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Renovations and Additions

Additions, kitchen and bath renovations, and the rules that decide whether an older home should be renovated or rebuilt.

11 posts in Renovations

Primary Suite and Bathroom Renovations That Hold Their Value in Coastal Palm Beach County | SouthShore Builders blog
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Primary Suite and Bathroom Renovations That Hold Their Value in Coastal Palm Beach County

The primary suite is the second most renovated space in this market, and the one where the money most often goes to the wrong places.

Aug 17, 2026·8 min read
Renovating a 1970s or 1980s Home in Palm Beach County: What to Keep and What to Replace | SouthShore Builders blog
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Renovating a 1970s or 1980s Home in Palm Beach County: What to Keep and What to Replace

The good news about a 1978 Boca house is the lot, the ceiling volume, and the block construction. The rest is negotiable.

Jul 20, 2026·9 min read
Luxury Kitchen Renovation Cost in Palm Beach County (2026 Guide) | SouthShore Builders blog
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Luxury Kitchen Renovation Cost in Palm Beach County (2026 Guide)

What does a luxury kitchen renovation cost in Palm Beach County in 2026? A detailed breakdown of cabinetry, countertops, appliances, and what drives the final number.

May 20, 2026·9 min read
Custom Home vs. Major Renovation in South Florida: How to Decide | SouthShore Builders blog
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Custom Home vs. Major Renovation in South Florida: How to Decide

Should you renovate the house you have or tear it down and build new? A practical comparison of cost, timeline, and outcome for South Florida homeowners.

May 13, 2026·10 min read
Home Addition Cost in Palm Beach County (2026 Guide) | SouthShore Builders blog
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Home Addition Cost in Palm Beach County (2026 Guide)

What does a home addition cost in Palm Beach County in 2026? A practical breakdown of second-story additions, primary suite expansions, and what drives the budget.

Apr 8, 2026·9 min read
How South Florida's Humidity Affects Material Choices in Custom Homes | SouthShore Builders blog
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How South Florida's Humidity Affects Material Choices in Custom Homes

South Florida humidity averages 70 to 80 percent year-round. That reality shapes every material decision in a custom home.

Oct 14, 2025·7 min read
Building a Duplex in Delray Beach: Zoning, Design, and ROI | SouthShore Builders blog
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Building a Duplex in Delray Beach: Zoning, Design, and ROI

Delray Beach R-2 zoning supports duplex development on eligible lots. Here is what the numbers and design decisions actually look like.

Sep 23, 2025·8 min read
Primary Bathroom Design: The Spa Experience at Home | SouthShore Builders blog
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Primary Bathroom Design: The Spa Experience at Home

Primary bathrooms in luxury custom homes have moved well beyond functional. Here is how the best ones are being designed right now.

Apr 29, 2025·7 min read
Landscaping Your Custom Home: Why It Should Start During Construction | SouthShore Builders blog
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Landscaping Your Custom Home: Why It Should Start During Construction

Landscape design that begins during construction produces a better result than landscape work added after move-in. Here is why.

Dec 10, 2024·7 min read
Kitchen Design Trends in South Florida Luxury Homes | SouthShore Builders blog
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Kitchen Design Trends in South Florida Luxury Homes

Current kitchen design directions in our custom home projects: scullery kitchens, integrated appliances, natural stone, and what is rotating out.

Jun 11, 2024·7 min read
Home Addition vs. New Construction: When to Expand and When to Build New | SouthShore Builders blog
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Home Addition vs. New Construction: When to Expand and When to Build New

For many South Florida homeowners, the question is not whether to change their home but whether to add on or tear down. Here is how to decide.

Feb 13, 2024·8 min read

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