The American dream of home ownership is right up there with motherhood and apple pie. It is an ideal that is distinctly ours, the goal of having a place to call home, raise a family or live out our retirement. The traditional image is seared in many of our brains – the white picket fence, the wraparound porch and the beautiful flowers in the front yard.
But what if the white picket fence ideal isn’t for you? Increasingly, homeowners are getting more creative and designing homes which may flout the traditional aesthetic, but are beautiful in their own right. From contemporary to Mediterranean, Sarasota homes offer some amazing diversity.
Sarasota School of Architecture: We wrote an entire post about this architectural style which overtook Sarasota and Lido Key in the 1950s and 1960s. The minimalist style featured simple geometric flair, designed to invite the outdoors in with lots of glass and natural light. These homes represented the first true contemporary styled homes in the area, and their influence can be seen everywhere.
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Contemporary & Modern: Clean lines, white facades, and lots of windows to let the sun stream in – contemporary homes fit is beautifully to our beach and sunshine environment. Modern style homes also offer another feature which comes in handy here in paradise – flat roofs. These surfaces can be utilized for sunbathing or viewing decks, outdoor gardens, even for a rooftop swimming pool, if properly reinforced. Check out some of our cool rooftop patio ideas here.
Mediterranean Styles: Many of the homes built here in Sarasota and Longboat Key pull their influence from the Mediterranean aesthetic – stucco walls, tiles roofs, and paver driveways. But many homeowners choose to take the inspiration even further, creating homes which would fit right in along the Tuscany coast. From gorgeous outdoor lanais and patio gardens to fountains, infinity pools and arched entryways, the look and feel of Mediterranean is a classic here in South Florida.
Green Housing: More and more, people are looking for ways to make their homes more energy efficient and environmentally friendly. While this often simply means Energy-star rated appliances and new windows, there are a full range of options for the earth-conscious home buyer. You can consider a living roof, solar panels, green building materials and more – an don’t forget to add the vegetable and herb garden in the backyard, next to the rain barrel.
The Return of the White Picket Fence
But what if the white picket fence is perfect for you?
Southern style homes offer the very best in charm and old-fashioned hospitality. So if you have been craving a huge country kitchen, a roomy porch swing, and majestic oaks in the front yard, you can have that too. From acres of land with a meandering drive, to landmark homes sitting on downtown streets- the true Southern classics never go out of style.
And yes, the white picket fence, complete with bougainvillea and hibiscus flowers, can line your perfectly manicured property.
The Perfect Home for You
The fact is, everyone has their own idea of what the perfect home looks like. At Lindahl Construction, we have been helping Sarasota homeowners to achieve those dreams for decades. So whether you purchased an old home in need of renovation, or you want to build new construction from the ground up – we are the call you should make. No matter your style, come speak to the right Sarasota builder – the Lindahl ConstructionLindahl ConstructionLindahl Construction team.