Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate recently released its 2026 Design Trends Moving Real Estate Report, and several categories are particularly applicable to folks eyeing a new custom Florida home with ICI Homes’ On Your Land Or Ours custom division.
Why? Cruising these roundups is a fun way to trend-spot and idea-glean at the same time. Especially if you’re keen on building the home that truly fits you and your household.
Here are some highlights from the 2026 Design Trends report.
A crafted touch to your custom home
Bland finishes, components and colors usually aren’t the hallmark of a new custom Florida home. Customizing one gives it personality via a blend of interior design, household wants and needs, plus decorative elements.
The result is a home that reflects its occupants, and one of the best ways to do this is by adding artisanal touches to your custom home. The 2026 Design Trends Moving Real State Report noted that craftsmanship and quality are a big deal, for good reasons.
High-quality construction and architectural features require care and expertise that’s evident in the finished products. Decorative millwork, natural stone tiles, honed countertops and backsplashes, and customized built-ins are several examples of how craftsmanship can elevate any new custom Florida home.
Custom home details make the difference
Truth: Cabinet pulls from a big-box home improvement store can be just the solution in many residential new-construction projects. But if you’re building that dream home, uniqueness and personal tastes matter.
Our On Your Land Or Ours pros love to brainstorm with clients about favorite artwork, hobbies, achievements, and design styles. Who knew polished pink quartz knobs would be the cherry-on-top flourish in a new customized kitchen!
Color, color, color
Per the report, “calming, earth-inspired hues and classic neutrals,” are casting a wide appeal.
Serene blues, evocative greens, yummy tans, rich reddish-browns and soft golden shades also are timeless hues, echoing the stunning natural beauty outside your new custom Florida home.
In fact, the renowned color company Pantone’s Color of the Year pick for 2026 is Cloud Dancer — a clean white to “encourage true relaxation,” per the company’s press release.
Sounds like puffy clouds above a Florida beach to us!
Outdoor impressions
Your new custom Florida home’s landscaping and exterior appearance is as important as its interior spaces, especially in the Sunshine State’s temperate year-round climate.
Outdoor living space often is a significant priority for many ICI Homes’ On Your Land Or Ours customers, with custom swimming pools, dining areas, grilling stations, gardening and living areas an extension of their new custom home lifestyle.
And, just as with your dream home’s interiors, On Your Land Or Ours design pros can help you achieve your ideal curb appeal out front — by customizing landscaping, driveways and entrances.
Need the perfect space to do so? We also can help you find the land or lot to exercise these design trends in any new year.
Ready for your new custom Florida home? Talk to ICI Homes On Your Land or Ours here.