Austin, Texas April 21, 2008 — Today’s sought after luxury properties are elegantly casual with an emphasis on more functional flow, warm casual entertaining and a genuine sense of tranquility through a more seamless integration of indoor and outdoor living.

Over the top formal still has its place in every luxury market, however today’s luxury buyers are seeking properties that function for the active everyday lifestyles of their families. Entertaining today often is centered around intimate family gatherings or spirited children’s birthday parties. The golden key is unpretentiously lavish homes that have effortless transitions from functional casual entertaining to elegant opulent entertaining without losing their warm functional appeal. Achieving this is truly a feat for the ‘detailed’ eye – mixing casual cypress floors and interior stonework with more formal elegant lighting and antique warm walls is easy on the eye, but years in the desing process.

Optimizing spectacular natural beauty with luxiourous amenities by seamlessly integrating indoor and outdoor living takes the stage in today’s luxury market. When well done, you’ll think your eyes are playing tricks on you; it’s absolutely stunning to enter a home where your eye looks completely through the living areas to the outside when you suddenly realize there appears to be no interior wall.

Outdoor spaces that rival the finish-out and amenities of indoor spaces are a pivotal part of the luxury market.

What is casually chic? “It’s a home that you want to throw your feet up and read a good book, not just throw a good party in,” Michelle Cain, BridgeOne Properties. It’s ultra luxury, exquisite detailing that dazzles at first sight coupled with warmth and character that lives and functions effortlessly, making these homes truly timeless in any market.

For additional information contact: Aria Schoenfelt, Realtor®, BridgeOne Properties (512) 771-1776, ariakristen@gmail.com.