by admin | Mar 27, 2020 | Architecture, Home Building, Home Resources, Kitchens & Bathrooms
Today on the Build Blog we’re diving into what makes a kitchen sustainable and why it’s important. We’re including a comprehensive list of everywhere we source sustainable, eco-friendly kitchen appliances, countertops, cabinets, hardware and more — But before we...
by admin | Feb 27, 2020 | Architecture, Bedrooms, Home Building, Home Resources, Kitchens & Bathrooms
Building a granny flat in your backyard is a great idea in order to run and operate a rental unit and maximize your property’s value! We did it in our own backyard and now in many other’s. Speaking from personal and professional, experience can’t recommend this as an...
by admin | Feb 20, 2020 | Architecture, Home Building, Home Resources, Home Shopping
SoCal Contractor has once again won best of houzz! The Annual People’s Choice Award from the Houzz Community Highlights Home Remodeling and Design Professionals with Most Popular Designs and Top Ratings What Does It Mean to Win Best of Houzz? The Best Of Houzz badge...
by admin | Feb 13, 2020 | Bedrooms, Home Shopping
This Valentine’s Day, we’ve rounded up the bedrooms we are blushing over and giving you all the decor tips and tricks to help you infuse your own spaces with a little romance this V Day. How to Design a Romantic Bedroom in 5 Steps this Valentine’s Day Modern Romance...
by admin | Feb 7, 2020 | Architecture, Home Building, Home Resources
The wildfires raging across the Southeast region of Australia have been devastating and have us on high alert. Living in the dry climate in Southern California, we are all too familiar with the destruction that fires can have on families and their properties. Today on...
by admin | Jan 31, 2020 | Architecture, Bedrooms, Home Building, Home Resources, Home Shopping
Our firm has just returned from a trip to the Las Vegas Furniture Market where we were excited to explore all the new and expanded lighting showrooms. Exclusive to-the-trade collections from Currey & Company, Troy Lighting, Hudson Valley, Selamat and more give us...
by admin | Jan 23, 2020 | Architecture, Home Building, Home Resources, Home Shopping
Starting in 2020, building codes are changing for the better in California. This year, any new home built should contribute as much energy as they consume, meaning everything must be energy-neutral. This is an excellent step in the right direction of sustainable...
by admin | Jan 17, 2020 | Architecture, Home Building, Home Resources, Kitchens & Bathrooms
Custom Appliances Based on Diet We recently completed a home for celebrity vegan chefs – founders of the renowned plant-based diet brand Forks Over Knives. In doing so, we paid extra attention to customizing the kitchen. Because they don’t cook with oil and need...
by admin | Jan 11, 2020 | Architecture Tourism, Art & Culture, Home Building, Home Resources
Lori Dennis: A Comfortable Solution to the Homeless Epidemic In her Ted X Santa Barbara talk, interior designer Lori Dennis took center stage to provide a comfortable solution to the homeless epidemic: furniture. After years of charitable donations to shelters and...
by admin | Jan 2, 2020 | Architecture, Home Building, Home Resources, Home Shopping, Uncategorized
2020 we’re coming for you! Working in the design build industry, when we’re not working with clients, we spend our time traveling to furniture markets and conferences around the world where we get a look into the commerce side of furniture and home design trends. So...