10 Tips to Design a Better Bedroom
It’s been said that you spend about a third of your life sleeping. And as we become more aware of sleep science, we learn just how important a good night’s sleep is. It becomes increasingly important to design your bedroom to perfection. But not to fear, you don’t...
Valentine’s Gift Guide: For Him
Valentine’s Day gets a bad wrap for being a mushy-gushy Hallmark holiday, but we love any excuse for gift-giving and celebration. We’re embracing V-Day with our curated Valentine’s Gift Guide for Him. Whether you’re shopping for a significant other or dad, show him a...
Every Question To Ask Before Planning Your Kitchen Renovation
Designing a brand new kitchen is an exciting but oftentimes daunting task for homeowners. From budgeting and planning, selecting a designer or opt’ing to DIY — it can all be rather overwhelming. We want to touch on a few points to help simplify the process for...
10 Tips for Planning Your Bathroom Renovation
Figure Out Your Budget for Your Bathroom Renovation Budgeting for a Small Bathroom Refresher As with any design project, you want to figure out a realistic budget with a little bit of contingency. Is this going to be a quick freshening up or a major overhaul? If...
Tidy Up Your Home Office with these Marie Kondo-Inspired Organization Hacks
Inspired by the rise in popularity of home organizer Marie Kondo’s KonMari method of tidying up, we thought we’d share some organization hacks for the home office! Flow of Space All of your electronics and equipment should be organized based. upon...
How to Buy The Right Chandelier: Design Shopping Guide 101
Size: How to Measure for the Right Chandelier Size? Size is going to be the most important factor in determining whether you’re ordering the right fixture or not for your space. If you’ve been told to buy the biggest you can afford, you’ve been given false information...
Top Interior Design Trends to Watch for in 2019
Color Trends for 2019 New Neutrals that Aren’t Grey and White If this past High Point Market was any indication, it looks like we’re moving on from grey everything. Camel, blush, and browns were everywhere and we love the way we’re starting to see designers instate...
5 Most Popular Social Media Design Trends from 2018
We like to stay on the cutting edge of the ever-evolving landscape of social media how platforms like Pinterest and Instagram perceive our work and what each platform favors.It tells us a lot about what homeowners want and where the design trends are going. Modern...
Long Distance Design: Problems and Solutions For Designers Designing Abroad
If you’re a designer who takes on clients abroad, whether in another state or overseas, this one is for you! Or if you’re a homeowner considering hiring a designer who’s not local, you’ll want to know what to look out for. This article is not...
Roy Yerushalmi is CEO of SoCal Contractor, a world class contracting and construction firm with headquarters in West L.A.
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