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Tidewater Home Design

October 17, 2016 6:00 pm Published by Comments Off on Tidewater Home Design

The Hammock at Nocatee is a community where new homes in Ponte Vedra FL combine historic coastal character with contemporary ease of living. Glenn Layton Homes is Nocatee’s exclusive custom home builder and they serve up a selection of floor plans that can be customized to create your own personal coastal getaway. Among the floor... Read More »


Fall Decorating Tips and Tricks

September 20, 2016 1:54 pm Published by Comments Off on Fall Decorating Tips and Tricks

Fall tends to arrive a bit later in Florida than it does in other parts of the country, but those living in coastal areas are among the first to feel the cooler, crisper temperatures coming in off the water. Most homes in Atlantic Beach FL are decorated to invoke warm summer days on the beach,... Read More »


Check Out Glenn Layton’s Latest Issue of The Coastal Life Magazine

September 14, 2016 1:33 pm Published by Comments Off on Check Out Glenn Layton’s Latest Issue of The Coastal Life Magazine

The decision to purchase a new home is a big one. The decision to have a custom-built home is even greater because of the personal investment. Yet most buyers who go the custom-build route will tell you it’s worth it in the end, especially customers who choose Glenn Layton Homes, a leading custom home builder... Read More »


How to Infuse Your Home With Island Style

July 26, 2016 12:03 pm Published by Comments Off on How to Infuse Your Home With Island Style

Atlantic Beach is a dream location full of Florida’s stunning white-sand beaches, lush greenery and relaxed coastal charm. It’s no surprise that many people choose to decorate their homes in Atlantic Beach FL with some island style and flair. Florida may not be an actual island, but it evokes a laid back island lifestyle, and... Read More »


New Community: The Hammock at Nocatee

July 16, 2016 4:40 pm Published by Comments Off on New Community: The Hammock at Nocatee

Historically inspired architecture paired beautifully with the relaxed charm of coastal living is what makes the Hammock at Nocatee such an appealing new community. If you’re looking at new homes in Ponte Vedra FL, you must visit Glenn Layton Homes and see how they can build your dream coastal home. Stunning design, indoors and out,... Read More »


JaxCot: Jax Around the World

June 25, 2016 2:10 pm Published by Comments Off on JaxCot: Jax Around the World

Glenn Layton Homes, one of the premiere custom home builders in Jacksonville FL, builds the kind of homes that make you want to settle in, relax, and never leave. Yet Jacksonville has a lot of great events and attractions to lure homeowners out of their heavenly hideaways. One such event is JaxCot, a chance to... Read More »


Atlantic Beach CC to host 2016 Tour Championship

May 27, 2016 3:13 pm Published by Comments Off on Atlantic Beach CC to host 2016 Tour Championship

This year, the 2016 Web.com Tour Championship will take place at Atlantic Beach Country Club. This PGA Tour event will take place October 3-9, and will benefit Wolfson Children’s Hospital in Jacksonville. As well as helping the children’s hospital, the event will be a fun, entertaining week with great golf and lots of community events.... Read More »


How to Bring Island Style to Your Dining Room

April 16, 2016 2:54 pm Published by Comments Off on How to Bring Island Style to Your Dining Room

Island style calls to mind fresh colors of the sea and sand, warm sunshine, and easy living with fresh food and great drinks. Fortunately, you don’t have to have your own private island to enjoy the lifestyle. Florida’s coast, especially the new homes in Jacksonville Beach FL, brings together the relaxed lifestyle with the convenience... Read More »


What Are the Paint Color Mistakes to Avoid?

March 18, 2016 7:48 pm Published by Comments Off on What Are the Paint Color Mistakes to Avoid?

In theory, paint is the easiest way to decorate a room. In reality, finding the right color and finish, not to mention the actual work, can make it a real challenge. Colors can change even within one room, depending on the time of day and the direction of the light. A color that seems perfect... Read More »


How to Design Your Coastal Kitchen

February 13, 2016 3:24 pm Published by Comments Off on How to Design Your Coastal Kitchen

Coastal homes offer a wealth of design and decorating ideas, from rustic to minimal, with a rainbow of color opportunities. A beach home kitchen is no different. Natural materials, such as driftwood and sea glass, serve as a great inspiration, as does the bright light and the surrounding beauty. As you start to design the... Read More »