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Tips and Advice For Custom Home Building

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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17 – Owner-Builder Beware Why Acting As Your Own Contractor Can Lead to Disaster

By Julie@julielaughton.com | August 31, 2023

In this episode of the Julie Laughton Living Podcast, we’re discussing the dangers of being an Owner/Builder and the pitfalls of not hiring a professional, licensed contractor from the start. Building your own home can be a rewarding experience, but it’s important to be aware of the risks involved. If you’re not a licensed contractor, […]

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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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16 – Women’s Equality Day: How I Never Let Fear or Stereotypes Stop Me

By Julie@julielaughton.com | August 24, 2023

In this episode of the Julie Laughton Living Podcast, we’re discussing Women’s Equality Day and what it means to me. *Happy Women’s Equality Day!* On this day, we celebrate the hard-won gains of women in the fight for equality. We also recognize that there is still much work to be done. In the United States, […]

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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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