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Creating Restorative Environments

We believe your home is your sanctuary, a place to be your best self.

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Sanctuary Design and Build Interiors
  • We take a focused, hands-on approach to general contracting, ensuring a harmonious and satisfying experience. By limiting our workload to just 1-2 projects at a time, we remain fully engaged, efficient, and deeply involved in every detail.

    Our seasoned team brings a “get it done” philosophy to every job site. Josh, your general contractor, is on-site daily, working alongside a trusted team of skilled tradespeople—professionals we’ve built strong relationships with over the years—fostering a collaborative, family-like dynamic built on trust and respect.

    Our work includes custom homes, major renovations, gut remodels, additions, ADUs, kitchen and bath remodels, and outdoor living spaces. Whether transforming an entire home or refining a single space, we prioritize craftsmanship, smart solutions, and a calm, organized process from start to finish.

    With Sanctuary, you’re not just hiring a contractor—you’re gaining a dedicated partner committed to bringing your vision to life with precision, care, and efficiency.

  • The question often comes up: “Where do we start?” Start here.

    Concierge Care is aptly named because we provide a concierge level of service, acting as your trusted advocates from concept to completion—allowing you to stay focused on your daily life with minimal disruption. The ultimate Sanctuary experience extends beyond design and construction; it includes pre-construction planning, preliminary budgeting, and meticulous oversight of design details throughout construction. More than a process, it’s about creating a home that feels unforced, timeless, and deeply personal.

     

    With dedicated project management, we collaborate with your chosen architect and engineers from the very beginning, establishing a strategic roadmap to minimize delays and prevent unwelcome surprises. The result? A cohesive journey and a home that embodies exceptional craftsmanship, thoughtful details, and a welcoming sense of calm—a true sanctuary.

  • Your home should feel effortless—a reflection of your values, lifestyle, and daily rituals. The design process begins with a deep understanding of what matters most to you, ensuring that every detail enhances the way you live. 

     

    Through thoughtful conversations, we uncover the nuances of how you cook, how you unwind, and what makes a family gathering both special and stress-free.

     

    We guide you in defining your unique personal style—ensuring every selection, from architectural details to furnishings, artwork, and textiles, is curated with intention and a shared vision, then presented in highly detailed presentations and construction drawings. The result? A turnkey home that is not only beautiful but deeply personal—designed for the way you live today and for years to come.

  • Well-crafted, beautifully finished custom cabinetry is the foundation of a stunning home—designed not just for aesthetics but tailored to the way you live. Thoughtfully planned storage solutions turn daily routines into effortless moments, highlighting the connection between functionality and well-being.

    We offer custom cabinetry design and installation as a standalone service for kitchens, bathrooms, built-ins, and closets. Working with direction from your existing construction and design team, we ensure a smooth, collaborative process. As your trusted specialty subcontractor, we bring precision, expertise, and an unwavering commitment to quality.

Work With Us

Sanctuary is based in Newport Beach, CA, guiding clients in Southern California and across the U.S. through extensive renovations and custom home builds. We provide the structure and direction needed to eliminate the common challenge of “not knowing where to start.”

 

With deep technical knowledge and effective collaboration with architects, engineers, suppliers and skilled trades, we navigate challenges with calm and confidence.

 

Known for creating forever homes with a timeless quality, we emphasize natural materials, quality craftsmanship, and enduring design.

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For over two decades,  Lauren O’Connor and Josh Baker have brought homes to life together. They merged their firms to offer a fully integrated design build approach—uniting thoughtful design with expert execution to create homes that are equal parts beautiful and livable.

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