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While shopping for a new home, we’ve probably all entered at least one stark, monochromatic kitchen that recalled our elementary-school cafeterias. Even if you attended a hip elementary school with hip decor, its kitchen was likely faceless. Efficiency was the daily priority and plain white and stainless steel worked fine. …
One of life’s residential truisms is that too much storage space is never enough. Closets, drawers and garages get crammed full of current, former and forgotten items, and the search for them can resemble a volcanic eruption. But, there are innumerable ways to tame the storage beast, especially in the …
In today’s modern life, bedrooms often support more than their original function. They’re for snoozing, of course, but also for lounging, TV watching, catching up with loved ones, reading and, unfortunately, working. Larger bedrooms also contain a separate seating area and spa-like adjoining bathrooms. No matter your bedroom’s size or …
Most of us enter our homes via a side entrance. You know, from the garage. Past a mudroom, laundry room or kitchen. Thankfully these days we’re putting more thought into ergonomics and making every space in our homes as functionally pleasing as possible. Well-designed-and-lit family entries with stash zones for …
You’re ready to build your new custom Florida home, or already are under contract and underway. Yay! Now you must decorate it. Ugh. That’s often the reaction from folks who aren’t into such things, or who’ve never had to tackle the assignment. Choosing paint colors just isn’t on their bucket …
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 …
Many ICI Homes floor plans include what’s traditionally called a bonus room. Also known as a flex space. It’s square footage in a particular floor plan that’s available for use per an ICI Homes customer’s needs. Very often it’s slotted on a plan — you’ll see a large room upstairs …
More and more of us are working at home these days, at least partially or full-time. We still might go to a company office for meetings, or keep office hours there on certain days, but otherwise we’re pounding a laptop at home, and most of us will take that perk …
So you’re designing a new custom Florida home — or compiling a wish list for one — and most of your attention is rightfully going to interior living spaces. You’ll spend the most time inside and your floorplan should be as comfortable as you like it. But don’t neglect the …
Moving to Florida or considering a move here? It’s probably smart to expect house guests. Inevitably, college roommates, in-laws or a reunion of some sort will find their way south to your new custom Florida home. Once you move, you and yours also will strike up new friendships at school, …