Tips and Advice For Custom Home Building

Being a one-stop shop custom home builder in Orange County has transformed how the process works for the client. What makes me unique is that I have the training and qualifications in the design arena and then I took the extra step to become a licensed general contractor. Taking my design career and combining it […]

Julie Laughton Design Build in coastal Orange County specializes in customizing your home. The homeowner and I work one on one from the conception of the plans to the completion of the construction. The one-stop shop service I provide helps homeowners because they only have to deal with one person instead of multiple people. When I […]

There is nothing better than having your custom kitchen just right for the holidays. If hosting the holidays this year has been challenging, you probably know exactly what is wrong with your kitchen and why it doesn’t work for you anymore. The easiest way to document the changes needed is to take notes of what […]

A custom home project is all about design, style and function. Building your custom dream home is an amazing process. The homeowner and I work one on one from the conception of the plans to the completion of the construction. My clients all get the same 5-star experience working with me every step of the way. […]

Putting together finished plans with all the specifications at the beginning of the process is crucial. The people who are working on the plans need to work and live in the local area and understand what needs to be done to comply with the local rules. The permit process can be very long if the […]