Specialties
Luma Dwellings (CSLB HIS #163815SP) is a Bay Area design and build company specializing in custom homes, ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units), and home remodeling. We manage the entire process—from initial design through construction—using licensed professionals. Whether you’re adding a backyard unit, remodeling your kitchen, or building a new home, our team delivers high-quality craftsmanship and full transparency.
Luma Dwellings was born out of our own journey building a home right here in Orinda, California. As a family of six, we experienced firsthand the challenges—and the opportunities—of building in this town. Along the way, conversations with friends, neighbors, and fellow parents made it clear: there’s a real need for reasonably priced, high-quality homes and ADUs tailored to families like ours.
That’s why we started Luma Dwellings—a family-first, boutique design-build company focused on serving the unique needs of our Orinda and East Bay community. We’re not just builders—we’re your neighbors. We know the permitting process, the terrain, the lifestyle, and the kind of thoughtful planning it takes to create spaces that work for growing families.
Our goal is simple: to deliver standout service, quality craftsmanship, and true value to every homeowner we work with.
At Luma Dwellings, we believe in building homes with heart—because we’ve been in your shoes, and we’re building a better way forward for families like yours.
History
Established in 2015.
We have been passionate about building custom homes & ADUs for over a decade and believe that people do their best work when they have enthusiasm for what they do.
Luma Dwellings LLC (CSLB #163815)
Meet the Business Owner: Leon L.
Leon Lai is the founder and driving force behind Luma
Dwellings (CSLB #163815) —a company built on innovation, integrity,
and the belief that great homes start with great people.
With a degree in Managerial Economics from UC
Davis, Leon blends his background in business,
marketing, and real estate with a deep passion for
interior design and architecture. His ability to see both
the big picture and the smallest design details makes
him a rare kind of visionary—one who’s not only
focused on aesthetics, but also on delivering real,
measurable value to every client.
Leon is on a mission to disrupt the traditional
homebuilding model by making high-quality,
thoughtfully designed custom homes, ADUs, and home remodels more
accessible and transparent. He believes in showing
clients exactly what they’re getting for their money and
ensuring they receive the best possible return on their
investment—without cutting corners or resorting to
cookie-cutter builds.