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Building a Custom Home in Central Florida
If you’ve started thinking about building a custom home in Central Florida, you’ve…
Behind the Walls: What Quality Custom Home Construction Really Looks Like
Some of the most important elements of a home are never seen. They’re hidden behind…
Why Holiday Hosting Matters in Custom Home Design
There’s something magical about the holidays—the soft glow of lights inside a warm home,…
5 Lessons We’ve Learned From Our Custom Home Clients
At Westmont Custom Homes, every client brings a unique vision, a set of priorities, and a…
Building a Legacy: The Art of Custom Home Design in Central Florida
Some homes are built to last a lifetime. Others are built to tell a story. When you walk…
Sunlight, Space, and Style: Essential Florida Home Design Ideas
When you picture life in Central Florida, it’s likely filled with sunshine, lush…
Emotional ROI of Home Design: Boost Your Quality of Life
When you think about building a home, it’s easy to focus on the tangible: square footage,…
Balancing Luxury and Practicality in Custom Home Design
Building a custom home isn’t just about choosing what looks beautiful—it’s about creating…
Custom vs. Semi-Custom Homes: What You Should Know
If you’ve started thinking about building a home in Central Florida, chances are you’ve…
Central FL Dream Homes Crafted for Outdoor Life
Picture this: a warm Central Florida morning, where the sun spills across your lanai and…
5 Must-Ask Questions for Your Custom Home Builder
Building a custom home in Central Florida is a wild ride—part dream-chasing, part…
Westmont Wins Grand Award at Parade of Homes
At Westmont Custom Homes, we are thrilled to announce our First Place win in the $850K -…
The Hidden Costs of Building a Custom Home—and How to Plan for Them
Building a custom home is an exciting journey. You can bring your dream home to life,…
Unlock Your Dream Home: The Top Custom Design Trends You Can’t Ignore in 2025!
As we enter 2025, the world of custom home design is brimming with exciting…
The Art of Custom Homebuilding: What 26+ Years in Central Florida Has Taught Us
Building a custom home is more than crafting walls and ceilings—it’s about creating a…
Warm Hues & Cozy Views: Fall Design Trends for Your Central Florida Custom Home
Fall in Central Florida may not bring brisk air and changing leaves, but it’s a great…
How to Avoid the 7 Most Common Mistakes When Building a Custom Home in Central Florida
Building a custom home is an exciting journey. It’s a chance to create a space that…
Exploring Lesser-Known Features That Can Elevate Your Custom Home Design
Building a custom home is a unique opportunity to create a space that truly reflects your…
Future-Proof Your Home: Custom Ideas for Lasting Family Happiness
When building a custom home, especially in beautiful Central Florida, you want to create…
5 Reasons Why Now Is the Best Time to Build Your Custom Home
Building your custom home is a huge decision and investment, influenced by many factors.…
The Benefits of Building a Custom Home — And Why It’s Worth the Investment
Imagine standing before a home perfectly tailored to your desires, reflecting your unique…
Crafting Your Dream Home: 5 Essential Tips for a Smooth and Enjoyable Journey
Embarking on the journey of building your dream home is a thrilling adventure, but it's…
From Conflict to Cozy: How Custom Homes Embrace Multi-Generational Harmony
In the hustle and bustle of modern life, the essence of family often gets lost amidst the…
Dream Weaver: How Westmont Crafts Your Perfect Home in 9 Steps
Embarking on the journey to build your dream home is an exhilarating endeavor— filled…
Crafting Tomorrow: The Authentic Joys of Going Custom with Westmont Homes
So, you find yourself at the crossroads of finding a new dwelling, pondering the age-old…
Timeless Design Trends to Consider For Your Dream Home
As we enter 2024, the canvas for crafting dream homes becomes even more exciting. At…
Navigating Realistic Expectations: Debunking Pinterest Myths in Custom Home Building
In the age of digital inspiration, platforms like Pinterest have revolutionized how we…
Ask Jim #2
Question: How Long Will It Take to Build My Dream Home? This is definitely our second…
Ask Jim
Question: How Much Do You Charge Per Square Foot? This is, by far, one of the most…
How to Make Your Home Last
Your home is arguably one of your greatest investments. Not only in a financial sense but…
Age in Place – Infographic ❤️😎
Staying long-term in your current home, or are you thinking about building YOUR dream…
Modern Farmhouse Style Do You Know the Essential Elements?
“Modern Farmhouse” has become an extremely coveted residential-style—filling up Pinterest…
5 Ways to Increase the Value of Your Home
Aside from the relationships in your life, your home is your greatest asset. So…
4 Design Trends to Watch For in 2022
If you started working from home during the pandemic, it probably became clear very…
You CAN Have a Luxury Home on a Budget
So you’ve embarked on the exciting journey of building a custom home. Congrats!…
Catching Up With Jim
With over three decades of living in Central Florida, Jim, Jeanie, and their…
Infographic 🤩 A Visual for Must-Have Family Features
Sometimes the way to approach a big project—like designing your custom home—is to…
Bathrooms Made YOUR Way
For a long time, bathrooms were relegated to the utilitarian end of the design…
Got Pets? We Got Custom Solutions!
