjamin Moore's Rattan, to create a lustrous, cocooning environment. Simple gold details add to the sense of luxury. The vintage coffee table is by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, and the custom sofa is upholstered in Rogers & Goffigon's Biarritz. The armchair on the right is covered in a Pierre Frey velvet, an...

Live like a rock star (if only for a long weekend) in these impressive rentals. AirBnB A Modern Apartment in Iceland For a quiet break, rent one in three apartments in this beautiful setting, located just outside of Akureyri – the capital of North Iceland. If you're feeling adventurous, go ride horses under the midnight sun during the summer, or go sledding with huskies in the winter. From €73 per night. More information here. AirBnB A Poolside Porch in St. Barths Just steps away from the beach in Petit Cul de Sac Bay, this luxury villa combines architectural minimalism with effortless luxury. Airport transfers and a daily maid service are included, leaving you to sit back, relax and enjoy your stay. From €703 per night. More information here. AirBnB A Dream House in Sant Llorenç If you're looking for total privacy, this contemporary take on the traditional finca (a rural Spanish estate) does the job perfectly. Designed by award-winning architect Andrau Be...

Warburg Realty Actress Lauren Bacall raised her three children and entertained legends like Anjelica Huston, Barbra Streisand, and Ted Kennedy in her nine-bedroom apartment at The Dakota on the Upper West Side of New York City. After Bacall's death, in 2014 at the age of 89, her estate put the property on the market for $$ million. After a price reduction, it sold last week for $$ million, according to the New York Times. Warburg Realty had the listing and the buyers were Ronald N. Beck, a managing director of Oaktree Capital Management, and his wife. Below, a look at the 4,000-square-foot residence. The dining room has 11-foot pocket doors, wainscoting, a fireplace, a china closet, and a swinging door that leads to the butler's pantry. Warburg Realty The master suite includes an inviting bay window overlooking the park. Warburg Realty Plus large walk-in closets. Here's one of the immaculate wood-burning fireplaces in the apartment. Warburg Realty There are five! The f...

A railroad depot-turned-home, a farmhouse with its own vineyard, a quaint log cabin — the U.S. has a lot to offer old-house lovers. CRC Realty, Inc. Florence, Alabama Our motto: Less is more, except when it comes to Victorian homes! This Alabama masterpiece is filled with architectural splendor, both inside and out. Asking Price: $$$,000 For more information, visit CIRCA Old Houses. Kenai Homes Cooper Landing, Alaska A 1940s log cabin is charming enough, but toss in a view of Alaska's placid Kenai Lake, and you've got yourself a dream property. Asking Price: $$$,000 For more information, visit Kenai Homes. HomeSmart Elite Phoenix, Arizona You'd never guess that this ca. 1926, Spanish Revival-style home is located in the heart of Phoenix. We'd take this country-in-the-city retreat in a heartbeat. Asking Price: $$$,000 For more information, visit CIRCA Old Houses. United Country Little Switzerland Realty, Inc. Eureka Springs, Arkansas It costs a pretty penny, but t...