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How to Store More in Your Kitchen

January 25, 2016 2:31 pm Published by Comments Off on How to Store More in Your Kitchen

Are you struggling with how to store more in your kitchen? Well, the kitchens in the Glenn Layton Atlantic Beach FL homes for sale are already spacious, bright, and finished with beautiful details, but every kitchen benefits from a well-organized layout. With these tips, you can make any kitchen feel more spacious, while also making it... Read More »


Outdoor Shower Ideas

October 29, 2015 8:35 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Whether you’re rinsing off from the pool or a day spent at the beach, an outdoor shower is a useful addition to any coastal home. They can be simple shower heads or stylish and elaborate home additions. If you’re considering a custom home builder Jacksonville Beach FL is home to Glenn Layton Homes, a custom... Read More »


Beach-Inspired Porches and Patios

October 19, 2015 4:25 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

From cozy front porches made for rocking chairs and iced tea to spacious back porches and patios with water views, turning outdoor spaces into living spaces is one of the draws of Florida living. When you look for a custom home builder in Jacksonville Beach FL is home to Glenn Layton Homes, one of the... Read More »


Floor Plan Profile: Hideaway

August 20, 2015 12:17 pm Published by 1 Comment

Florida’s beautiful scenery of lush nature, elegant pine trees, and white-sand beaches make it a popular destination. Add in the warm weather throughout the year and it’s no surprise that many people fall in love with Florida’s coast and find themselves looking to purchase their own home. Many people start with the purchase of a... Read More »


Coastal Dining Rooms

August 15, 2015 3:46 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

There are a variety of homes for sale in Atlantic Beach FL built with a coastal design flair. Glenn Layton Homes offer true coastal style and beauty, along with the best in modern building. Their homes are designed to make it easy to combine indoor and outdoor living, which is a hallmark of the coastal... Read More »


Mandarin FL Is a Great Place to Live

August 1, 2015 4:09 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Moss-covered oaks, Southern charm, and the soft flow of the St. Johns River combine to make Northeast Florida one of the most inviting places to be. The homes in Mandarin FL include a number of established estate-sized homes, many of which were built more than 20 years ago by Glenn Layton Homes. They are now... Read More »


Floor Plan Profile: Castaway

June 19, 2015 2:41 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Part of the appeal of coastal living is the opportunity to create your own getaway from life’s stresses. Sea breezes and sunshine seem to make many daily worries melt away. To truly enjoy all that coastal living has to offer, you don’t have to become a castaway, just choose the castaway floor plan from Glenn... Read More »


Creative Uses for Barn Doors

June 12, 2015 4:53 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

When it comes to doors, most people don’t give them very much thought, other than color and handle choices. After all, a door is a door. Yet doors can have a major impact on the flow and feel of a room. They can also create decorating issues when they limit available floor space. Sliding doors,... Read More »