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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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.
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.
How I Chose Forever Homes—and Why It Matters
Discover the inspiration behind Forever Homes and the Nine Principles that guide their design—creating thoughtful, resilient, and personalized spaces that support your lifestyle now and in the future.
A Sunnier State: Florida without FEMA
Designing homes for Florida’s climate means thinking beyond aesthetics. From flood resilience to energy efficiency, learn how innovative materials like SCIPs and smart design choices can create homes that thrive in any storm. Ready to build a storm-ready, beautiful home? Read more.
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