Ideas, Tips, Advice, Oh My!

One of the most exciting things that you'll ever do in your life is move into your brand new custom home that you have spent months (or even years) dreaming of. You can finally enjoy the space with your family, and you have a blank canvas that's ready for your personal decorative touches.

With so many things that you want to do upon moving into your new home, you may be feeling a little overwhelmed about where you should start. To help you map out a game plan while relishing all of the newness, here are a few key things that you'll want to do in your first month at home:

If you're like many of today's homeowners, you want to stay in your existing home for the long haul, but have grand renovation plans in mind to truly make it your dream home. 

While you may find yourself daydreaming about a spacious master suite complete with spa-like oasis of a master bathroom, it's important to keep reality in check and think about what your budget really is. 

Whether you're an HGTV addict or simply appreciate great design, you need to check out HGTV's 2016 smart home. While this sophisticated Southern home is located in Raleigh, North Carolina, the architecture and unique features of the home will be coveted by Central Florida homeowners alike.

Curb Appeal
As soon as you approach the house from the exterior, you'll fall in love with the curb appeal, which is a tasteful blend of cottage and craftsman architecture. An inviting walkway leads to a front porch, which is something that our custom home contractor clients in Central Florida are wanting more and more of.

We've talked about how the American home has evolved over the past 50 years, and one of the most noticeable trends is that today's new homes are considerably larger than homes of the past. 

What could be bringing on this demand for more square footage?

For one, many Americans believe that bigger is better, and this philosophy does not stop with their homes.

However, other contributing factors could be the growing number of adult children that are still living with their parents and Baby Boomers moving in with their children. According to Pew Research, 18.8 percent of the U.S. population lived in a multi-generation household in 2012, which was an all-time high.