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McLaren W1 First Drive: Ferocious Hypercar Transcends the Track

You know things are getting serious when McLaren rolls-out the ‘1’ suffix. The origin story is, of course, the very first road car McLaren ever built, the F1. Designed by visionary Formula 1 aerodynamicist and engineer Gordon Murray, it arrived in 1992 and rendered all other supercars obsolete. The tiny, lightweight F1 embraced carbon-fibre material technology, adopted a radical centre seat driving position with two passengers set back and either side and was powered by a 6.1-litre V12 engine from BMW that might as well have been passed down directly from the Gods. Game-changer? That doesn’t even come close to describing its impact, even if at the time sales didn’t come easy… The P1 was very different. Rather than a unique side project from the Formula 1 team, it was instead a statement piece for McLaren Automotive, a new road car division still in its infancy. It arrived in 2013 and was a wild-eyed showstopper. It traded the long-legged gait and supple suspension of the F1 for a weaponized hybrid system capable of delivering 903bhp and huge blue flames from its drainpipe exhaust. In Race mode, it lowered by 2-inches and its massive concave rear wing extended into the sky. The P1 was all about aerodynamic downforce, crazed acceleration and a snorting, angry soundtrack that mixed venomous twin-turbocharged V8 with the manic whirr of electric motors. Not so much a car as a force of nature. And now there’s this: The W1. It’s a true successor to the P1 with a similar brief and, on the face of it, it evolves rather than radically reinvents McLaren’s vision for the ultimate hypercar. This is not a criticism. How could it be when the result is this dramatic and has such staggering, other-worldly potential? The W1 has 1258bhp delivered to the rear wheels. It’s capable of 0-124 mph in 5.8-seconds, the quarter mile in 9.6-seconds at 167 mph and produces 2205lbs of downforce at 174 mph. The active aerodynamics – particularly a rear wing that extends way out beyond the rear of the car – are pure performance art and deliver massive aerodynamic efficiency. The result, aside from looking extremely cool, is that the W1 is McLaren’s fastest road car around a racetrack. Ever. Their benchmark circuit is the breath-taking Handling Track at the Nardo proving ground in southern Italy, where the W1 beats their previous benchmark, the flyweight McLaren Senna, by three seconds per lap. Or “a lifetime” as they call it in racing. Maybe two lifetimes! Core to the W1’s performance is the new ‘Aerocell’ carbon fibre tub. With integrated seats and a raised footwell to allow for inboard pushrod-operated front suspension – which in turn gives air a clean path to the huge underbody diffuser – it’s light, stiff, space efficient and has been instrumental in McLaren realising a full ground-effect concept. Just like last year’s F1 cars, which were the fastest ever made. There is also an active front wing and the aforementioned complex rear wing dubbed ‘Active Long Tail’. All of which is very admirable. But the ‘anhedral’ or gullwing doors and the fantastically shirnked-wrapped feel to the minimalist, highly-focussed interior are a pretty good side effect. The W1 feels special. Those fixed seats are perhaps a shade more upright than expected, and the driving position is less obviously racecar than, for example, the Aston Martin Valhalla or Ferrari F80. However, once you’ve adjusted the pedals (they move on a slider) and the delicate, slim-rimmed and alcantara-trimmed steering wheel, there’s an overwhelming sense of purpose. The cabin is so tightly tailored and imparts a sense of lightness and agility before you so much as start the all-new 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine, which makes 916bhp all on its own and revs to 9200rpm. Reach up to a roof-mounted control panel to find the starter button. Maybe this fighter plane trope is a little corny, but somehow you feel thrilled rather than manipulated. The W1 has a sense of humour as well as all that motorsport-derived sophistication. There’s a short delay, but when the engine does fire it’s instant – as the high-powered hybrid system negates the need for an old-school starter motor. A sharp flare of revs tells you that this engine is hyper-responsive and angry. On some deep level your brain and body have been sent all the signals required to prepare for something new and intense. Ahead of us, an empty Mugello racetrack, so press and hold the blue button next to the red starter to select Race mode. The centre display graphic shows the W1’s transformation in real time as it lowers by 37mm at the front and 17mm at the rear whilst simultaneously undocking all that active aero goodness. Race mode is not road legal and is geo-locked. You can show your friends and neighbours the aero dance, but it won’t allow you to select a gear to actually drive unless you’re at a circuit. Incidentally, the rocker switches either side of the display binnacle allow