Most Expensive Homes in the World

#1 Castillo Caribe

On the market for $59.5 million, Castillo Caribe is the largest private home in the Cayman Islands at 48,000 square feet.The home's amenities include a wine room, home theater, billiards room with custom made bar, gym, steam room, spa, staff quarters, swimming pool with grotto, tennis court and helipad.

 

#2 Lyons Demesne

Lyons Demesne hit the market again for a price tag of $65 million. It is the estate of discount airline Ryanair founder Tony Ryan, who reportedly spent $120 million restoring the property. The home was originally listed for $100 million in 2009, and even with the price slash it'll still be the most expensive home sold in Ireland -- that is, when it does sell!

 

#3 Spelling Manor

The Manor in Holmby Hills in Los Angeles was built in 1988 for Aaron Spelling. It was sold for $85 million to heiress Petra Ecclestone after it was on the market for two years at an asking price of $150 million.

 

#4 Th Woolworth Mansion

Located in New York City on 80th and Fifth Avenue, the home known as the Woolworth mansion is currently listed with Christie's for $90 million. The home was built in the 1890s when retail chain magnate Frank Woolworth
had famed architect Charles Pierpont Henry Gilbert design a French Gothic style mansion for him.

 

#5 Maison de l'Amitie

This single family home was the most expensive home ever fought over in a divorce case (Donald Trump's of course!). The home has 18 bedrooms and 22 bathrooms. After being on the market for $125 million, the estate was finally sold for $95 million.

 

#6 Silicon Valley mansion

At $100 million, this French chateau-style mansion in Los Altos Hills in California is now the home of Yuri Milner, the billionaire founder of Moscow-based venture capital firm Digital Sky Technologies. The estate has panoramic views of San Francisco Bay and 11 acres of land.

 

#7 Fleur de Lys

With 41,000 square feet and 15 bedrooms, the Fleur de Lys was on the market in 2008 for $125 Million. The home was built by Texan billionaire David Saperstine ans was inspired by the Vaux le Vicomte palace outside Paris.

 

#8 The Pinnacle

Tim Blixseth's $155 million dollar house is practically in the backyard of the neighboring ski resort he owns. The Pinnacle in Montana has a private chair lift that connects the house to the resort.

 

#9 Franchuk Villa

This Victorian villa is often listed as the most expensive home in London at a value of $161 million. The freestanding five-story home has 10 bedrooms and an underground indoor swimming room, panic room, and movie theatre.

 

#10 The Hearst Mansion

If there's any home with the coolest pop culture cred, it's the Hearst Mansion -- also known as Hearst Castle, which is valued at $165 Million. The estate features three swimming pools, 29 bedrooms, movie theater, and a disco.

 

#11 Fairfield Pond

At a value of $198 million and property taxes of $400,000, The sprawling Fairfield Pond estate is considered the largest occupied residential compound in the United States. With 29 bedrooms, 39 bathrooms, 63 acres, and two tennis courts -- it's no surprise that the house also has a $150,000 hot tub.

 

#12 Villa Leopolda

Built in 1902 by King Leopold II of Belgium, the famous French Riviera villa was reportedly purchased for $736 million by Russian billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov. La Leopolda was used as a set in the 1955 Alfred Hitchcock film "To Catch a Thief".

 

#13 Antilla

At one billion dollars, Antilla is the world's first billion-dollar home and sits on top of a six-story parking garage. There are nine elevators and a four-story open garden. It's highly unlikely that this one will be topped anytime soon.

 

#14 Hala Ranch

The Hala Ranch estate north of Aspen, Colorado was one of the most expensive houses ever to hit the market in the United States when it was purchased in 2006 for $135 million by Saudi Prince Bandar bin Sultan. The 56,000 square foot home was built in 1991 and features its own wastewater treatment plant and, mechanical shop, gasoline pumps, and car wash. In June 2012, billionaire John Paulson purchased the estate for $49 million.

Unbelievably Creative Furniture

#1 Comfortable Chair Included

If you're an avid fan of books and reading, then you're going to love this bookshelf! Not only does it come with plenty of room to house all of your books, but the bookshelf also comes with a built-in comfortable reading space for you to park your bottom. When you finish one book, the other books are still in reach - Brilliant! We'll have ten of these please...

 

#2 New Wheels

Check out those new wheels! This desk is definitely for those who really love cars. You might have one similar in your garage, and you spend your spare time polishing it and admiring it. But what about when you get to work? Now you can think about your car even when you're supposed to be thinking about other things...Genius design in furniture, or too far? We'll let you be the judge!

