When you build a luxury custom home, you have to decide your house’s architectural style. This is important as it will give your custom home builder the direction necessary to bring your vision to life. However, there are a large variety of luxury home styles to choose from and it can be confusing figuring out what style works best for where you live. After all, some styles are more popular up north while others work better in the south. To help you choose, we have compiled a list of the most popular luxury custom home styles in Jacksonville, Florida.

Colonial

The Colonial style pays homage to America’s thirteen original colonies. A mixture of traditional British architecture with a colonial twist, these homes typically have two stories and are made from wood, stone, or bricks. With symmetrical, rectangular base shapes and gambrel or barn roofs, Colonial houses are hugely popular with the Florida crowd. Add in some dentil molding as an exterior accent, and it’s no wonder this style has survived to the 21st century.

Mediterranean or Neo-Mediterranean

Mimicking homes usually found in France, Spain, Italy, and other Mediterranean countries, this luxury custom home style is known for its wrought-iron balconies and columns. You’ll usually find these homes painted in earth tones and containing barrel-tiled roofs and large European patios and gardens. Neo-Mediterranean takes it further by incorporating elements from countries like Greece. These homes often include archways throughout.

Greek Revival

Greek Revival is very popular in the South, including Jacksonville. Taking inspiration from, well, “Greece,” many of these homes feature white-painted exteriors. Similar to the Pantheon, this style uses many columns and gables. There is a lot of freedom in choosing what column style you’d like. They can be fluted, square, smooth, Doric, etc. This symmetrical style will wow your neighbors!

Spanish

Similar to the Mediterranean style, what differentiates the two is the Spanish style’s prominent arches. Along with carved stonework, parapets, and winding staircases, you can relax from one of the many balconies that are included. Another large appeal is the painted tiles, which add a splash of color.

Modern

You’ll find modern-style homes all over Jacksonville, along with the rest of Florida. Utilizing an open layout, this style is modeled after 1920s homes and features large amounts of natural light. Defined by stylistic simplicity, expect bold windows and clean lines. You’ll also see many industrial materials used in the construction and design of your house. This style is perfect for people who think “less is more.”

Old Florida

Old Florida homes will never go out of style in this state. Based on 19th-century wood-frame houses, it combines older stylistic choices with a modern flair. This style offers covered porches to protect from Florida’s harsh sun and weather patterns. Similar to the Colonial style, it uses metal roofs, only with a steeper pitch. Other features include high ceilings, raised floors, and a central hallway running through the house. People who want to embody tropical living should go with this style.

Victorian

If you want to show off your creative side, Victorian luxury homes are for you. Although most are two stories and include steep roof pitches, towers, bays, and turrets, no two houses are the same. You can add your twist to the shingles and gingerbread trim, as well as choose from a plethora of color options for the exterior. Victorian homes usually feature pastels, earth tones, and jewel tones. With this much customization, your home will truly be unique.

Choosing the right style for your luxury custom home can be difficult. You’ll be spending a lot of money on building, so the design has to be perfect. If you’re still unsure about what home style suits you, contact the team at Bourré Construction Group. We’ll go over your wants and needs to conceptualize how your home will look and feel. By doing that, we’ll pick a luxury home style that works best for you.