10 French Interior Design Trends from Maison Objet Fall 2018
Every year during the Maison Objet show, we’re reminded why Paris remains one of the design and fashion industry’s most influential cities. We look towards the romance capital to lead the way in which Western European aesthetic trends will permeate retail markets and...
How Much Will My Dream Closet Cost? And Other FAQ’s About Designing Custom Closets
Closets are where our interior and exterior worlds collide: They’re private spaces in our homes, but are used to store everything we use to express ourselves to the world each day, which is why designing a custom closet is so much fun! It’s a highly...
10 Kitchen Renovation Mistakes to Avoid
There are so many things that can go wrong in the kitchen. Some of the most frequent mistakes we see from homeowners who often result from neglecting to consulting with a certified home building professional who knows kitchen design like the back of their hand. Most...
Architecture Tourism: Moroccan Riads & the Marrakech Medina
Every Moroccan adventure begins through colorful horseshoe-arched doorways, and into the courtyard of a gorgeous riad. Dowels reinforce Islamic mashrabiya, intricate wooden-carved privacy partitions, which surround the courtyards, shielding guests from residents. The...
Why Now is the Best Time for Window Replacement
Tis’ the season for window replacements! Actually– if you’re in Southern California, you have a pretty big window of time to get this type of home improvement project done. You just want to be sure weather is warm, that way you won’t feel too displaced during...
Kitchen and Bath Trends 2018: Tile, Countertops, And Backsplashes
Remember when granite countertops were all the rage? Yeah, us either 😉 Since HGTV started in 1992, kitchen and bath renovations graced television screen across the nation, playing on marathon loops. America has gone through a number of countertop trends as a result...
Architecture Tourism: The Basque Region of the Spanish Coast
Exploring the Basque Region The Basque Region of Spain and France is full of gorgeous architecture dating back centuries, but it’s just as easily defined by rolling hills and ocean views. If you’re a lover of sea food, history, and fine art, the Basque region...
Designer Tips for Indoor Outdoor Living In Southern California
Indoor-outdoor living should mimic a light breeze: is all about emphasizing subtle, calming but continuous movement. Read on for tips for optimizing indoor-outdoor lifestyle in your home: Landscape Architecture Lush outdoor landscape is integral to a luxurious...
10 Popular Lighting Trends that Are Here to Stay According to the Biggest Influencers in Home Design
Lamps Plus recently appointed five new design superstars as their brand influencers and they’re helping make designer style more accessible than ever. Here are the biggest lighting trends they say are here to stay! 1 Midcentury Modern Lighting The mid century...
Roy Yerushalmi is CEO of SoCal Contractor, a world class contracting and construction firm with headquarters in West L.A.
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