 

#3 Fill In The Cat

This piece of designer furniture is called "Fill In The Cat", and it isn't hard to see why! The designers explain, "The pieces suggest a continuous play between interaction and representation, where daily use generates a continuously changing story". We think this creative piece of furniture is brilliant, and it is especially great for children who will love its playful nature.

 

#4 Spaghetti Bench

It might be called the "spaghetti bench", but we think this unusual picnic bench is so much more than that! Just look at the way the planks of wood entwine and climb into the air - It's a work of art! Perhaps it's time to install these in every park around the country, because we think this simple concept adds a whole other dimension to every day life.

 

#5 Climbing Walls

Sometimes, people might annoy you so much that they make you feel like you're about to "climb the wall" as the popular saying goes, however we never thought a couch would want to do the same thing! This beautiful, romantic-inspired couch is so unique - We've never seen anything like it before! The added bonus of it leaning against the wall is that it also doubles as a pretty comfortable, upright bed.

 

#6 Brush The Seat

They might look like oddly-shaped toothbrushes, but these crazy designs double as stools and foot rests! The bonus is they look like they can probably help you clean your floor too! Simply sweep the chair along and bits of dust and crumbs will disappear...We're not so sure this design would suit EVERY home though (or person).

 

#7 Up!

This design might remind us of the movie, Up!, but the designers explain: "This bench was visually inspired by the feeling of floating that the main character felt in the French movie, 'Le Ballon Rouge'". It might create the illusion that the chair is being held afloat by those balloons, but really the bench is suspended from the ceiling by 4 anchors concealed by the balloon shapes. Either way, we love the illusion that this unbelievably creative piece of furniture creates.

 

#8 Adopt A Walrus

When we say "adopt a walrus", we mean adopt a walrus chair of course! Fancy having the marine creature in your home? Not only will he serve as a showpiece, but the walrus also doubles as a soft and comfortable chair. Designer Maximo Riera is responsible for this creative animal chair furniture, and the range includes other species too, from mammals to reptiles! What a great way to bring the animal kingdom home (without any of the mess of course).

 

#9 Corporate Swing

It's as though all of our childhood wishes have come true - this super fun Swing Table by Duffy London is now available for all to own! We think it's a great way to add some fun to corporate meetings, conferences and even dinner time. Can you imagine your boss swinging in his or her chair like they're at a playground?! The other bonus is that vacuuming under this table would be extremely easy.

 

#10 iPad Rocker

Introducing the word's first power generating iPad rocking chair! That's right, you can now sit back and relax in this rocking chair whilst charging up your iPad's battery. Once upon a time, rocking chairs were only meant for the elderly, but it seems as though they're now the latest trend - Bizarre! This creative piece of furniture was designed by Micasa Lab in Zurich, and apparently one hour of rocking will get an iPad up to 35% of a full charge.

 

#11 Baguette, Anyone?

If upon first glance of this piece of furniture, you thought it was a table made from baguettes, then you were right! Not just for those in France, this table designed by Studio Rygalik would look delicious in any kitchen. Hopefully you don't get too hungry though and start eating your table, because that would be quite unfortunate! The designers explain that they created this table design in order to "generate a discussion about food waste" - Impressive!

 

#12 Crowd Surfing

Imagine crowd surfing on lots of little red, spongy balls? Judging by the look on this woman's face, it must feel divine! The red balls adjust to your preferred comfortable position in order to support your back and posture properly. We all need one of these after a long day of work! Not sure how it would match the other furniture though...

 

#13 Fiat 500 Sofa

This piece of furniture isn't just for the Italians - Car lovers and lovers of unique, quirky furniture will love it all the same! Fancy sitting down on this masterpiece to watch television of a night? Your friends and neighbors would be so jealous! After all, it's not everyday you find a Fiat 500 in someone's living room...Despite the wheels, this sofa doesn't just roll around, so you'll still be safe!

 

#14 Pac-Man Reborn

Pac-Man has become a pop culture icon, but now you don't have to say goodbye to him when you leave the arcade. Instead, you can come home to your very own Pac-Man in the form of a chair! We love this forever-hungry, yellow monster, and think this idea is absolutely brilliant. Perhaps it's time to makeover the lounge room...

 

#15 Nature's Shelf

Shelves can be a little dull, can't they? But what if something once used to store things could actually become a centerpiece of a room and a work of art? The designers behind this piece asked the same question, and the result? This beautifully creative wall shelf of course! We love the curvy design and the accompanying wall decal. It seems like it is no longer "hip to be square" when it comes to your furniture...