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The story of Home Front Build is one of roots ...

Distinguished by a profound commitment to historical preservation and sustainability, Home Front Build embodies a philosophy rooted in attentive listening and thoughtful design. With an in-house team comprising framers, finishers, masons, and more, the firm seamlessly integrates design and construction processes, garnering recognition as the best construction firm by “This Old House.” Home Front Build passionately preserves southern California’s architectural legacy by adapting existing homes while honoring their distinctive character.

The story of Home Front Build is one of roots and revivals

Mansion Global, March 2021

In a year where health has dominated many of our lives and staying at home has been the norm, it’s not surprising that there has been an uptick in demand for home environments that imbue a sense of wellness and connection compared with how important healthy home environments were when life took us elsewhere.

From adding plants and outdoor elements to inside sanctuary spaces to reclaimed and recycled construction materials, this past year and the coronavirus pandemic that has tucked us all in at home has moved the needle on our relationship with home. With that has come a growing interest in conscious residential design decisions around health and wellness across the country and around the globe.

Tacos & Tequila, February 2021

We tapped Goli Karimi, Director of Design at Home Front Build — an acclaimed architecture, interior design and construction team out of Los Angeles — for her favorite bathroom renovation, and it’s safe to say that we’re totally inspired by the loo’s bold, over-the-top statement. Set within an iconic 1916 English Tudor in LA, the bathroom features stunning Andalucia tiles from Walker Zanger and a beautifully textured ceiling that, in Goli’s words, “envelop you as if you’re being carried by ocean waves under fluffy clouds towards the impressive Crosswater tub.” Not only that, “the mirror-like polished stainless steel exterior of the tub reflects the floor tile, visually expanding the room.”

Wall Street Journal, February 2021

The Most—and Least—Soothing Paint Colors, According to Interior Design Pros

AS WE CLOSE in on a year of living claustrophobically, Americans continue to look for strategies that can quiet the jitters—and don’t involve thousands of calories. One solution: calming decor. To help you out, we asked hundreds of designers what they consider the most soothing interior paint colors.

Nature-inspired palettes of pale blue and olive green were mentioned often. Notably absent? Pigments such as fire-engine red and neon green, which the experts view as invigorating at best and anxiety-inducing at worst. “As a rule of thumb, the more saturated and pigmented the color, the more it is associated with excitement and stimulation,” explained Palo Alto, Calif., architect Mary Maydan.

Here are the four specific paint colors that were most frequently cited by our expert panel, followed by four hues that designers generally agreed jangle the nerves.

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Dwell, January 2021

Dwell, January 2021

A couple enlist woodworking experts to turn the run-down shack in their backyard into a gleaming guesthouse.

The oversized shed at the back of this property in Highland Park, Los Angeles, was a bit of a mystery. It had stood for 90 years, filled with tree trunks on one end and interesting antiques on the other. The current homeowners, a television writer and a musician, discovered that plans for the shed had once been filed, yet the city didn’t officially recognize its existence. Despite its state of flux and disrepair, the couple was sure about one thing: It had potential.

21 Modern Kitchen Ideas To Spruce Up Your Space

Undertaking a kitchen remodel is definitely one of the most ambitious home projects there is. But it can also be the most rewarding. Because the kitchen is truly the heart of the home, so much time is spent there—whether for functional reasons, like cooking and meal-planning those workweek dinners, or for more emotional ones, like gathering to chat with a glass of wine in hand. So when your kitchen is up-to-date, well designed, and truly a reflection of your lifestyle and aesthetics, it can kind of feel like the planets are all in alignment—you cook better, socialize better, and maybe even eat better.

If you're considering undertaking a kitchen remodel in the new year, now's your chance to gather inspiration. These modern kitchens run the gamut from midcentury to new traditional, to updated takes on now-trendy styles like modern farmhouse. And while they're all gorgeous and sure to send you into a design swoon, they're also highly functional and have some clever takeaway tips—so be sure to take notes.

Scroll ahead for our favorite inspiring modern kitchen designs for a happier, healthier, and more functional year ahead.

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Yahoo News - The Guide for Buying Land, Building a House or Buying New Construction

Sometimes, buying an existing home just won't work. You may be a homebuyer who's tired of competing for highly desired homes in the neighborhood you want, or maybe you just don't like the idea of living in an older house.

Either way, you have options if you'd prefer to live in a brand-new house.

Whether you're planning to buy a teardown and build a home on the perfect plot of land or buy into a new housing development, prepare for a process that differs from purchasing an existing property.

Here's your guide to getting from flat land to the home of your dreams, and what it'll cost you to get there.

Newsday.com, November 2020

Layer it. Because bigger often means more expensive, it can be tough to find the right rug in the right size (in your price range). So layer a small statement rug on top of a less-expensive one that covers more area. One popular combination is tight-weave jute or sisal under a showpiece. When layering, the bottom rug should be smooth so it's a stable base for the top one.

7 designers share what they wish they’d known before starting their firms

There’s so much to know when starting a business, and there are bound to be surprises along the way. We asked seven designers—Michelle Cortizo, Swati Goorha, Natalie Kraiem, Denise McGaha, Steve Pallrand, Ana Claudia Schultz and Cherline Shea—what they wish they’d known before striking out on their own.

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