“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 …
It’s an awesome time when you move into a new custom Florida home, but there are some realities you have manage. Like packing up all your belongings and sending them across city limits, county or state lines. Once they and you arrive at your new address, domestic chaos usually reigns …
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 …
Building a new custom Florida home? We at ICI Homes hope you’ll include outdoor living space so you can enjoy the Sunshine State’s great weather year-round. Outdoor spaces are natural playgrounds, whether it’s a cookout or impromptu social gathering, and there are few nicer ways to observe a sunset than …
You’re house hunting with us and know you want a new custom Florida home with all the latest features, construction materials and techniques. Do you also want a gate? It’s a good question to ask. Some of you will and some of you won’t, but you should know that gated …
Searching for or building a new custom Florida home requires a massive amount of preparation. There’s so much you have to know, and so much you probably don’t know, that all the websites and handouts and conversations with builders and real estate agents eventually run the risk of coalescing into …
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. …
“Walking the dog” has new meaning in today’s 21st-century, master-planned communities. Opening the back door just so Fido can work off energy and do his or her business at a safe distance, no longer is the norm. Although it’s definitely the default option if you’re stuck inside watching the kids, …
This is it. You’re moving into a new custom Florida home or soon will. What do you do with all of your stuff? Odds are it’s not only yours. If it’s your family moving, multiply “stuff” by the number of family members and you might have closets, drawers, containers and …
It’s no secret that buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you will make in your lifetime. It may also become one of the busiest times in your life as well. In this busy, modern world many of us shop online for goods and services, such as groceries …