The Best Furniture Made in America
Happy Independence Day! This weekend, we wanted to take some time to celebrate some of our favorite furnishings and home decor Made in America. View this post on Instagram #HappyJuly4th Weekend, everyone! 🇺🇸 | Image via @pinterest A post shared by SoCal General...
Renovation Inspiration: 5 Tips for Vacation Rental Bathrooms
We’ve saved the best (most work) for last! On the final episode of season 2 of Renovation Inspiration, we take you through our transformation of the bathrooms and outdoor areas of the ‘green monster.’ Last week, we talked all about the outdoor spaces — if you...
Renovation Inspiration: The Most Instagramable Backyards and Pools in Los Angeles
It’s Summertime in SoCal which means more backyard BBQs and pool parties. You’ll want to be sure your backyard patio is in shape for entertaining. Designing and building outdoor spaces is one of our favorite elements of any project here at SoCal Contractor. Renovation...
Coastal Living: Best Building Materials for Beach Houses
When it comes to designing and building your coastal home, there are some extra precautions to keep in mind. Because of the sand and the salt, you want to  be sure your home can withstand the elements. Today on the Build Blog, we’re diving into the best building...
Father’s Day Gifts for the Dad Who Travels
Our Father’s Day Gift Guide this year is focused on the best gifts for the guy who loves to travel – just in time for all those Summer trips. From our top reviewed luggage selections, portable tech accessories, to travel organizers with a designer spin, and...
10 Best Ted Talks About Design and Architecture
This November is TedX in Santa Barbara and we are so excited to announce that our designer, Lori Dennis, will be on stage speaking about the potential that design and furnishings’ have on bringing us closer to ending homelessness. Learn more about the event here. In...
The Complete Guide to Designing Contemporary Kitchens
Kitchens became the heart of the home in the latter half of the 20th century, coinciding with the rise of contemporary design. This was no coincidence. As kitchens became places to gather and spend time with family and entertain, as well as the space to prepare meals,...
Architecture Tourism: Asian Fusion Design in Thailand
Sino-Portuguese Architecture in Phuket Much of the architecture in Thailand can be described as Asian-fusion. More specifically, what you’ll find in wealthier areas and urban city centers is a lot of Sino-Portuguese architecture. It’s also commonly referred to as...
Playing With Light: How a Coat of White Paint and Updated Lighting Fixtures Transformed Our Rental Property
When we first bought this property, it was drab – arguably the ugliest house on the block. When we decided to renovate the single family home, turning it into three separate rental units, we knew we really had our work cut out for us. Watch how we renovated the...
Roy Yerushalmi is CEO of SoCal Contractor, a world class contracting and construction firm with headquarters in West L.A.
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