House & Home
EXCLUSIVE: First look inside new Palm Springs affordable senior housing community
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Residents are scheduled to move into the highly anticipated Aloe Palm Canyon affordable housing project next week. The Aloe Palm Canyon apartments, developed by West Hollywood Community Housing Corporation (WHCHC), features 71 one-bedroom units designated for residents 55 and older with incomes ranging from 0% to 80% Area Median Income (AMI).
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Free workshops offer guidance to first-time buyers as Coachella Valley home prices cool slightly
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – As housing affordability continues to challenge first-time buyers in the Coachella Valley, a new set of free workshops is offering them tools to navigate the process — just as local home prices see a slight decline. Lift to Rise, in partnership with Secure Choice Lending, launched a free workshop series on
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The Seminole Place Project
Meet Joseph “JR” Rodrigues, the Brazilian architect and interior designer behind this warm, transitional home in Laguna Niguel. JR began his career in interiors working in stone and tile showrooms where he developed his passion for kitchen and bathroom design, as well as an admiration for natural materials. After obtaining a Fine Arts Degree from Woodbury University, JR worked for a well-established interior design firm and then transitioned into establishing his own firm, Joseph Rodrigues Interiors, in 2020. It was at this time JR began working with PIRCH at the Costa Mesa location.
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The Mount Helix Project
Have You Ever Met a Woman Architect Before? We’re lucky to know Michele Grace Hottel, owner of her namesake architecture and design firm and host of the “I’ve Never Met a Woman Architect Before” podcast. Michele has been a PIRCH client for several years, and they’re excited to showcase one of her recently completed projects in the San Diego area.
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What To Expect When Working With An Interior Designer
Embarking on a kitchen or bath re-model can be a complex and sometimes intimidating proposition. The key to a successful project is collaborating with the right resources, particularly an experienced professional interior designer and a reliable contractor. As the homeowner you also play a key role in the process and it’s not just writing checks.
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2023 Tile Trends
Tile is an incredibly versatile surface for the home, adding interest and functionality to floors, backsplashes, showers, fireplaces, and more. It has been a staple within interiors for centuries, with a fascinating evolution of shapes, sizes, materials, colors, and patterns. This year, we will see a departure from cookie-cutter shapes and monochromatic tones of white and grey and a newfound enthusiasm for bolder tile styles with an emphasis on texture, organic shapes, and bold color.
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Tour the new PIRCH Rancho Mirage Showroom
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Cooking with Induction
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PIRCH – Desert Chat with KESQ
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New Hardware Gallery in Rancho Mirage
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Monkey Bread in the Steam Oven
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Gas Vs. Induction Cooktops
If you’re considering remodeling your kitchen or upgrading your appliances, you might be wondering which type of cooktop is right for you. Both gas and induction stovetops cook beautifully, and each method has its own set of advantages and disadvantages. But if you’re looking for direction on which option is best for you, this article will cover all the information you need.
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5 Tips for Choosing the Right Cabinet Hardware
When it comes to designing your dream kitchen, there are so many big decisions to make, like choosing appliances, countertops, and cabinets. But with all these big choices, it’s important to remember that the small details make a huge difference in your design too. Hardware is often an afterthought when considering the elements of a new design, but it’s an important decision to make because hardware can make a big impact on the look and feel of your space.
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Wellness Benefits of Steam
One of the simplest ways you can enhance your wellness experience at home is with steam. You may have a steam room at your local gym or spa, but with the heightened interest in at-home wellness, it has become increasingly common for homeowners to install this water efficient, compact amenity into their own homes. Not only is steam bathing a relaxing, enjoyable, and invigorating experience, it offers dozens of benefits that range from physical to holistic wellness.
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Bathtubs for Wellness
At-home health and wellness solutions have been a trend for the past couple years, and experts predict this will continue throughout 2023 and beyond. With the increased amount of time spent at home, and the heightened focus on personal wellness, homeowners are now becoming more and more educated about wellness solutions for the home, and they’re inspired to transform their ordinary bathrooms into their own personal home spa.
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Simple & Easy Bath Updates
The bathroom…a space in your home that you use multiple times every single day. For that reason alone, it is worth it to pay a little extra attention to its design and functionality. We all know how arduous a full bathroom remodel can be, but fortunately, upgrading your bathroom doesn’t always require a great deal of time and energy. There are numerous easy updates you can make to your bathroom that allow you to keep the existing layout, while enhancing certain features and functionality. In this article, we’ll provide you with some inspiration for 8 Easy Bathroom Updates. What’s even better, many of these updates can be accomplished in as little as one day!
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The World of Specialty Grilling
Did you know that an entire world of specialty grilling exists beyond a traditional grill? When building an outdoor kitchen, most people only consider a standard grill, but at PIRCH, there are numerous options for specialty grilling appliances that can enhance your outdoor cooking experience, expand your recipe collection, and broaden the ways you can cook outside. From flat top grills to pizza ovens, to asado cookers, there are so many ways you can go beyond the grill and elevate your outdoor kitchen.
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A Dream Outdoor Kitchen for Whitney Bond
San Diego food blogger and recipe developer, Whitney Bond, always knew that an outdoor kitchen would be a part of her new backyard. She and her husband bought their home in 2017 and completely renovated it over the last few years. “It was a 1970’s gem,” says Whitney. “There was a lot of brown and shag carpet. The outside definitely needed some love.” After completing the interior, installing a brand-new kitchen, and remodeling all the bathrooms, it was time to start on the exterior. “The last pièce de résistance was the backyard,” explains Whitney. “We have a beautiful view of San Diego in Mission Bay, so we really wanted to highlight that with a beautiful backyard to match the view.”
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Food Photographer Anne Watson Designs a Space to Suit Her Lifestyle
home should work for you. It should be a place that matches your style, but more importantly serves your life and needs. When professional food photographer Anne Watson needed to upgrade her kitchen, she turned to PIRCH to help transform her old cramped space into a light, bright, open and functional home studio to suit her lifestyle.
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