further options now: Toggle up the Handling control on the left for Race+ (for F1-spec super smooth tracks) or stick to Race for gnarlier ones. On the right toggle select ‘GP’ for sustained performance over a stint or ‘Sprint’ to unleash all 1258bhp for a time attack. There’s also a DRS and Boost function on the steering wheel. But I guarantee you won’t have the mental capacity to use them… Exit the pitlane, pin the throttle and W1 takes maybe a millisecond or two to gather its might (the gearing stretches to around 60mph in first, nearly 100mph in second, primarily to aid traction), but then lunges at the first turn with incredible ferocity. It instantly feels light, almost like inertia is no longer a thing. McLaren really does prize lightweight engineering, and at 3084lbs (dry) the W1 has a 278lbs advantage over the Ferrari F80. Plus, Ferrari uses figures for cars fitted with every single carbon fibre option. In reality, the gap is probably wider still. The impression of agility and stunning control continues as the track is unravelled at startling pace. The electric motor mounted to the side of the new 8-speed dual-clutch transmission is good for 342bhp and 324lb ft and it boosts any low rev lethargy the new flat-plane crank V8 might have (spoiler alert: It doesn’t appear to have any), so the W1 just feels massively, almost impossibly powerful at any revs. Even so, there’s real reward for wringing it out to 9200rpm and the power curve feels superheated but organic, too. In Race mode the steering – still hydraulically powered – has less assistance and it is noticeably heavier than other McLarens. However, that resistance is welcome as it gives you something to push against and imparts so much information about the front grip level. New Pirelli Trofeo RS tyres with a bigger front footprint than P1 or Senna really help. The front-end feels incredibly secure and the rear-axle follows with perfectly-aligned precision. The whole car feels super-stiff, completely locked into the surface and inspires confidence, but there’s an inherent agility and adjustability that means you’re quickly confident to push at its limits and really impose yourself on the chassis. It’s such a complex car but the driving experience is intuitive, and the driver feels a key contributor rather than just amazed (or terrified) observer, holding on for dear life. Every dynamic ingredient really is shockingly effective and yet has a subtlety and lightness of touch. From that delicious steering to the incredible brakes, the W1 just feels so mission-focussed, so hooked-up. Only the new 8-speed gearbox is a slightly disappointment. It’s fast and punchy, but after the scintillating energy of the Ferrari F80 ’box it feels competent rather than inspired. Other quibbles – it’s okay to quibble when the starting price is $2.1-million before tax and destination charge. Well, that new twin-turbocharged V8 sounds tightly wound and aggressive but if you have a P1 tucked in the garage you’ll miss the snorting, Darth Vader-style soundscape and all the drama that goes with it. Ferrari does this better, too. The F80 sounds deathly dull from the outside but is a riot of turbochargers, electric motors and all sorts of mechanical fury within the cockpit. Even so, the W1 is wildly entertaining on track, and the rear-drive configuration makes it more of a challenge and more satisfying than the F80 when chasing lap times or just sliding around for fun. In the Ferrari, you must second-guess what the front e-axle might do, whereas in the W1 it’s all on you. There are plenty of tools to help, including the ingenious Variable Drift Control, but somehow the W1 is more heroic. Or at least fools you into feeling more heroic – which is surely the point! On the road? Nimble, loaded with feel and sublime response. The ride is noticeably tougher than, say, a 750S but the control is ramped-up too, and with a bit more speed the whole car finds a delicious rhythm. Sport mode for the drivetrain brings some nice turbo whooshes and chirps, but the noise remains high-quality rather than extreme excitement. It is perhaps the one area the W1 feels just a little too tame. Of course, there’s nothing tame about the raw performance… which is genuinely shocking and literally hurts your neck muscles after a few hours. How McLaren has given the W1 such immense traction through just two driven wheels is beyond me. So, is it worthy of that ‘1’? I think so. Perhaps we won’t be talking about $25-million auction results for the W1 in 30 years from now, as we are for the F1. Perhaps it doesn’t quite have the amazing presence and jaw-dropping star quality of the simply gorgeous P1. But it is such an intense experience and the way it marries stunning track performance with delicate poise and entertainment on normal roads is something akin to magic. Maybe not ‘the one’ but definitely a searing, outrageous addition to McLaren’s fiercest family line. Just 399 W1’s will be built and they’re all sold. I’m not surprised at all. View All McLarens For Sale Images: McLaren Automotive

