New home customization is not as difficult or expensive as you might think. Don’t settle! Get tips and advice for building a custom home that suites you.
If regional real-estate terminology isn’t your area of expertise, don’t be flummoxed by some of the descriptions you hear when shopping for a new custom Florida home. “Lanai” is one. It’s Hawaiian in origin, but basically means covered outdoor living space in a tropical environment. Think patios and porches. Another …
It’s not the sexiest room in any home, but it’s one of the most important. And, if you don’t do your design diligence with the laundry room in your new custom Florida home, tackling some of life’s crucial chores can become a real drag. It should be a workhorse space …
Many of ICI Homes’ floor plans come with what’s known as flex space or a bonus room. Whatever you call it, the home buyer decides its ultimate function and those choices can be endless. Home offices, kids’ playrooms, craft rooms and home theaters all are examples of what you can …
You’re finally committing to the new custom Florida home you want, and your carefully curated wish list contains a number of must-haves for your secret hideaway — A.K.A., the owner’s suite. Go ahead and plan a backyard tree house for the kids, or a pool for party fun. But if …
If you’re planning a move to the Sunshine State from a colder climate, you might regret leaving one aspect of your former home behind — the fireplace. It’s a common feature where winter is a prolonged experience, and sentimental attachments can make the parting more sorrowful. You might recall warming …
If you’re building a new custom home with ICI Homes, you’ll find no end of inspiration and options for outdoor living. We live in the Sunshine State, so of course all of our homes come with a lanai of some shape and size. In most of our floorplans, you can …
Who said one of the most necessary areas of a new custom Florida home must look strictly functional rather than inviting? Sometimes customers choose bathroom design elements and materials based on how difficult those elements are to clean and maintain, rather than how aesthetically pleasing they’ll look. We won’t steer you …
“A fireplace in Florida?” you say. We at ICI Homes say a resounding, “Yes!” Outdoor fire pits and fireplaces are an ever-popular element in outdoor living spaces. They’re also a timeless design feature. In fact, gathering around dancing flames is a timeless tradition, and the crackling conversation, calming effect and …
When you’re designing a new custom Florida home, you’re usually concentrating on the elements that work best for you and your family, and the must-haves you know must be in your floorplan. It’s easy to overlook out-of-the-box thinking to solve design conundrums, or to add a little architectural pizazz to …
If you live in the Sunshine State or are moving here, water might be prominent on your list of homeowner must-haves. Florida beaches are important for many of us, followed by recreational options involving Intracoastal Waterways, creeks, lakes and well-known water parks. Then there’s that Florida staple, the swimming pool. …