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Tips and Advice For Custom Home Building

Custom Home Remodeling and New Home Building in Orange County

By Julie@julielaughton.com | September 19, 2023

The stunning homes built in Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, Newport Coast, Corona Del Mar, and on the Balboa Peninsula make these communities a beautiful and enjoyable place to work as a custom home builder. Whether you are doing a full home remodel or a new home built ground up in Orange County, my 7 Simple […]

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The Importance of Custom Cabinet Design

By Julie@julielaughton.com | September 12, 2023

I started my residential career in custom kitchens because I love to draw and design furniture. I quickly realized that custom cabinetry transformed the kitchen and how the client functioned in the space. Most people remodel their kitchen because they plan on being in their home long-term. There is nothing worse than completing your remodel […]

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The Island is the New Focal Point of Custom Kitchens Today

By Julie@julielaughton.com | September 5, 2023

The island in a custom kitchen is a multi-functional space that can be a statement by using different finishes and countertop materials. It also is a great location for additional smaller appliances like a microwave drawer, warming drawer, and storage of larger items like mixers and blenders. In this custom kitchen, the island separates the […]

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Working With a Space Planner on Your Custom Home Project

By Julie@julielaughton.com | August 29, 2023

Working with a space planner is crucial. If doors are in the wrong place and they swing the wrong way or furniture won’t fit, then the rooms will not flow and function. A custom home project is all about design, style, and function. The important things to look for in a well-planned space are windows […]

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Starting Your Custom Home Remodel in Orange County

By Julie@julielaughton.com | August 22, 2023

The home remodel process can be a fun, enjoyable, and stress-free experience if you work with the right people. All dream homes start with a good plan. In order to have a good plan, your ideas need to be translated onto paper and detailed out with every selection and decision before the work starts. Whoever […]

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