Jenkins is named among the Best in America by the National Association of Home Builders The National Association of Home Builders presented the Best in American Living (BALA) Awards, at the Havana Room, Tropicana, in Las Vegas, Nevada, and Jenkins was named among the best architects and builders in America. The prestigious BALA Awards are given annually to recognize excellence…
According to Maries Manor, “Industrial Chic blends the urban edge of utilitarian design with the warmth of aged woods and worn textures. Aged iron and metals with rich patinas are accented by weathered woods and soft neutral surfaces.” Or from the blog Interiorholic, “Industrial chic…can be full of contrasts but it should look harmonious and…
In a recent article posted on the Architectural Digest website, author Ian Volner describes the impact the “3-D Printing Revolution” is having on the design and manufacturing worlds. He writes, “For consumers it means that fully customized on-demand housewares, trinkets and accessories, jewelry, even clothing and furniture might one day be no further away than…
Remember Robocop and Geeks? Well, all that has changed because high-tech doesn’t have to be low-style, as evidenced by this beautiful Tuscan Villa we recently finished.
When amazing design meets incredible style, features such as this room’s curved wall of glass result.
In an article entitled Teeing Up Indoors which appeared in the June/July 2011 issue of Urban Home Magazine, author Sue-Ella Mueller highlights the Interactive Sports Technologies, Inc. product, “High Definition Golf” (HD Golf™).
Thursday night was the Opening Night Preview Party for the 2010 Parade of Homes™, and there was no mistaking the excitement in the air as the Jenkins Home – 301 Bisset Court – was revealed to the public for the first time. The well-dressed crowds loved the Tuscan home, which was designed using the exclusive Guide to Picture Perfect Projects™ and offers its owners both a personal get-away and stylish entertaining.
Recently, I caught up with Shan Jenkins, the owner and CEO of Jenkins Custom Homes, and asked him a few questions. This is Part One of his interview.
“Whether you are a wine enthusiast or a novice, a custom-built wine room is the hot trend in custom home design, especially where luxury reigns. A good wine cellar creates an opportunity for great wine for a lifetime. It can also add value for purposes of resale of the home…All fine wine collections require the same basic care: climate, humidity, and light control systems to protect and preserve delicate vintages. Vapor-tight doors and easy access are also top priorities. Proper storage makes financial sense and allows wines to be purchased when they are released, at the time they are most available and lower in price.” So when planning your wine room, keep these three elements in mind: light, humidity and temperature of the room.
When considering buying or installing a new safe, there are many factors that come into play. However, the first question you must answer is what you intend to protect in your safe.