Decorating a new house can be both exciting and daunting, so we’ve curated a list of the top design trends happening right now!
1. Fully tiled walls. There are some gorgeous tiles appearing on the scene, so why just relegate them to a small space above your stove. Considering tiling an entire feature wall to show...
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At Brandywine we’re very excited about infill property. In fact, many of the new homes we build in Southern California are built in these types of areas. What does that mean to a buyer? It means instead of purchasing a...
One of the perks of building in an infill location, is sometimes a historic jewel is found on a property. For example, when we purchased a lot of land in Baldwin Park for our Palmera community – that for years housed a city-owned parking lot – we were rewarded with a little, unassuming brick building.
After doing...
Living a luxurious lifestyle doesn’t have to cost a fortune. There are a few tricks and illusions you can incorporate into your home to give the appearance of living large on a smaller budget. Of course, there may be some higher end investments, but typically, achieving this look doesn’t have to break your pocket...
Land is often scarce in California, but let’s face it…it is the best place to live! Yes…we’re a little biased, but with its continuous sunshine, incredible land to the sea natural surroundings and unending list of fun things to do, why move away!
Because of this, however, there are a lot of us! And often the...
Located in the San Gabriel Valley, the land Baldwin Park sits on today began as the grazing area for cattle belonging to the San Gabriel Mission. In 1860 it was named Vineland and in 1906, the name was changed to Baldwin Park for Elias “Lucky” Baldwin. Lucky Baldwin relocated to California from Ohio in 1853 during...
When choosing a paint color for your interior walls you could simply spin the color wheel and see where it lands, or you can consider these tips to figure out the best hue for your rooms:
Get Inspired
Inspiration can be drawn from anything from a patchwork blanket to the deep shade of a scented candle. This...
You’ve secured your mortgage. You’ve signed the papers. The big day is coming – you’re moving into your new house! But look around. There’s so much to do…schedule, organize, purge, sort and, eventually, pack. Here are some simple ways to keep from becoming completely overwhelmed by this potentially...
Once you’ve gone through the Marie Kondo method of purging and decided that everything left brings you joy, it’s time to thoughtfully store it. Whether you’re dealing with small closets or massive walk-ins, there are many ways to maximize the space available. These simple and inexpensive ways to organize your...
A home will likely be one of – if not the – most expensive purchases you ever make. And for many, assembling the appropriate funds can be difficult. But over time, and if done correctly, you can easily put away enough money for that all-important down payment. Consider these easy ideas for saving money, so the...
Now that you’ve moved into your new home, you may want to try to make it a bit more secure. Even if you live in a safe neighborhood an ounce of prevention can still go a long way. Many of our Brandywine communities are gated, but you still may feel just a little bit safer with these tried and true ideas in...
One of the latest communities we’re in the process of rolling out is Saddle Creek. It’s located in San Dimas, a city nestled in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains in San Gabriel Valley in Los Angeles County. The temperature is similar to a warm Mediterranean climate, and it’s known for hot, dry summers....