By Alyssa Mammano – September 04, 2020

Tyler Perry Installing Private Airplane Runway at Massive...

Tyler Perry's massive Atlanta, GA mansion is underway, nearing completion of its 35,000-square-foot main house on 1,200 private acres. The out-of-this-world estate boasts grandeur fit for a king with a gigantic lap pool and what seems to be an airplane runway and private jet hangar. The estate is close to the city, yet far enough and supremely private enough for a secluded family home. Perry has been designing and building the home for several years now, with plans to convert a portion of the land into an organic farm with horses and farm animals. The incredible estate is also close to Perry's 330-acre studio, which will make for an easy commute. Forbes recently announced Perry has achieved billionaire status.

By Alyssa Mammano – June 12, 2020

This $8 Million Florida Home Has Its Own Waterpark

A haven for children at heart of all ages, this Florida waterfront home, lovingly known as the Key Largo Lighthouse, is a private family mansion with a waterpark in its very own backyard. Approaching the home, you'd never know that a waterpark oasis sits behind its private gates. The estate resembles a five-star resort with its strategically-placed tiki huts, rock formations with cascading waterfalls, a grotto and a slide, a lighthouse and suspension bridges swinging over the zero-entry pool. The backyard amenities don't end there. Living in this home is like being on a permanent vacation, with its multiple outdoor kitchens, a professional gas pizza oven, a speaker system, outdoor TVs, a volleyball court, shuffleboard area, LED-lit professional tennis court, multiple seating areas, hammocks and grassy areas. All of this overlooks ocean and canal views. There's even a restroom cabana. Installing a pool in your house is easy with Melbourne fibreglass pools that are more safe for you children. For those who prefer to be on the water, the home has a cut-in boat slip for multiple boats and boat lifts. There are even two boats being sold with the estate. With a total of more than 700 feet of frontage, it's evident that no expense was spared siting and constructing this idyllic Key Largo compound. The home itself has six bedrooms, five full bathrooms and two half baths spaced over 2,890 square feet. The home is spaced out in a cottage-style set-up with separate sleeping quarters. The home is offered fully-furnished in an upscale aesthetic of modern glam combined with ranch comforts and a tropical Keys twist. This turn-key compound recently hit the market with a list price of $7.9 million. View Listing Photography via Ocean Sotheby's International Realty

By Alyssa Mammano – June 09, 2020

$200 Million Ranch Compound Could Accommodate an Entire E...

Tucked in a valley just ten miles from Aspen's core and surrounded by mountain views lies Aspen Valley Ranch, an 813-acre compound with eight separate homesteads. A working ranch dating back to the 1800s, the property was most recently purchased by natural gas entrepreneur, Charif Souki. After falling into foreclosure, Souki purchased the property for $27 million from the bank. It was previously listed for an asking price of $88 million and was far less developed at the time. Over the past seven years, Souki has poured his heart and soul into the estate, investing in plumbing, electricity, irrigation and access roads to complete what is now a "mini country club" for his family. Souki's four eldest children have estates on the property, each their own versions of a modern-style rustic ranch home. The compound resembles a country club resort with amenities including a gym, swimming pool, clubhouse, game room and storage structures. The clubhouse is a central location for the family, where a theater, wine room, 14-person dining room and a commercial kitchen facilitate family gatherings. A historic barn has been restored to host game nights, with arcade games, air hockey, foosball, Skee-ball and Ping-Pong. For more family fun, the barn also houses quads, snowmobiles and dirt bikes. Souki has said that purchasing the property was an investment turned labor of love. He would not disclose how much he has invested into the ranch financially, but notes that the new buyer will not be disappointed when he or she accesses the accounts. If the compound does sell for its $220 million asking price, it will be unprecedented for the area and one of the most expensive residential sales ever in the United States. The total interior square footage on the property equates to about 34,000 with 31 total bedrooms. An additional 80,000 square feet of living space can be developed on the land. View Listing Photography and video via Coldwell Banker Mason MorseListing represented byCarrie Wells (970) 948-6750 | carrie@carriewells.comChris Souki (970) 948-4378 | chris@masonmorse.com

By Alyssa Mammano – May 28, 2020

Skechers COO Purchases Penthouse at Turnberry Place in La...

