Luxury custom homes in the $1M to $1.5M range are still in demand, but increasing homeowner confidence is setting a new trend in 2014: Go big when going home.

Homeowners looking to create the perfect home setting are now returning to the pre-recession days of expanded floor plans and a plethora of luxury options to custom build homes to their specific needs, such as Kohler’s digitally controlled super shower system with a programmable interface or, on a grander scale, an outdoor water feature that sprays water and lights up to the tune of Disney classics.

Census Bureau data presented by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) states that the average home size has continued to rise for the past four years, a historically typical trend when coming out of a recession. New home construction is also a part of that trend, with homes exceeding 5,000 square feet accounting for a little over 3 percent of the total new single-family market. New homes with at least four bedrooms have increased as well, rising from 34 percent in 2009 to 48 percent in 2013.

London Bay Homes builds Southwest Fl luxury homes ranging from 2,800 square feet to the increasingly popular estate homes with well over 5,000 square feet. Here are just a few of our One of a Kind homes that will wow homebuyers with beautifully laid out floor plans and exquisite furnishings by Romanza Interior Design.

Annalisa in Cortile at Mediterra

The Annalisa lives large with 5,290 square feet of clean, crisp design elements featuring white and bright greens, purples, and tangerines set against neutral backgrounds. This four bedroom, four and one half bathroom home opens up to an expansive view through a large Great Room with a Butler’s Pantry and a beautifully situated Family Room with zero corner sliding glass doors. Breathe in the fresh air while cooking up some of your favorite treats in the outdoor kitchen or lounging near the refreshing pool.

View our Annalisa model walk-through.

Chianti III in Mirada at Grey Oaks in Estuary

Beautiful fabrics and exquisite stone and brick surfaces bring out the beauty in the Chianti’s rustic design. The four bedroom, five bathroom estate home in Mirada at Grey Oaks sprawls out within 5,905 square feet with formal living areas, a second floor bonus room, a private study, and a home office center. The Italian-inspired home also features a relaxing third-story viewing deck with a fireplace for those cozy nights when a nice glass of wine, a good book, and the stars above are the only companions you need.

View our Chianti III model walk-through.

Brighton in Quail West

Classic American elegance and an expansive floor plan make the Brighton at Quail West the epitome of luxury living in Naples. This four bedroom, five and one half bath model home features a Great Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen with Cafe Area, and Study in its 6,326 square feet. Fully furnished by Romanza Interior Design, the Brighton features an artful mix of chic and rustic elements and textural fabrics in tonal neutrals.

View our Brighton model walk-through.

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