About JULIE

Julie's passion is to build custom dream homes with timeless designs that match every client’s style and needs. She has been in the Design Build business for over thirty years. As a designer and general contractor, she oversees and executes all facets of the blueprints and build from conception to completion while providing a collaborative and stress-free process for each client.

From an early age, Julie demonstrated her rare gift of being able to visualize and bring to life ideas through drawing.  Clients are able to see their vision literally come to life in front of their eyes, as Julie replicates their words into images.  Her careful understanding and ability to attune to each client's needs and lifestyle, along with building quality custom homes, has led to a long and rewarding career.

Understanding the importance of creating and executing a thorough plan and being able to communicate to her clients each step is another one of Julie's talents. Her career began as a designer trying to work with contractors and she found that the process needed to be improved. Julie became a licensed general contractor and is able to provide excellent craftsmanship while helping clients navigate the complexities of the construction process and ensuring peace of mind throughout the project.

No project is too large or too small.  All come in on time and on budget! Now, ask yourself, "Why can't I have it all and live in my luxurious custom designed dream home?”

Bio 

Julie Laughton has completed over 1,000 remodels and custom homes along the affluent coastal communities of Orange and LA County, Laguna Beach and Newport Beach as well as significant projects in Beverly Hills, Hollywood and Pasadena.

Most notable projects include the Mediterranean Style 1928 Wallace Neff home, featured in the movie Monster-in-Law and the English Tudor hilltop estate of Disney Imagineer Tony Baxter.  Julie specializes in providing her clients a seamless one-stop shop Design Build service where all of their project needs are met in-house.

As a graduate of Iowa State University, she studied Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Mechanical Engineering and Interior Design.  After graduating with a degree in Design, she moved to New York City where she spent five years working for two different architectural firms and top five developers in Manhattan.  Properties included: Phillip Milstein's Windsor Court, Liberty Court and Normandy Court, Lefrak Property's Newport City, Landau Development's 990 Avenue of the Americas, Zeckendorf Development’s Zeckendorf Towers, J.I. Sopher's the Monarch and Astor Terrace, Bank of America's 5th Avenue Corporate Offices, Citibank's Park Avenue Corporate Offices, David Webb Jewelry on Park Avenue, Weinberg Law Offices, Rizzo Law Offices and the historical Friars Club.

When opportunity arose, Julie relocated to Los Angeles and quickly found her way to Laguna Beach. After adding Certified Custom Kitchen and Bath design to her resume, it was time to round out her credentials to include being a licensed General Contractor. Julie's vast expertise and experience is demonstrated through her portfolio. Her unique hands-on process and attention to detail have made her a favorite among homeowners who value a stress-free process, meticulous attention to detail and a flare for retaining the essence of your dream home.