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Architectural styles, floor plans, kitchens, baths and outdoor rooms, and how each one holds up in the South Florida climate.

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Pool and Outdoor Living Design for Coastal Delray Beach Homes | SouthShore Builders blog
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Pool and Outdoor Living Design for Coastal Delray Beach Homes

Screen enclosure or open air, summer kitchen placement, drainage grades, and how the outdoor plan ties directly to your floor plan. Here is how we approach it for custom homes in Delray Beach and Palm Beach County.

Oct 11, 2026·6 min read
Custom Home Design Trends in South Florida for 2026 | SouthShore Builders blog
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Custom Home Design Trends in South Florida for 2026

The design trends shaping custom homes in South Florida in 2026, from indoor-outdoor living and warm minimalism to resilient materials and smart home integration.

May 27, 2026·9 min read
Parking, Garages, and Driveways: The Overlooked Design Decision | SouthShore Builders blog
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Parking, Garages, and Driveways: The Overlooked Design Decision

Garage placement and driveway design affect curb appeal, floor plan flow, and lot usage more than most buyers realize.

Apr 1, 2026·6 min read
Modern vs. Contemporary: They Are Not the Same Thing | SouthShore Builders blog
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Modern vs. Contemporary: They Are Not the Same Thing

The two most commonly confused architectural terms in residential construction. Here is what each actually means.

Mar 18, 2026·6 min read
Custom Home Building Trends to Watch in South Florida for 2026 | SouthShore Builders blog
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Custom Home Building Trends to Watch in South Florida for 2026

What SouthShore is seeing in client requests and architectural directions heading into 2026: wellness, sustainability, and the end of all-white.

Jan 7, 2026·7 min read
Modern Farmhouse in South Florida: Can It Work? | SouthShore Builders blog
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Modern Farmhouse in South Florida: Can It Work?

Modern farmhouse has moved from rare in South Florida to a recurring request. Here is when it works and how to adapt it to the climate.

Feb 4, 2025·6 min read
The Art of the Outdoor Kitchen: South Florida's Most Used Room | SouthShore Builders blog
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The Art of the Outdoor Kitchen: South Florida's Most Used Room

Outdoor kitchens in South Florida get used weekly, not occasionally. Here is how to design one that holds up and matches the quality of the home.

Apr 9, 2024·7 min read
Pool Design and Construction: Integrating Your Pool Into the Home Build | SouthShore Builders blog
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Pool Design and Construction: Integrating Your Pool Into the Home Build

Your pool should be designed alongside the home, not as an afterthought. Here is how to think about pool integration on a custom home.

Dec 12, 2023·7 min read
Open Floor Plans vs. Defined Rooms: What Works in South Florida Custom Homes | SouthShore Builders blog
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Open Floor Plans vs. Defined Rooms: What Works in South Florida Custom Homes

Open-concept layouts are the default in new construction, but the best custom homes mix open living with strategically defined rooms.

Jul 18, 2023·7 min read
Transitional Home Design: The Style Between Modern and Traditional | SouthShore Builders blog
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Transitional Home Design: The Style Between Modern and Traditional

Transitional architecture is the most commonly specified style in East Delray and neighboring markets, but the definition is often unclear.

Feb 21, 2023·6 min read
Modern Coastal Architecture: What It Is and Why It Dominates South Florida | SouthShore Builders blog
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Modern Coastal Architecture: What It Is and Why It Dominates South Florida

The modern coastal style is everywhere in East Delray and the barrier island communities. Here is what defines it and why it works in this climate.

Oct 4, 2022·7 min read

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