The Chimney Pot Shoppe stocks the largest selection anywhere: over 1,300 new and antique chimney pots from around the world, and they have the expertise you need. Whether you need antique, period, large size or custom chimney pots, their experienced staff will help you select the right chimney pots for your house and outdoor area. …
Bobby McAlpine of McAlpine Tankersley Architects in Montgomery, Alabama, will be the special guest of The Decorative Arts Society and appearing at Memphis Brooks Museum for a lecture and book signing of his latest effort The Home Within Us. The event is to be held Thursday, January 27, 2011. Be sure to mark your calendars …
ANY CHARACTER HERE Cenwood Appliance Distributors With more distinctive brands under one roof than any other area showroom, Cenwood is the unparalleled complement to your way of life, and they feature the brands to match! ANY CHARACTER HERE The brand name appliances you’re looking for–SubZerio, Wolf, Viking, Asko, Monogram, etc.–and smiling, efficient service. Always our …
This month we’re highlighting our partners. You’ll learn why they are unique, and how they help us provide our clients with the very best materials and houses. ANY CHARACTER HERE Audio Video Artistry is an award-winning residential entertainment and communications firm specializing in custom design projects, which has have been featured in numerous media outlets, …
As part of our effort to constantly refine and augment our knowledge of the architectural arts, Hank Akers of MH Akers Custom Homes attended a lecture hosted by The Institute of Classical Architecture & Classical America featuring Paul Gunther, president of the organization’s New York chapter. Check out their web site, www.classicist.org to find out …
The article in The Daily News is a must-read, as it highlights the architecture on display on this year’s Central Gardens Home and Garden Tour. Guests will see a chronicle of a century’s worth of architectural styling, and there’s sure to be inspiration around every corner. Click here to read the article
Meet Hank Akers! When and how did you get in the custom home business? I branched out from my father’s construction/development business in 1982. I graduated Rhodes College in 1977 and worked as a fine restaurant chef for a period of time before beginning a home construction business with my brother. We started rather modestly, …
Although you may not speak the language, there’s nothing you won’t understand in this video illustrating how to open a wine bottle with a shoe. Sometimes we’ve all got to get creative!
This is a great feature on Jay Shafer and his custom-made small houses. His expert design maximizes the square footage with well-planned storage and unique touches. His thoughtful plans are inspiring whether you’re building a very small or a very large home.