Wright Jenkins Blog

This is our place to share knowledge, to point out trends, and hopfully educate our customers on the benefits of a Wright Jenkins home.

Florida Style House Plans: The Perfect Blend of Beauty, Comfort, and Function

When most people hear "Florida Style house plan," they picture a sprawling home with a pool out back, palm trees swaying in the breeze, and not a single staircase in... Read more...

Courtyard Homes Are Worth Every Square Foot

There's something special about a home that wraps its arms around you — and that's exactly what a courtyard-style house does. Instead of pushing the outdoors to the edges of... Read more...

Built to Last: Why Elevated Homes Are Worth the Lift

There's something undeniably striking about a home that sits high above the ground — whether it's perched on stilts over a glittering coastal inlet or raised on a solid masonry... Read more...

The Timeless Appeal of Ranch Style Homes

If you've ever toured a neighborhood built in the mid-20th century, chances are you've walked past a ranch style home without giving much thought to where the design came from.... Read more...

Thinking Small Has Never Looked So Good: Home Plans for Narrow Lots

If you've ever driven through a charming beach town, a walkable urban neighborhood, or a quaint small-town main street, chances are you've admired a row of beautifully designed homes sitting... Read more...

Built for the Breeze: Why West Indies Style Homes Are Perfect for Coastal Living

Island Roots, Timeless Style: The Allure of West Indies Home Plans There is something undeniably magnetic about a West Indies style home. With its sweeping covered porches, steeply pitched roofs,... Read more...

What a Net-Zero Energy Home Looks Like

I hear it often. “That’s a Net-Zero Energy Home?” My response? “What did you expect it to look like?” I honestly understand, I do. Just google search the words “Net-Zero... Read more...

For the Sake of Humanity!

In late 2013 the largest Habitat For Humanity affiliate in Florida approached Dave Jenkins for homes that would achieve green certifications, a new mandate for H4H. Incorporating the remarkable energy-efficient... Read more...