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Why Newport Beach Homeowners are Choosing the “One-Stop Shop” Design-Build Model

When building a luxury custom home in Newport Beach, the traditional route often feels like a part-time job for the homeowner. You hire an architect, then a designer, then a contractor—and suddenly, you’re the one mediating between three different opinions.

​At Julie Laughton Design Build, we’ve revolutionized this process. As a true one-stop shop, I provide the architecture, engineering, interior design, and general contracting all under one roof.

How this saves you time and money:

  • Zero Communication Gaps: There is no “he-said, she-said.” The person drawing the plans is the same person swinging the hammer.
  • Accurate Budgeting: We design with construction costs in mind from Day 1, preventing the “sticker shock” that often happens when an independent architect’s plans go out to bid.
  • Faster Permitting: With decades of experience in the Newport Beach permit office, I know exactly how to get plans approved without the typical coastal delays.