In what is the largest high-rise transaction during Las Vegas' first-quarter sales, Chief Operating Officer of Skechers, David Weinberg purchased a penthouse at Turnberry Place for $3.7 million. Weinberg hails from California and paid cash for his new Las Vegas pad, which has been referred to as the Tiffany Penthouse for its high-end accouterments. The former homeowner is Mark Evenstad, founder and CEO of a large healthcare company. Jerry Masini of Award Realty represented Weinberg, while Mahsheed Barghisavar of Mahsheed Realty represented Evenstad in the sale. According to Barghisavar, the penthouse is larger than most any other Las Vegas high-rise has to offer. “It’s almost 7,000 square feet and penthouses in other high-rises, like the Waldorf Astoria — its biggest is about 3,400 square feet," says Barghisavar. The home on the 33rd floor of Turnberry Place boasts 5,779 square feet, encompassing five bedrooms and seven bathrooms. Notably featured is an elevator exclusive to the unit, which provides access to private wine walls, a wine-tasting cellar and a full-circle bar. Homeowners of the Tiffany Penthouse will also enjoy a private fitness room and office. Every exquisite common area of the home leads to the four wrap-around balconies, which together showcase 360-degree views of the Las Vegas Strip and the valley below. Nothing less than top-of-the-line appliances, fixtures and finishes are displayed prominently throughout the penthouse. Walls clad in piano lacquer and floors finished in travertine tile highlight the handsome design, while Jenn-Air, Subzero, Miele and Asko appliances elevate the divine chef's kitchen. In the master bedroom, the walls are treated with brocade fabric while coordinating draperies outfit the windows and sliding doors. A sumptuous master bath has double sinks, a makeup vanity, two water closets and an architectural tub. A hidden door provides access between the master retreat and the kitchen. "This has windows all around so you have Strip views and mountain views on the other side. It’s great for entertaining. It’s so wide open,” says Barghisavar. The home was offered fully-furnished and turn-key. Turnberry Place is ideally located just minutes from world-renowned restaurants, shopping centers and the greatest casinos in the world, according to Barghisavar, who boasts that the Tiffany Penthouse is the most elegant and luxurious in all of Las Vegas. View Original Listing Photography and listing details viaMahsheed Barghisavar, Broker | OwnerMahsheed Real EstateA California and Nevada Real Estate Brokerage4255 Dean Martin Dr. Suite JLas Vegas, Nevada 89103702-769-6274Mahsheed@Mahsheed.comwww.Mahsheed.com CA License # B. 02100606NV License # B. 1001928

By Alyssa Mammano – May 05, 2020

Tour This South Florida Mansion That Just Sold for $16 Mi...

South Florida continues to see a strong luxury market and demand for homes priced $1 million or more. Just last week, another high-end property was sold for $16 million along the waterfront of Coral Gables. The home was that of Jose E. Souto, the inheritor of a notable Cuban coffee empire, which he sold to J.M. Smucker for $360 million in 2011. Spanning nearly 15,000 square feet with 145 feet of water frontage, the estate has seven bedrooms and nine total bathrooms. Souto purchased the 45,000-square-foot lot in 2011 for $5.15 million and had the estate constructed thereafter. Agents Isabel Castro and Maria Bradley with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices EWM Realty represented both the buyer and the seller in last week's $16 million transaction. Features within the home include six-car garages, artistic fountains, striking marble flooring and soaring ceilings. A library and 2,500-bottle wine room are adjacent to the great room. The elegant chef's kitchen overlooks a lush courtyard. Extravagant finishes and eye-catching chandeliers complete the spacious design. View Sold Listing Main Image via www.23tahitibeachislandroad.com/Isabel Castro and Maria C. Bradley, PA of EWM Realty InternationalMusic - Green Leaves via audionautix.com

