Custom Delight

By Jacqueline Miller

New home construction or renovations to your existing home is your chance to personalize your lifestyle to your wants and specific tastes and live in the home of your dreams. After all, it’s not always about the latest trends or hot products. Customization is all about you.

Having said this, we know that not all ideas are born without a bit of help. We love looking at beautiful images for the collective spark we need to make it our own. We want to be different, but isn’t it better to inspire our imaginations by looking at lots of different ideas and styles? It’s your hard earned money and you want to get it right!

For a peek at different style custom homes, we selected several examples from the incredible portfolio of local builder TJ Nutter of Nutter Custom Construction (941.924.1868 | NutterCustomConstruction.com). From waterfront gems to country club splendor and lots in between, you’re sure to get some great ideas and inspirations for your new build or renovation. 

THE NEW TRADITIONAL
Designed by: Mark Sultana of DSDG Architects
Built by: Nutter Custom Construction

Pure sophistication combined with classic elegance, this beautiful waterfront home combines today’s simple, clean and modern trends with traditional comfort and beauty. 

Several architectural elements, including a custom designed open staircase visible throughout the home, provide a modern twist to a home that is mostly traditional in style. 

Stained tongue and groove ceilings in the outdoor living spaces complement the rich wood finishes inside, accentuating the home’s warm and traditional feel, which through pocketing glass sliders on all three levels, seamlessly connect for an inviting and roomy entertainment space. The more contemporary owner’s suite is very romantic, opening to a serene outdoor lounge area. 

Waterfront building can be complex, so experience and knowledge of local zoning and coastal construction regulations is key to a successful project.

KEY WEST REMODEL
Built by: Nutter Custom Construction
Interior Design by: Kristin Raybon Designs

This Key West-style Siesta Key home brings in West Indies elements to create a casual yet sophisticated feel. Rich maple floors and uniquely handcrafted ceiling detail throughout bring in the more sophisticated West Indies feel, while the home’s tropical and playful exterior color and design, and its interior ceiling details and other features, exude the more casual Key West style.  

The grand living room frames the perfect waterfront picture and you know immediately that you’ve entered a tropical paradise. The light and bright master bedroom is resort worthy, and the louvered accents on the maple painted kitchen cabinetry along with an intricate inlaid marble backsplash complete the look. 

And of course, nothing says Key West more than showcasing nature, the home’s breathtaking water views, and the beauty of living along the coast. This home checks all those boxes. 

CONTEMPORARY SOUTHERN-STYLE REMODEL
Built by: Nutter Custom Construction
Interior Design by: Kristin Raybon Designs

This beautiful home, on an acre lot with magnificent, stately oaks, combines 21st century style and amenities with Southern charm. Nutter Custom Construction took a Georgian-inspired design with a 1980s floor plan and transformed it into a modern-day open, flowing space melding indoor and outdoor living, while respecting its Southern feel.   

Homes from the 80s were not designed with outdoor spaces as part of the home. The remodel made outdoor living as much a part of the home as the indoor spaces. A small gazebo was removed, and in its place an outdoor living room, kitchen, and pool/cabana area were built. 

The home also had the typical 80s cut-up spaces—a small kitchen, inefficient laundry area, and limited storage space. The remodel changed all that, adding about 1,000 square feet to the original 6,000 square feet, and transforming the home into a style that pushes the envelope of contemporary Southern style.

COASTAL CONTEMPORARY
Designed by: Mark Sultana of DSDG Architects
Built by: Nutter Custom Construction

This masterfully designed and built coastal contemporary is in the prestigious community of Harbor Acres.  Its style impresses with its rich architectural detail and clean lines.  

The owners wanted an exciting and different modern design but at the same time desired a home that was very comfortable for those who live in it. Assignment accomplished!  While the residence has many modern design elements, its curved roofline creates unique, gentle spaces inside and out, providing a warm feeling not typically found in modern homes.  Minimal maintenance was also important hence the use of stainless steel, aluminum and concrete. 

The open great room exposed beams complement the hand-scraped Italian white oak flooring leading to a state-of-the-art kitchen equipped with high-end finishes—the perfect balance of sophistication and functionality. The breathtaking master suite features white marble, aquarium glass, and an indoor/outdoor shower with courtyard. The large lanai with covered pergolas overlooks the carefully designed pool and landscape, while a sun shelf with stepping stones spills over to the generously sized pool, which leads to a built-in spa with a trellised rain feature.

Building or renovating your home is one of the most important investments you will make in your lifetime. Do it right and its quality should create an exceptional resale value. If you have waterfront property, seek the advice of a building professional. There is so much to consider that you can’t possibly know. No one knows this better than builder TJ Nutter who prides himself on projects that come in on time and on budget.