Architectural integrity, material selection, and the small decisions that determine whether a Hill Country estate feels inevitable or merely expensive. Jenkins Design Build approaches design as a continuous conversation between the land, the family, and the builder — not a phase that ends when ground breaks. Articles here cover everything from limestone cut methods and white-oak finishes to how a single ridge orientation can change the entire experience of a private retreat. The throughline: every detail must survive the build.
Tuscan vernacular, inspired by Tuscany (Toscana), Italy, fourteenth century architecture, has been around for many years and has proven to be timeless. However, with the trend toward clean, simple lines, the Tuscan vernacular has faced a dilemma, as it is anything but clean and simple...
Topics from the Jenkins Design Build Luxury Homes Seminar Series on building or remodeling a custom home in Austin: windows and doors, and the floodplain.
What gives French Country design its warmth: the rustic elegance, the materials, and how the style translates into an Austin luxury home.
A conversation with TruStile Doors on what separates a well-built door, how door choice reads in a luxury home, and the options worth considering.
In honor of Valentine's Day, we are talking today about home design that can enhance romance. You may recall that one of our previous posts, called "Build A
This video shows how we installed a 1,200-pound (that's one thousand two hundred pounds!) solid granite sink / countertop into an upstairs game room.
Inspiration can come from many sources and this one comes from function, specifically how a home can really make family time more precious and valuable.
Inspiration photos from our newest Kitchen remodel, which included matching some existing trim work and rock work.
Lessons from three decades of building custom luxury homes in Austin, including what gets learned the expensive way about quality and shortcuts.
There are unique challenges to designing and building a home in a floodplain. Here, we start a discussion on these topics.