By Alyssa Mammano – April 15, 2020

$70 Million worth of Luxury Mansions Coming to Auction

More than $70 million worth of mansions around the globe will come to auction during the months of April and May, offered by luxury real estate auction company, Concierge Auctions. The vast majority of the properties will be auctioned off with no reserve and will be awarded to the highest bidders. Auctions will be held virtually on ConciergeAuctions.com, where potential buyers may bid from anywhere in the world. Properties include domestic offerings, as well as homes located in Spain and Antigua. Additional listings with auction dates to be announced are located in Italy, France and the United States. Another parcel accepting offers is located in Thailand. 715 North Alpine Drive, Beverly Hills, California Available at Online Auction April 15–17 Previously offered for $20.5 million, this custom home is located in the exclusive Beverly Hills Flats. The estate was meticulously crafted with materials curated from around the world and is surrounded by lush, mature landscaping to create a private oasis. Spanning more than 10,000 square feet, the Mediterranean villa features Venetian hand-plastered walls, wrought-iron balconies, hand-stenciled ceilings, custom built-ins and rich hardwood floors. Amenities include a library, 5,500-bottle wine room, swimming pool and children's splash pool, outdoor kitchen with custom Italian pizza oven and a separate guest house. View Property 201 Dunbar Road, Palm Beach, FloridaAvailable at Online Auction April 21–24 Enter this stunning 7,800-square-foot estate to a grand two-story foyer with crisp white walls and black and white checkered marble flooring. The sun-drenched home boasts a clean, white design throughout with arched French doors allowing loads of natural light to stream in. An all-white kitchen showcases jaw-dropping quartz countertops with gray veining and an expansive center island. The master suite is a retreat with his and hers spa ensuites and dressing rooms. A private balcony overlooks the modern rectangular pool in the backyard. Indoor/outdoor living is exquisite at this modernized Mediterranean home, formerly listed for $13.75 million. View Property Villa Monterey, Sotogrande, Cádiz, SpainAvailable at Online Auction April 28–30 A resort-style experience is on offer at La Reserva de Sotogrande villa. This 1,055-square-meter estate houses six bedrooms and six ensuite bathrooms boasting a gleaming white stucco Spanish design. Perched on a flat parcel surrounded by lush greenery and set against a clear blue sky, views of the ocean can be seen in the distance. Walls of glass allow a view of the Rock of Gibraltar from the well-appointed kitchen. Entertaining transcends the indoors through to outdoor lounge areas, a terrace and an expansive second-floor balcony. This breathtaking Spanish home was once offered for €3.9 million ($4.26 million USD). View Property Through Concierge Auction's Key for Key® effort in partnership with Giveback Homes, every property sold at auction will result in a new home built for a family in need. Photography via Concierge Auctions

By Alyssa Mammano – April 09, 2020

Luxury Home Buyers Won't Settle for Less than Turn-Key

Luxury real estate buyers are looking for no less than turn-key homes in 2020, according to the Coldwell Banker Global Luxury 2020 Report. A poll of Luxury Property Specialists revealed that today's luxury buyers will shell out more for homes that are move-in-ready with luxurious finishes and a wow-factor. Homebuyers are also looking for a list of built-in amenities, including extravagant home automation, outdoor living spaces and flexible indoor spaces that can serve multiple purposes. Of those polled, most Luxury Specialists said that their buyers prefer modern or contemporary stylings in open-concept layouts. A more casual lifestyle has surfaced in recent years, and where Mediterranean and Tuscan designs were popular in the early 2000s, today's buyers are partial to a more modern aesthetic. Millennials are now coming of age - many have burgeoning families and are now in a place to upgrade their primary residences. This generation is playing a large part in emerging luxury real estate trends. They want open-concept living areas and spaces that function for their families and guests. About 77% of respondents said that buyers are searching for less formal floorplans and more usable space. Not only should the layout function for their families, entertaining plays a large role in preferences, as well. “They want the perfect setting for their family and the ultimate setting for entertaining,” said Diane Polland of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage of Long Island, NY in the report. This caliber of buyers is also looking for high quality in craftsmanship and finishes. And today's luxury home buyers don't want to perform extensive renovations to their new single-family homes, either. They are looking to move right in and experience the luxurious lifestyle their new homes afford. Reportedly, 68% of respondents said buyers have come to seek out new-build homes more so over the past year. Roger Pettingell of Coldwell Banker Realty, Longboat Key, FL said in the report, “They're willing to pay up for brand new or newly renovated, and they will even give up a view if you have a new home requiring no work.” Outdoor living spaces are also a top priority for new luxury home buyers. Nearly 72% said they are a necessity for affluent homebuyers in today's market. This trend reflects the growing affinity to merge real estate with nature, as people want to be closer to their natural surroundings more so now than ever. Furthermore, homeowners want to maximize usable space on their properties. Indoor/outdoor living and entertaining reflects an idyllic affluent lifestyle that high-end buyers envision for their home lives. Another must-have this year is multifunctional rooms, or flex spaces that can serve any purpose the homebuyer sees fit. While work has become exponentially more mobile with many employees having the ability to work from home, office space can be anywhere. Buyers are looking for ease of living and a home with rooms that can perform multiple duties. A dining room can double as a meeting space, an office can also be an entertaining space and a spare bedroom can also serve as a screening room. Technology plays a large role in the allure of a new home for affluent buyers. Some 81% of those polled said home automation is their most desired feature. Technological advancements also include smart security systems, wireless sound systems and car charging stations. This goes beyond the automated lighting and temperature control of yester-year. Luxury buyers are looking for integrated Smart Home technology that combines all of their systems seamlessly. Tech should learn and adapt to a homeowner's lifestyle and personalize systems to his or her needs. On the contrary, home features that affluent buyers are doing away with this year include highly customized permanent features, tennis courts and indoor pools. Larger homes seem to be less in vogue, as well, as many baby boomers are downsizing and millennials are willing to sacrifice size for location. Shop All Mansions Do you have a luxury listing that deserves the spotlight? Share it with our audience here!

