The architectural style you choose for your Florida custom home will shape how you feel and function as long as you’re living in it. To make the right call, it’s worth knowing your options. Explore each signature home style below to choose the one that will serve you best for years to come.
Florida’s Architectural Personality
Florida homes are shaped by more than aesthetics. They’re built to breathe in humidity, withstand hurricanes, and embrace outdoor living all year long. That’s why architecture here combines regional charm with high-performance materials and site-specific layouts.
Our designs pull from coastal, Caribbean, and Southern influences, all adapted to Florida’s climate and zoning needs. Whether you’re in Anna Maria, Sarasota, or Naples, your home’s architectural style plays a major role in its function, feel, and long-term value.
Explore Our Signature Custom Home Styles
These coastal home styles in Florida are curated to blend beauty, function, and climate resilience. From modern beach house designs to timeless Southern classics, each one brings a distinct personality and performance to your custom home design
Contemporary
Contemporary homes feature clean lines, large windows, and open interiors designed for modern living. Expect glass walls that invite natural light, flat or low-pitched roofs, and an easy flow between indoor and outdoor spaces. They feel spacious, sleek, and uncluttered, perfect for homeowners who value simplicity and function.
West Indies
Inspired by the Caribbean, West Indies homes are built for warm climates. They often include high ceilings, shutters, deep verandas, and breezeways to encourage airflow. Elevated foundations and overhanging eaves help protect against Florida’s storms and heat. This style blends elegance with relaxed coastal living.
Modern
Modern homes lean into minimalism with strong geometry, flat roofs, and bold material choices like concrete, metal, and glass. Interiors are often spacious with open floor plans, prioritizing function over ornamentation. In Florida, this style often includes outdoor courtyards, pools, and clean landscape lines.
Farmhouse
Farmhouse-style homes combine rustic charm with updated comfort. Expect front porches, pitched metal roofs, and practical layouts. In Florida, we adapt this look for warm weather with wide overhangs, screened outdoor spaces, and transitional indoor-outdoor areas. It’s a favorite for homeowners who want cozy and classic.
Traditional
Traditional homes feature symmetrical layouts, gabled roofs, and timeless materials like brick or siding. Interiors often include formal living spaces and classic trim work. Traditional homes in Florida are updated with hurricane-rated features and energy-efficient systems to blend charm with safety.
Coastal Indies
A hybrid of coastal Florida and Caribbean style, Coastal Indies homes are built to handle the elements. Elevated foundations, wide porches, and rooflines designed for rain and sun make them practical. Inside, you’ll find open spaces, breezy transitions, and intricate design details.
Low Country Traditional
Rooted in the Southern U.S., this style is perfect for hot, humid climates. Tall windows, raised floors, and broad porches offer shade and airflow. It’s a great fit for Florida homes on low-lying lots or marsh-adjacent land, blending historic charm with practical functionality.
Coastal Cottage
Coastal Cottages are small to mid-sized homes with a lot of personality. Shaker siding, pastel or white-painted exteriors, and cozy porches give them beach-town charm. These homes are ideal for barrier island living or second homes and often include compact, efficient layouts with room to relax.
Bali Contemporary
Drawing inspiration from Balinese architecture, this style turns your home into a retreat. It features tropical woods, water features, open-air living spaces, and seamless indoor-outdoor transitions. It’s perfect for homeowners who want privacy, peace, and design that embraces Florida’s natural beauty.
Dutch West Indies
Known for its distinctive hip roofs, dormers, and deep eaves, this style offers both character and durability. Dutch West Indies homes often include shutters, raised foundations, and thoughtful ventilation. They balance old-world flair with smart design for coastal Florida conditions.
British West Indies
A timeless Florida favorite, British West Indies homes are elegant, airy, and climate-ready. Timber detailing, breezeways, and louvered shutters keep interiors cool and bright. Elevated foundations and symmetrical facades give these homes a graceful, grounded presence.
Choosing Your Custom Home Architectural Style
Not sure which direction is right for you? That’s normal. Choosing a style takes careful consideration of how you live, where you’re building, and how much environmental exposure your home will have.
When guiding clients through custom home design, we look at:
- Your lot shape and elevation
- Views and solar exposure
- Flood zone or wind-rating requirements
- Your lifestyle and floorplan needs
- Preferred maintenance levels
We also encourage you to walk through past homes we’ve designed. Feeling the scale, finishes, and flow of a style in person often makes the decision clear.
Where in Florida Do We Design?
Southwest Florida is our home base. If you’re building in Sarasota, Manasota Key, or anywhere along the Gulf Coast, we can help.
Build a Home that Perfectly Fits You
We understand the intricacies of Southwest Florida coastal design and we know how to make your home feel like it truly belongs.
If you’re ready to explore the perfect home design for you, let’s bring your vision to life.
