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You’re a pet person and we at ICI Homes understand. Most cats and dogs enjoy favored status in their households but, can we talk? Pet bedding and toys aren’t the most attractive accessories. Allow us to share some decorative ideas on how to incorporate your furry friends and their pursuits …
For many homeowners, the garage is the last frontier clutter-wise. It’s where we keep vehicles, and empty coolers, and tools…and lawnmowers. You get the picture! Cram it in and shut the door, often becomes our approach to garage storage, but there’s definitely a better strategy. Taming your garage is no …
If you love all the accouterments and pampering of a spa day, you don’t have to drop continual hints for birthday and holiday gift cards. Or, blow up your schedule to find time to escape to an actual spa. It’s easy to install a do-it-yourself version when you build your …
A home’s interior design should reflect who lives there, not the whim of painters, its flooring crew or imaginary customers who might’ve been used as the builder’s inspiration. The blank canvas of a new home can be exactly the impetus you need to try your own style. Consider hobbies, recreational …
As you ponder areas in your new custom home plan that require concealment, think beyond the typical sliding doors, pocket doors, bi-fold doors or French doors. Those are solid choices — you might use them elsewhere — but an increasingly popular option gives you more bang for your buck than …
Building a custom Florida home should be an exciting exercise for you and your building and design teams. But, sometimes the finished product doesn’t live so perfectly — a fact almost always traceable to poor planning. The solution? Do your homework! The more specific lifestyle information you can bring to …
Spring has sprung and you’re eager to create some natural beauty outside your new Florida home. There’s nothing like making your landscape bloom with exuberant color and textures, especially if you’re an experienced gardener or want to be one. Plus, it’s a legitimate way to play in the dirt! Here’s …
If you’re looking for a new Florida home, don’t overlook the outdoor living opportunities that accompany it. The Sunshine State boasts a fabulous climate — likely one reason you’re seeking to relocate or retire here — so take advantage when you choose your home plan. Consider how you’ll use an …
The design period of building a new home allows you, the homeowner, to consider all the details you want incorporated into your home. Not only is it when you choose materials, finishes and colors, but you also get to decide such things as whether to keep that circular staircase in …
There are times when your master bathroom feels like an indulgence…the kind you pay for at five-star hotels. There also are times when you shut your master bathroom door for another kind of retreat. From kids, pets. Daily hubbub. Workplace aggravation. Either way, it fulfills its mission of peace, quiet …