Experience the joy of indoor–outdoor living in your Florida Forever Home. Thoughtful windows, shaded porches, lanais, and outdoor kitchens create light-filled, breezy spaces for relaxing, entertaining, and connecting with nature. Design your home to capture sunlight, breezes, and views — making daily life more comfortable, beautiful, and enjoyable for decades.
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Avoiding Regrets in Your Forever Home: Lessons Learned From Real Projects
Avoid common regrets in your Forever Home remodel or addition. Learn from real projects how thoughtful design — from vaulted ceilings to Florida-friendly storage and upgraded bathrooms — can transform comfort, flow, and long-term happiness. Plan ahead today for a home that feels right now and decades from now.
Entertaining in Your Florida Forever Home: A Day in the Life
Experience a day in a Florida Forever Home, from morning coffee on the sunlit lanai and peaceful paddles on the river, to book club lunches with friends, poolside family dinners, and quiet evenings crafting. Thoughtful design, indoor-outdoor flow, and flexible spaces make entertaining, hobbies, and family time effortless and joyful.
Budgeting Construction Costs for Your Forever Home
Planning a remodel or addition for your Forever Home? Start with a realistic budget! Learn how to estimate construction costs early, understand factors that influence price, and make smart design decisions before construction begins.
Multigenerational Living — Making Space for Family & Friends
Discover how multigenerational living can be joyful and practical. Drawing on my own childhood and design experience, this article explores bedrooms, bathrooms, storage, and outdoor spaces that balance togetherness and privacy. Learn how thoughtful planning transforms a house into a Forever Home that adapts to family life and creates lasting memories.
Pick the Right Contractor for Your Forever Home Remodel or Addition
Choosing the right Contractor is key for a smooth remodel or addition. Learn how to research, evaluate, and trust the right professional — with real-life homeowner examples — to ensure your Forever Home is built with care.
Lakefront Green Remodel: A Comfortable, Energy-Efficient Forever Home
Transform your home into a Forever Home! 🌿 This lakefront remodel blends comfort, energy efficiency, and smart design with an Owner’s Suite, Guest Suite, and EnergyStar + FGBC certifications. Discover how thoughtful upgrades make long-term living beautiful, functional, and sustainable.
Tropical Modern: Designing Homes for Florida’s Climate
Discover Tropical Modern architecture for Florida homes — elevated, climate-responsive, and connected to the outdoors. Learn how wide overhangs, large windows, porches, and low-maintenance materials create comfort, light, and natural ventilation. See how modern design builds on vernacular principles for resilient, beautiful, and livable homes in our subtropical climate.
Modern Meets Vernacular: Building Better Florida Homes
Discover how Florida’s historic vernacular homes — Spanish-Mediterranean, Key West, and Cracker styles — inspire modern designs. Learn practical tips for remodels and additions that respect climate, light, and comfort, combining timeless charm with updated materials to create homes that are beautiful, efficient, and perfectly suited to Florida living.
Small-Scale Additions and Guest Suites
Add just the space you need with a custom guest suite or small addition. Learn how strategic placement, privacy, and cohesive design can enhance both daily living and hospitality.
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