A Return to Craft: This Year’s Pasadena Showcase House Reveals a New Arts & Crafts Spirit
What we learned about Baldwin Oaks Estate, a 1907 shingle-style home in Arcadia, California and how to apply these insights to your own home.
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Tag: Materials
Updates on the Enduring Allure of Luxury Italian Design
Explore the latest in luxury Italian design with updates from Fornasetti, Oikos, and TM Italia recently shared at Ricca Design’s LA showroom.
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Redefining Luxury: Resilience, Legacy, and the Future of the Modern Home
Highlights from a thought-provoking panel that brought together prominent voices from the LA luxury home design and construction industry.
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The Forever Home Myth: Why Adaptability is More Important than Endless Love
Why a forever home should prioritize your long-term well-being using resilience, accessibility, flex layouts, assistive technology, and more.
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How Flooring Choices Affect Home Value Over Time
Flooring shapes buyer perception, resale value, and long-term returns. See how materials, condition, and sustainability influence home value.
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10 Innovative Products from Design and Construction Week 2026
Purgula’s short-list of innovative products homeowners should know about from this year’s Design & Construction Week: IBS 2026 + KBIS 2026.
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Assessing Winter Damage: An Extra Helpful Checklist for Homeowners
How to inspect your property after a winter storm to detect damage early and prevent small issues from escalating into costly repairs later.
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From Smart to Self-Maintaining: This Year’s Hottest Home Tech Trend
Tired of costly breakdowns? Discover the rise of self-maintaining homes that cut costs & reclaim time with durable materials and smart tech.
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What to Know Before Building a Home in Colorado
Interested in constructing a new home in Colorado? Here are key things to know before planning your home in the beautiful Centennial State.
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How to Choose the Perfect Columns for Your Home’s Exterior
Elevate your home’s curb appeal with exterior columns that combine style, durability and functionality, with the right material and design.
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