Ideas, Tips, Advice, Oh My!

​One of the most important decisions that you'll need to make in a home remodeling project is your choice of flooring, and the number of available options can be quite overwhelming.

However, if there is one type of flooring material that we're seeing a lot of Central Florida custom homes, it's tile. While we've historically seen tile as the top flooring choice for bathrooms and kitchens, today's homeowners are now using tile throughout the home based on its durability and resistance to moisture.

​Whether you're touring newly constructed homes in Central Florida or are an avid HGTV viewer, it's hard to miss the popularity of the open floor plan. 
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The concept of open-plan living has become a top priority for many custom home building clients in recent years. Homeowners want the ability to be a part of the conversation happening in the family room while they're preparing dinner for the evening. By opening up the main living areas of the home--the kitchen, family room, and dining room--the layout flows extremely well and creates more of a communal living/entertainment space.

​When it comes down to it, no one really knows better than yourself what you truly want to get from your home remodel.

Therefore, before you begin the process of interviewing prospective building contractors, you need to ask yourself these 9 important questions:

1. Which rooms in your home will be a part of the remodel?
This question seems like a no-brainer, right? However, you need to keep in mind that when you remodel one space, it can impact the adjoining spaces in your home. For example, if you take down a wall between your kitchen and dining room during a kitchen remodel, will that make your dining room appear outdated?

Many of our custom home building clients want to know whether installing a pool or upgrading a bathroom is the smarter investment, and the best answer really depends on your lifestyle needs. However, when you're living in Central Florida, having a pool is a desirable feature for future homeowners, and it will enhance your enjoyment of your home while living there, too.