A "Key West Style" home is a home that adheres to Florida's waterfront traditions in style and functionality.  These coastal homes were built to withstand warm Florida summers, rainy and windy tropical seasons, and in the days before air-conditioning, to take every advantage of coastal breezes.  They have large porches, open floor plans, and plenty of windows.  Their metal roofs are reminiscent of the earlier tin roofs commonly used in Florida homes.  Light colors inside and out, help to blend with the surrounding sun, sand, water, and tropical foliage found in these coastal areas.  Weathered or light colored wood flooring and cabinetry is common in these homes.  Today, some of the "Key West Style" features such as shutters and cupolas serve a purely architectural purpose however, this beautiful home building style still makes one feel as if they are on a permanent Florida vacation.