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Upper keys dream

12 years ago

my dream is to buy and remodel a small florida keys cottage as a getaway from our cold, snowy, upstate New York winters.
Does anyone have pictures of their similar projects. Nothing showy or over the top. I love looking at tropical homes.
I would love some advice of the best areas to look as well.
Thanks houzzers!

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Lampert Dias Architects, Inc.
12 years ago
I noticed in Key West that there are a lot of restored older homes and newer homes that follow the traditional tropical design styles.

Important design features are:

a wide veranda style front porch with lots of tall openable windows to let air flow into the house. Plus an outdoor area with a small water feature like a spa or a narrow lap pool........

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