Built by a Local Family, For Local Families.
We are a family-first, boutique residential design & build firm serving the Orinda and East Bay community. We’re not just service providers — we’re your neighbors. We understand the local permitting process, the hillside terrain, the fire-hazard restrictions, and the thoughtful planning needed to create homes that truly work for East Bay families.
When we began building our own home here in Orinda, we quickly realized how challenging it was to coordinate and vet designers, engineers, and general contractors — especially on a daunting vacant hillside lot in a designated high fire zone. Through that experience, we built out a top-notch, highly experienced team and developed a streamlined process that allowed us to go from early design concepts to full plan sets and final city and county approvals and construction permit in under eight months. That journey shaped the foundation of Luma Dwellings.
Today, Luma Dwellings (CSLB HIS #163815SP) guides homeowners through the entire process of planning, designing, and building custom homes, ADUs, and major remodels. We offer design development, project coordination, material guidance, and construction facilitation, working directly with our vetted and trusted fully licensed California general contractors, engineers, and specialized designers to deliver a seamless, elevated experience.
We help refine your design direction, streamline communication throughout the process, and ensure your project moves smoothly from concept to completion. We provide a full turnkey service for our clients, managing every step so you have one dedicated boutique team supporting your vision.
Our mission is simple: exceptional service, elevated design, and a boutique, concierge-style experience for every homeowner we work with. From full down-to-the-studs remodels to ground-up homes and complex hillside planning, we treat every project as if it were our own.
At Luma Dwellings, we believe in building homes with heart — because we’ve been in your shoes, and we’re committed to creating a more guided, trustworthy, and family-centered path forward for East Bay homeowners.
