What makes a home truly yours? In this inspiring episode, host Rick Bell sits down with world-renowned interior designer Perla Lichi — a fearless creative who’s been redefining luxury interiors for over four decades. Known for her bold use of color, texture, and global influences, Perla shares her journey from her early days as “Purple Perla” to designing palaces in Dubai and multi-million-dollar estates across South Florida. She opens up about what “luxury” really means — and wh...
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What makes a home truly yours? In this inspiring episode, host Rick Bell sits down with world-renowned interior designer Perla Lichi — a fearless creative who’s been redefining luxury interiors for over four decades. Known for her bold use of color, texture, and global influences, Perla shares her journey from her early days as “Purple Perla” to designing palaces in Dubai and multi-million-dollar estates across South Florida. She opens up about what “luxury” really means — and wh...
In this episode, Rick Bell explains the importance of budgeting for unforeseen events when building a custom home. He shares real-world examples of construction surprises — like inadequate engineering or scope gaps between trades — and how a contingency line item in your budget can help resolve these issues efficiently without delaying your project. Whether you're building a high-tech modern home or a traditional estate, this episode will show you how to plan for the unexpected and prot...
The Insider's Guide to Custom Homes
What makes a home truly yours? In this inspiring episode, host Rick Bell sits down with world-renowned interior designer Perla Lichi — a fearless creative who’s been redefining luxury interiors for over four decades. Known for her bold use of color, texture, and global influences, Perla shares her journey from her early days as “Purple Perla” to designing palaces in Dubai and multi-million-dollar estates across South Florida. She opens up about what “luxury” really means — and wh...
