Central Florida Luxury Homes: Inside the Kitchen at Maison Joie
People walk into the kitchen at Maison Joie at the Pointe and look up before they look at anything else. White oak beams run the width of the room over a planked ceiling, and they sit low enough that a kitchen this size still feels warm and inviting. That combination is hard to pull off. […]
Inside Madison Keys’ Spanish-Style Orlando Home
Some older homes feel like two different houses joined in the middle. The original front still has its character, maybe a clay tile roof that has weathered decades of hurricane seasons, but a few rooms in, a later addition takes over and the style changes completely. That was the situation tennis champion Madison Keys and […]
Why an MCBC Member Should Build Your Florida Custom Home
Many trucks in Orlando say the same two words. Custom homes. Luxury builder, some of them add. It’s on the trailers, the yard signs, and the magnet stuck to the truck at the light. Anybody with a logo can call themselves that. Meanwhile, you’re about to write a big check and hand it to one […]
How to Choose the Right Lot for Your Orlando Custom Home
You found the lot. Oaks across the back, water showing through the trees. The kind of street that feels right the first time you drive down it. You want to write the offer before somebody else does. Give it a day. Almost every other call on a custom home can be undone, but the lot […]
Orlando Luxury Home Building Guide for 2026
Custom home builders in Orlando stay busy all year-round. However, December to early February represents something of a sweet spot in the planning calendar. But what does that really mean for homeowners planning a luxury build? To begin with, you will gain better access to your builder’s time and attention. The best collaborative design process […]
Central Florida Custom Homes: Creating the Perfect Holiday Entertaining Spaces
It feels different (and better!) to host the holidays in central Florida! While your family up north is stuck inside watching the thermometer drop, you open French doors to let December breezes in. That 72-degree Christmas Day? It’s very common here – it’s an opportunity you should maximize. What makes the homes that can successfully […]
New Home Builder Orlando Florida: Modern Luxury Home Trends You Need to Know
Considering a custom home in Orlando? If so, you’ve likely noticed how different luxury looks today than it did even five years ago. It’s not just about having the biggest house anymore, it’s about how the space can enhance your life; making it more comfortable and practical. We’ve been building luxury homes in Central Florida […]
Lake-Front vs. Golf Course: Where to Build Your Dream Home in Central Florida
When you’re ready to build your luxury custom home in Central Florida, you’ll face a decision that goes beyond marble countertops or smart home technology—it’s all about location. As premier custom home builders in the Orlando area, we’ve helped countless families choose between two of Central Florida’s most coveted settings: pristine lakefront properties and prestigious […]
Orlando Luxury Home Design: Maximizing Indoor-Outdoor Living in Central Florida
Let’s be honest—if you’re living in Central Florida and not taking advantage of our incredible weather, you’re missing out on one of the best parts of calling this place home. We get about 230 days of sunshine a year here, which means your home should feel more like a resort than a fortress. After building […]
Luxury Home Remodeling in Orlando: What to Expect from a Whole Home Renovation
So you love your neighborhood, your lot, maybe even the bones of your house—but you’re ready for everything else to go. Welcome to the world of whole home renovation, where your existing house gets a complete makeover and you get to fall in love with your home all over again. At Hardwick General Contracting, we’ve […]
