Luma Dwellings was born out of one family’s bold experiment to turn a fabulous empty lot into a custom spec home. Leon grew up in Orinda, California—a quiet, tight-knit town in the Bay Area where his family has lived for the past 12 plus years. With his roots firmly planted in the region, he set on a path to develop a custom spec home on a fabulous empty lot in town.

But when he started exploring how to build a house there, reality hit like a surprise pop quiz. After interviewing more than 15 builders and being quoted anywhere from $750 to $900 per square foot, the dream felt financially out of reach.

Rather than give up, Leon did something a little unconventional—he took the reins himself. He immersed himself in the formula of home building, learning the ins and outs of codes, permits, costs, timelines, and how to manage construction from the ground up. He took the owner-builder route and managed the entire project on a hillside lot in town. It was a bold move, but the results were brilliant. What started as a personal challenge turned into something much bigger: the foundation of a company—and more importantly, a team. But not just any team. A team with a true pedigree of excellence.

Leon hand-selected a group of professionals who don’t just talk the talk—they’ve built the homes, laid the foundations, and earned reputations as the best in the business.

• The Structural Engineer: With more than 12 years of experience, he is one of the most respected in the area, with a flawless reputation and consistent 5-star reviews across platforms like Yelp.

• The Foundation & Framing Contractor: Widely regarded as one of the best in the Bay Area, he brings nearly 15 years of hands-on experience specializing in challenging terrain and custom builds.

• The General Contractor: He’s not just overseeing the project—he’s on-site, tool belt on, building alongside his crew. With over 15 years in the construction business and a plethora of happy clients, he brings unmatched depth of experience and trust to every build.

Building great homes requires more than good ideas—it requires assembling and scaling a great team. That’s what Leon does best.

And that’s how Luma Dwellings began.

Expanding Our Horizons

Today, we are thrilled to announce that we are expanding our services! We still love the Bay Area, but we’ve also established tight relationships and connections with top-tier contractors in the greater Sacramento region, including Folsom, El Dorado Hills, Granite Bay, Elk Grove, Roseville, and Rocklin.

Whether we are building custom ADUs, additions, or full custom interior remodels, we transform kitchens, bathrooms, and living spaces with the same high standards, craftsmanship, and design-forward thinking.

We believe in building smarter and making the construction process transparent, human, and empowering.

Luma Dwellings isn’t just a business. It’s personal. And we’re here to help you feel at home, too.