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How to Decorate Around a TV

April 23, 2016 1:36 pm Published by Comments Off on How to Decorate Around a TV

Even though TVs are flatter than they used to be and don’t take up as much space, they can still be an eyesore in an otherwise attractive room. That large, black box often seems out of place in rooms with serene coastal colors and charm. When it comes time to decorate one of the custom... 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 »


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 »


Jacksonville Beach is the Perfect Area to Build Your Coastal Home

May 20, 2015 1:22 am Published by Leave your thoughts

Florida beaches are stunningly beautiful with their shimmering white sands. The allure of Florida’s beaches and warm weather means that many areas have lost some of their charm as more and more people move in. Fortunately, Jacksonville Beach, in the northeast part of the Sunshine State, maintains a sense of natural beauty and community. Jacksonville... Read More »


Take Another Look at the 2013 HGTV Smart Home

April 10, 2015 9:07 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

From native plants and sensible shade designs outdoors, to locally sourced building materials and the latest in modern technology inside, the Glenn Layton 2013 HGTV Smart Home is a testament to modern home design. This custom home in Jacksonville Beach, FL, can be the inspiration for your own custom home, creating an environment that combines... Read More »