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Designer and General Contractor in Laguna Beach and Newport Beach

By Julie@julielaughton.com | November 28, 2023

At Julie Laughton Design Build in coastal Orange County, we know about working in the sand, which requires expertise and experience. It’s important to have experience with local building code requirements and materials that need to be used on coastal properties. There are the materials that you should and shouldn’t use along with the overall […]

29 – What is the Difference in Cost Between a Remodel and Ground-Up Build?

By Julie@julielaughton.com | November 24, 2023

🏡✨ Join me, Julie Laughton, in this eye-opening episode of the Julie Laughton Living Podcast, where we dive deep into the world of home construction – comparing the financial and temporal investments of remodeling versus starting from scratch with a ground-up build. 🔍 Ever wondered about the real costs associated with revamping your existing space […]

A One-Stop Shop Design Build Service in Orange County

By Julie@julielaughton.com | November 21, 2023

There are a lot of Orange County home builders and home remodelers. Julie Laughton Design Build is unique as a one-stop shop service. We handle all of the architecture, interior design, space planning, engineering, city submittals, project planning and construction. Finding the right design team and contractor is one of the most important steps in the […]

28 – The Importance of Lifetime Maintenance for Your Home

By Julie@julielaughton.com | November 16, 2023

Welcome back to another insightful episode of the Julie Laughton Living podcast! 🏡✨ In today’s discussion, we delve deep into the heart of homeownership and explore a topic that often takes a backseat but is undeniably crucial for a harmonious living experience – “The Importance of Lifetime Maintenance on Your Home.” In this episode, we’ll […]

The JL Process to a 5-Star Custom Home

By Julie@julielaughton.com | November 14, 2023

As a one-stop shop Design Build service in Orange County, my clients only have to deal with one person instead of multiple people. By being both the designer and general contractor, it is a seamless process because I manage all aspects of the job. I draw and design the plans personally and have the engineers […]