Americans love their pets! In fact, a 2021 survey—reported on Spots.com— found that over…
The “4 Love Languages” of a Custom Home Journey
At the start of ANY new journey, it is typical to be both excited and overwhelmed. And…
8 Work-at-Home Design Features For Your Perfect Home Office
2020 may have changed the perception of a work-at-home space forever. If they didn’t…
Custom Features That Allow You to Age-In-Place, With Grace
If you’re planning to remain in your home into your golden years, you are in good…
Making a List and Checking it Twice…
At this time of year, we’re often reminded that the “Big Man in Red” has a special list…
Infographic—Do Your Tastes Lean Toward Modern or Traditional?
Westmont has built thousands of custom homes to suit the lifestyle needs of thousands of…
When Dreams Include a Childhood Farm
Photo of a childhood homestead in Illinois. The green-roofed building at the back of the…
9 Ways to Maximize Your Storage Space in a Custom Home
Sheltering in place during the COVID pandemic may have put home organizational projects…
Conversations With Our Clients
Sometimes the most impactful thing WE can do is let our clients speak for us. And with…
Which Home Upgrades Will Give You the Best ROI?
What do these phrases mean to you? High ROI (or return on your investment) More bang…
How Does Building a Green Home Make a Difference?
When asked, "What’s your favorite aspect of building a custom home?" Jim says... "My…
So You Want to Build a Custom Home? 5 Reasons to Consider Central Florida
You make thousands of decisions every day. Estimates show that you probably make, on…
Is There An Ultimate Family-Friendly House Plan?
Homes inevitably shape memories. And the exciting part of building a custom home is…
5 Questions Custom Home Builders Are Often Asked
It can seem like there are a zillion questions to ask if you're considering building a…
What Should You Look For In a Custom Builder?
Before you get to the thousands of choices you’ll face when building your dream home,…
A Glance at Some of Westmont’s Gems
If a picture’s worth a thousand words than enjoy this “chapter” of some of Westmont’s…
Looking For Vacant Land? Here’s Your Checklist
If you're in the beginning stages of pursuing your dream home, then we want to…
Do You Know About the Zip System?
“To create something exceptional, your mindset must be relentlessly focused on the…
Trendy Vs. Timeless—What Tempts You Most, and How Should it Impact the Home You Build?
Have you ever looked at an older picture of yourself and thought, “What in the world was…
Do You Know Jim?
33 years of residency, 20-plus years of building award-winning dream homes, and 12…
9 Compelling Reasons To Add A Flex Space to Your Custom Home Plans
Would an ability to see into the future change any of the decisions you make today?…
5 Must-Have Outdoor Living Features
Photo credit Pexels.com Outdoor patio living Are you in need of a little Vitamin D?……
5 Jaw-Dropping Kitchen Options Custom Builders Can Create
Westmont Custom Home in Windermere, Florida What’s YOUR favorite room in the house?…
What Does Your DREAM Master Bedroom Look Like? Here Are 6 Features to Consider
One of the greatest perks of building a custom home is that you get to do just…
Are You Taking These 12 Essential Home-Maintenance Steps?
Whether you have just moved into a new home, have spent many years in an older one, or…
Never Make These 3 Mistakes When Building a New Home
Nothing robs you of joy like a MISTAKE. And this is especially true as you embark on the…
20 Years of Building Dream Homes
20 Reasons To Celebrate Westmont’s 20 Years of Building Dream Homes!! 175,000 hours…
What Do Real-Life Clients Have to Say About Westmont Custom Homes?
What Do Real-Life Clients Have to Say About Westmont Custom Homes? What is at the core…
3 Simple Steps To Worry-Free Custom Home Financing
The journey to your dream home is made easier and more satisfying thanks to a couple of…
3 Misconceptions You Might Have About Building a Custom Home
Have you ever had misinformation that led you down the wrong path? It can be quite…
5 Compelling Reasons To Have an Interior Designer
You KNOW what you like. And what you don’t. You’re told by friends that you have good…
10 Ways to Make Your Home More Efficient
Have you ever thought you were “throwing money out the window?” It’s not a great…
What Are the 9 Phases of Building Your Dream Home?
Once you have made the decision to build your dream home, it seems that the weeks and…
Top 5 Reasons For Working With a Custom Home Builder
Does a house tell a story? It’s an interesting question and worth considering if you are…
What’s Trending In Florida Custom Homes?
What comes to mind as you head home from a long day of work? Think about it. Do you look…
What Do You Really Know About Westmont Custom Homes?
Pop quiz. Which of these statements is true about Westmont Custom Homes? Parade of Homes…
Westmont Enters 2017 Parade of Homes
The Westcraft II Westmont Custom Homes is proud to present, to the 2017 Parade of Homes,…
VISION Series Home 2008
VISION HOME – SUMMARY OF GREEN COMPONENTS 1. WATER CONSERVATION AND WATER RECLAMATION -…
Westmont Homes Teams with Green Builder® Media
Westmont Homes was selected by Green Builder® Media to build the Green Builder® VISION…
So, What is Green Building?
So, what is Green Building? It is the process of incorporating environmental…
Just Some of our Fans
"After we purchased our home from Westmont this past August, they didn't just "go away".…
Committed to Customer Service
Westmont Custom Homes is committed to the highest level of customer service! WALK-THROUGH…
Benefits of Building a Green High Performance Home
We are committed to the green home movement and believe the future of home building IS…