Baker’s work is particularly evident in the splashes of color that are impossible to miss in almost every room: the gold leaf in the dining room, the light blue built-in cabinets and chandelier in one ...

The stately manor home at 40 Pelham Drive in Old Metairie could easily fit into the British countryside of Surrey or Kent, even Derbyshire. The brick Tudor dwelling sits back from the street on a ...

A handful of city homes now listed for sale or rent include unusual built-in elements made from gold, crystals, even marble once favored by the ancient Romans. A look at them — and more — below.