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Thinking about adding onto your home? Start here first.Before you think about square footage, think about friction:👉 Whe...
05/26/2026

Thinking about adding onto your home? Start here first.

Before you think about square footage, think about friction:

👉 Where does your home stop working for your daily life?

Maybe it’s:
• A cramped kitchen when everyone gathers
• No dedicated office space
• Poor indoor-outdoor flow
• A layout your family has outgrown

In our latest blog, we break down the smartest ways to plan a home addition.

If you’re considering renovating instead of moving, this guide will help you avoid costly mistakes and plan with confidence.

https://johnmerrillhomes.com/how-to-plan-a-home-addition/

05/19/2026

🛠️ Under construction:

Something a little different is taking shape in Fernandina Beach.

This custom home draws inspiration from classic coastal Connecticut architecture, bringing timeless character, elegant symmetry, and warm coastal charm to Northeast Florida.

We love creating homes that reflect each client’s unique vision while delivering the craftsmanship and detail that define every build.

Stay tuned as this beautiful project continues to come to life.

05/14/2026

Our Home Addition Diaries: Final update before the big reveal

We’re still waiting on floors, but almost all the furniture has arrived — so yes, we’re currently using beautiful new spaces with furniture sitting on moving blankets over concrete.

And honestly, we don’t even care. The new spaces already feel amazing.

The upstairs bedroom came together just in time for guests, wallpaper is going into the guest bath this week, and the office is next… once the internet finally reaches my desk so I can stop working from the hallway.

We’re SO close now. Next update = the full reveal and photo shoot.

Read the latest update.

👉 https://johnmerrillhomes.com/update-15-one-step-before-the-reveal/

Step into a 2026 home and you’ll notice a warmer, bolder, more personal feel.After years of minimalism, interiors are sh...
05/05/2026

Step into a 2026 home and you’ll notice a warmer, bolder, more personal feel.

After years of minimalism, interiors are shifting toward rich colour, textured materials, and spaces that actually tell a story. From statement cabinetry to layered gallery walls, the focus is on personality vs. perfection.

If you’re thinking about updating your home, these trends might just change how you approach it.

Read the full blog to see what’s shaping interiors this year: https://johnmerrillhomes.com/interior-design-trends-2026/

Should you wait to build your custom home, or move forward now?The answer might surprise you...While many buyers are sit...
04/28/2026

Should you wait to build your custom home, or move forward now?

The answer might surprise you...

While many buyers are sitting on the sidelines, what’s actually happening in Northeast Florida tells a different story.

For many homeowners, this isn’t a time to pause—it’s a window to plan smarter and build better.

Because in the end, it’s not about timing the market, but building the home you actually want to live in.

👉 Read the full breakdown here.

https://johnmerrillhomes.com/build-a-custom-home-in-northeast-florida/

When we started John Merrill Homes 10 years ago, we knew we wanted to build beautiful homes.What we didn’t fully realise...
04/21/2026

When we started John Merrill Homes 10 years ago, we knew we wanted to build beautiful homes.

What we didn’t fully realise at the time was how much the people would shape the journey.

Over the years, we’ve had the privilege of working with families at such an important moment in their lives—starting fresh, growing, dreaming bigger.

And that’s what’s stayed with us.

Every home tells a story, and we’ve been lucky enough to be part of so many of them.

We shared a few reflections from the past 10 years in our latest blog: what we’ve learned, what’s changed, and what still matters most.

👉 https://johnmerrillhomes.com/10-years-of-john-merrill-homes/

In March 2016, John Merrill Homes became a corporation.When we look back ten years later, what stands our are:It’s the f...
04/14/2026

In March 2016, John Merrill Homes became a corporation.

When we look back ten years later, what stands our are:

It’s the first client who trusted us.
The projects that pushed us to grow.
The challenges that didn’t go to plan, but taught us the most.
And the relationships that turned into something more than just a build.

We shared 10 projects that shaped the last decade, each one telling a part of the story.

👉 Read it here: https://johnmerrillhomes.com/10-years-of-john-merrill-homes/

Our Home Addition Diaries UpdateWe’re deep in the details phase now—trim work, paint prep, and lots of real-time tweaks ...
04/07/2026

Our Home Addition Diaries Update

We’re deep in the details phase now—trim work, paint prep, and lots of real-time tweaks to plans once we’re standing in the space.

Inside, things are a little gritty (hello sanding dust and protective tarps).

Outside, it’s finally starting to feel like home again.

And our beloved 11-foot dining table has been refinished and is ready to come home, which somehow feels symbolic of this whole process.

It’s messy, inconvenient, and exhausting… but we’re so close.

Follow the journey and read the full update:

👉 https://johnmerrillhomes.com/update-13-construction-fatigue-and-the-finish-line-in-sight/

03/31/2026

Ten years ago, John Merrill Homes began in a home office with glass doors. Dana was holding the young family together while Adam was trying to get the business off the ground.

A lot has changed in ten years. Our family has grown up, the team has grown, and our business has grown.

But our core values haven’t changed.

We still believe in doing things the right way.
We still believe the small details matter.
And we still believe building a home is really about building trust.

To everyone who has supported us, followed along, or trusted us with their home, thank you. We’re grateful to be part of your story.

Read more about our 10-year journey.

https://johnmerrillhomes.com/10-years-of-john-merrill-homes/

Excited to have this tear down project going up in south Jax Beach! Have some James Hardie Artisan Channel siding going...
03/28/2026

Excited to have this tear down project going up in south Jax Beach! Have some James Hardie Artisan Channel siding going up on it and we can’t wait to see how it turns out.

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