Incorporating unique character accents into your home is precisely what makes it a home. A combination of personality, whimsy, functionality, and attention-to-detail can make your spaces enjoyable for years to come. If you're designing a custom home, you have the upper hand in choosing everything from layout, to materials, color, texture, and add-on features. From there, we could all take a cue from Italian design which incorporates function, glamor, and pays tribute to the classics. Italian style surely isn't for everyone but the governing tenets could inspire any proud homeowner. "Beautiful is better," is a design principle that Americans often forget, placing the importance, instead, on functionality. Beauty in everyday items makes your space that much happier, positive, and uplifting. Don't be afraid to use or get the most beautiful accessories and accents for your home! 

It's no surprise that another top design principle for Italians is "the kitchen is king." Italians love to cook and to share a meal with the entire family is more than just eating the food on your plate. It's an entire culinary and sensual experience. The kitchen often becomes the hub of the home, where families gather after a long day, where they visit, share coffee, stories, and laughter. The kitchen, therefore, should be given special attention in design. 

Ciao bella!

...and we truly enjoy the pleasure of being a part of creating your home. Though we may not play a role in building the 'home' where your heart is, we take tremendous pleasure in building the house in which your memories and legacies will endure. What we aim to build for you is a quality and unique structure in which you will have many more years of laughter, happiness, love, health, and memory-making. At the end of each day, we get to one place where we feel comfort, relaxation, and love. And this is why we do what we do. In the process, we only do and give it 110% because that kind of home, deserves to be special. 

Looking to buy? Looking to build your custom home? Maybe you're considering remodeling your current home? In any of these cases, you might be interested in knowing exactly what makes up the "perfect" home. A study conducted by HouseLogic reveals what the ideal house includes...nine foot ceilings, single-level...who would have thought?!



Truth is, however, there is no perfect home; and what makes a home ideal are the small details that matter to you as a homeowner...whether that be vintage building materials, the color of your dining room walls, or an extra large butcher block for cooking and entertaining. Find what matters to you and you'll have your ideal home anywhere!  

We all know that color choice is a very important detail when building and designing your new home. Add to that the fun and interesting layer about what kind of emotions colors evoke, thus aiding in the decision-making process for what colors should be painted in what rooms, deems this process an amusing challenge. This chart shows the differences in colors and how whatever color you choose can put you in a certain mood. Interior painting can be a fun challenge to undertake and put you in a good mood the minute you walk into a room.

When working with Moffitt Built, your vision is our creation. We take the utmost pride in each and every step of the custom home building process. Ensuring your vision is upheld in an effortless and efficient manner is the priority. This article has great information on how to get your thoughts and ideas together prior to working on your custom home. Understanding the custom home building process and having the proper awareness and perception of your wants and needs will allow us to work together seamlessly. 

We're happy to be an integral part of making your vision a reality. 

Eventually, we all go through the trials of asking ourself if our home is still suitable after the kids move out, if we should revamp and give the place a makeover, or if we should simply move on and downsize. It's a tough decision and one that should not be taken lightly - especially when there are specific things you need to consider. 

Take a look at this helpful article from Realtor.com for considerations to incorporate into your decision. Moffitt Built can help you no matter which way you decide to go...we specialize in custom-built homes and remodeling projects to ensure that whatever your next step will be, it will be done properly, effectively, and to satisfy all of your dreams and desires. 

In case it ever decides to get warm and stay warm, this article has some wonderful and unique ideas for ways to "chill" your house down. There are some awesome design tips that literally make rooms and spaces in your home just look and feel cooler, with the addition of color, curtains, or certain fabrics.

Take a look at the article on Houzz.com here and stay cool!

Though it may not come as much of a surprise, 87% of 6,000 respondents to a recent survey credit their home design to their overall happiness. That's a pretty big number to consider especially since it affects not just satisfaction with the home, but happiness in general. 

Houzz.com recently conducted this survey and the results reinforce that from start-to-finish, having the proper builder with a keen sense of communication, direction, and vision can help you achieve total bliss. It's crucial that you and your builder are on the same page throughout the entire process. 

For over 30 years, Moffitt Built has consistently taken great pride in customizing every individuals' experience with the design, construction, and completion of his or her vision. We'd love nothing more than to make you part of that 87%!