Choosing the kitchen countertop is an essential aspect of your home design. It must be a perfect balance between beauty and functionality, durability, and style. At Dust & Sand Luxury Homes, we believe that every home is a reflection of its owner, which is why we have created this guide to help you find the perfect countertop for your luxury kitchen. Defining Your Kitchen Style The first step to...

The inclusion of crystals and minerals in home decor is becoming increasingly popular. These natural elements not only provide a distinctive aesthetic touch, but according to the beliefs of many cultures, they can also attract positive energies and promote overall well-being. Crystals have been used for centuries with the intention to heal, protect, and attract specific energies. Although science...

The 50 most expensive localities to buy a property in Spain. Sitges holds the 8th position in the ranking. The Spanish real estate market registered a 7.3% annual increase in the average price of used housing in March, according to the latest 2023 price index from idealista, the leading real estate marketplace in southern Europe. In this report, we will examine the evolution of prices in the 50...

The Ideal Kitchen: Design, Luxury, and Functionality with Dust & Sand Luxury Homes, Roibos Lifestyle, and Gunni Trentino. At Dust & Sand Luxury Homes, we believe that every home deserves a unique and exceptional design. We understand that a luxury home is a reflection of its owner and, therefore, every corner must be perfect. A particularly important space is the kitchen, the heart of the home,...

Maintain your children's safety in the pool with our suggestions for fences, covers, alarms, non-slip materials, and water maintenance. Safety is always an essential factor to consider when you have a pool at home, and even more so when there are children involved. Ensuring that the pool is a safe and accident-free space for the little ones is crucial. In this article, we will go over some...

The Transformative Impact of an Interior Designer on Your Renovation Project When considering a renovation of our home, it's essential to select an interior designer who will help the project progress successfully.   Bringing Consistency to Decoration with an Interior Designer According to a 'Market Study 2023', which surveyed over 130 professionals in the field of renovations and...

Surge in Foreign Home Purchases in Spain: Exploring Key Nationalities and Regions In 2022, home sales in Spain reached record-breaking figures, unseen since the real estate boom. Purchases made by foreigners have significantly contributed to this growth. Here, we introduce the nationalities leading the purchases and the preferred regions for investing in properties in Spain.   British...

Cash Home Purchases on the Rise as Interest Rate Increases Impact the Market. Recent interest rate increases are driving cash home purchases in Spain. According to notaries, in February, only 42.5% of the transactions signed in the country were paid for using a mortgage, the lowest figure in over five years. Specifically, these figures haven't been seen since the end of 2017. Moreover, it is five...

The prime rental market records astonishing growth globally Savills' "Prime Residential" index reveals a 5.9% increase in the average 'prime' rental price in the world's major cities during 2022, almost doubling the growth of luxury home sale prices, which stood at 3.2%. This rise in prime rents was mainly driven by a shortage of supply and high demand in this segment, resulting from the return to cities...