By Alyssa Mammano – January 31, 2020

You Can Own this Colossal Castle by February 8th

A no-reserve auction is to be held on-site, Saturday, February 8th, 2020, at 11:00 AM CST. Starting Saturday, January 18th, 2020, open house previews will be held every Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 PM-4:00 PM. Private appointments available, call for details. One of the most significant residential estates ever created in the Green Bay area, only minutes from Lambeau Field and the main interchange, this magnificent, mostly-completed masterpiece awaits new owners with vision to realize its full potential. The French chateau-style stone manor with three total levels and a third-story walkout, eight bedrooms, seven full bathrooms and three half bathrooms, with 22,590 finished square feet, rests on approximately 2.73 acres of peaceful, wooded sanctuary with deer and turkeys galore, and even a pond stocked with fish. A luxuriant, private hunting and fishin g haven for the avid wildlife enthusiast, this unbelievable estate has it all! Designed by Jim La Plant of La Plant Architecture and constructed by Marty Brice Construction, the construction quality and materials used are unsurpassed — one of the most exquisite homes built in the Green Bay area! The estate is located on a cul de sac with only three homes in the development. view listing

By Alyssa Mammano – January 09, 2020

Top Mansions to Enjoy the Coastal Lifestyle

Crystal-clear, turquoise waters lay as flat as glass while a rainbow of sea life swims gracefully beneath the placid water line. Emerging and disappearing into the crevices of the coral reef, small fish dart in and out as the larger beings slowly ramble on by. Boaters drift cautiously while peering into the enchanting world below the water, and divers swim slowly as to not disturb this breathtaking underwater environment. As the depth of the sea narrows and the shoreline approaches, a wave of tiny sea turtles flutter past on their initial expedition into the great unknown. Beachgoers look on as the recently-hatched newborns unearth from their nest and trek toward the coast’s gentle waves. One kind soul carefully encourages a hatchling in the right direction. promote your listing here 16623 Banyan Lane, Sugarloaf Key, Florida offered for $2,499,000 view listing 131 SW 57th Terrace, Cape Coral, Florida offered for $1,249,000 view listing 27097 Serrano Way, Bonita Springs, Florida offered for $1,189,000 view listing Shuffling through the soft, white sand, lackadaisical families select their portion of the beach and lay towels beneath brightly-colored umbrellas. Children carry their buckets to the shore to collect water for the moat around their sandcastle. Further down the beach, another family is burying someone in the sand. The sounds of laughter and splashing emit a warm feeling as you look on from the balcony of your coastal home. You turn to your family and suggest another day spent at the beach directly behind your residence. As your children exclaim their excitement, you gather the pre-packed beach bag and your family makes the short sojourn through the sliding glass doors, out to the steps of your brick patio and through the gate on to the sugary sand shoreline beyond. While laying your beach blanket over the contours of the sand you think to yourself, “it doesn’t get any better than this.” view the full list of our favorite coastal properties

By Alyssa Mammano – December 13, 2019

Pantone® Announces the Color of the Year for 2020

Classic Blue. Each year, Pantone® announces its designated Color of the Year for which luxury design elements to take inspiration from and this year, they have selected hue 19-4052 Classic Blue. According to the announcement, the color instills calm, confidence and connection. Classic Blue is described as elegant and simplistic, enduring the test of time and establishing a dependable and stable foundation upon which we will build in the new year. The dark blue hue is reminiscent of the night sky and is imprinted in our psyches as a restful color, says Pantone®. The color evokes calm and peacefulness, allowing for a clear mind that is laser-focused. "Imbued with a deep resonance, Classic Blue provides an anchoring foundation. A boundless blue evocative of the vast and infinite evening sky, Classic Blue encourages us to look beyond the obvious to expand our thinking," says Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone® Color Institute. In years past, Living Coral was the 2019 Pantone® Color of the Year and before that, it was Ultra Violet in 2018. Promote Your Listing to qualified Buyers Photo credit: Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty

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