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Scullery kitchens have been around for centuries... but they're quietly making a comeback in luxury home design.

No, they're not for washing laundry anymore.

Today's scullery is a hidden prep kitchen—a place to keep countertops clear, tuck away small appliances, prep meals, brew coffee, and hide the inevitable pile of dishes when guests stop by.

Is it a necessity? Not for most families.

But if you love to cook, entertain, or simply appreciate a kitchen that always feels calm and uncluttered, it might be one of those features you never knew you wanted.

In this article, we took a closer look at the history of the scullery kitchen, how it's evolved, and whether it's worth considering in a custom home.

👉Read all about Kitchen Sculleries HERE: https://centennialhomesllc.com/is-a-scullery-kitchen-worth-it-luxury-kitchen-design-trends-explained/

Meet Solace.

Great homes deserve exceptional outdoor spaces.

That's why we're excited to introduce Solace Pools & Outdoor Living—our new sister company specializing in custom pools, spas, and outdoor living environments designed with the same attention to detail you've come to expect from Centennial Homes.

Whether you're building with us in Five Oaks or already enjoying your Centennial home, Solace can help complete your backyard with a space that's as beautiful as the home itself.

Because the best memories don't stop at the back door.

Visit solacepool.com to learn more.

Oh... to be a laundry room on Fourth of July weekend.

Right now it's all neatly folded beach towels and good intentions.

Check back Monday.🧺

Centennial Homes - Now building the best laundry rooms in new homes across Birmingham, Lake Martin & Smith Lake.

We've had so many great questions about Shiner's Cove, so here's the scoop! 👇

📍 Where is it?
Shiner's Cove is located on the east side of Lake Martin off Highway 63, near Lake Martin Pizza and Wind Creek State Park. It's one of Lake Martin's newest waterfront communities and a location that's hard to beat.

🏡 What is Centennial Homes building?
Centennial Homes is proud to be building two luxury waterfront homes on Lots 2 and 3, with pricing anticipated in the $1.5 million range.

These homes are being thoughtfully designed for the way people actually live at the lake—with spacious gathering areas, beautiful finishes, and easy access to everything that makes Lake Martin special. See Our Work: https://centennialhomesllc.com/

Thinking about a lake home but not sure where to start?

Our Lake Martin Realty sales partner, Adam Yager & Judith Jager - Lake Martin Realty - Lake Martin Locations, specializes in waterfront properties and new developments and can answer questions about floor plans, availability, pricing, and the buying process.

📞 Adam Yager, REALTOR®, Lake Martin Realty
📱 (205) 914-0830
📧 [email protected]

We'll be sharing construction updates as these homes come to life, so stay tuned!

Some people buy a lake house. 😀

Others buy a second job. 😕

Mowing grass. Maintaining docks. Dealing with internet issues. Fixing things every weekend instead of actually enjoying the lake.

That's what makes Shiner's Cove different.

Imagine arriving on Friday afternoon to a professionally maintained community where the lawn is already cared for, the internet is already connected, and your boat is waiting at the dock.

No checklist. No yard work. No wasted weekends.

Just sunset cruises, family dinners on the porch, and another day on Lake Martin.

At Centennial Homes, we're excited to be building in Shiner's Cove and helping families create a place where lake weekends feel like an escape—not another project.

Now selling on Lake Martin.

📍 Shiner's Cove, off AL-63 nearby Wind Creek State Park.
⚓ Waterfront and water-access opportunities
🏡 Thoughtfully designed homes built for lake living

LAKE HOUSE TRUTHS 🤣🤣A few things every lake family eventually learns:

Truth #1: The lake house sleeps 12. Somehow 19 people show up.

Truth #2: Whoever says, "We'll just stay one night," is staying three.

Truth #3: The refrigerator is full when you arrive, but by Sunday, all that's left is mustard and a jar of pickles nobody claims to own.

Truth #4: The house contains approximately 53 towels. Nobody can locate a single one when they get out of the water.

Truth #5: Every lake weekend includes at least one emergency mission for boat gas.

Truth #6: Every sunset must be photographed, despite having 4,000 nearly identical sunset photos already.

Truth #7: Someone's phone is going swimming this weekend.

Truth #8: Whoever gets up first is responsible for making the coffee.

Truth #9: The best seat on the porch is occupied 100% of the time.

Truth #10: At some point during the weekend, someone will look around, see the family together, hear the laughter, watch the water, and quietly think:

"This is exactly why we built this place."

Centennial Homes - Building homes where the memories become traditions.

🚧 Pardon Our Progress... Five Oaks Is Having a Growth Spurt. 🚧

If you've driven through Five Oaks lately and thought, "Wow, there's a lot going on here," you'd be absolutely right.

Here's the latest from the neighborhood:

🏡 Lot 9 is officially framed and starting to look like a home instead of a really ambitious pile of lumber.

🏡 Lot 15's foundation is in, which means another beautiful custom home is on its way.

🔑 Lot 13 is just weeks away from welcoming its new owners as we put the finishing touches on another incredible home.

🌿 The entrance landscaping is complete, giving the neighborhood the warm welcome it deserves.

And we're not done yet...

📍 Lot 1 remains available and offers one of the few remaining basement opportunities in the community.

📍 Lot 4 is coming soon, giving future homeowners another chance to build in one of Vestavia's most sought-after new neighborhoods.

We know construction isn't always glamorous. There are trucks, mud, workers, and the occasional mystery pile of materials that only a builder can identify. But every week Five Oaks gets a little closer to becoming the special place we envisioned.

The dust settles. The trees grow. The homes fill.

And before long, all this "progress" becomes a neighborhood.

If you've been thinking about Five Oaks, now is a great time to take a look before the remaining opportunities disappear. Message Roxanne Hale & Judy Beaton, brokered by RealtySouth

Remember when a backyard meant a charcoal grill and a couple of folding chairs? ⛱️

Not anymore.

Today's outdoor spaces feature fireplaces, pools, outdoor kitchens, massive sliding glass doors, and covered living rooms that feel every bit as comfortable as the spaces inside the home.

From football Saturdays by the outdoor fire in The Preserve or Five Oaks to summer evenings overlooking Lake Martin or Smith Lake, outdoor living has become one of the most important parts of luxury home design.

The question isn't whether you'll spend time outside.

It's whether you'll ever want to come back in.

Centennial Homes | Building custom luxury homes throughout Birmingham, The Preserve, Five Oaks, Lake Martin, Smith Lake, and on private luxury homesites throughout Alabama.

Read More About Outdoor Living Here: https://centennialhomesllc.com/the-best-room-in-the-house-might-not-be-inside-how-luxury-homeowners-are-reimagining-outdoor-living-from-lake-martin-to-the-preserve/

Trim work is one of those things you don't always notice—until it's done exceptionally well.

From rustic beams and custom wall details to layered crown molding and thoughtfully framed openings, great millwork adds character, depth, and a sense of craftsmanship that never goes out of style.

Centennial Homes is building custom luxury homes in Birmingham's premier communities, including Five Oaks, The Preserve, and South Oak, as well as on private homesites throughout the region and at Lake Martin and Smith Lake.

Not all luxury lives in the floor plan.

Sometimes it's the weight of a solid brass faucet, the perfect finish on a pot filler, or the way a thoughtfully chosen fixture turns an everyday routine into something a little more special.

The details matter. And in a custom home, those details are never an afterthought.

Centennial Homes builds custom luxury homes in Five Oaks, The Preserve, South Oak, Lake Martin, Smith Lake, and on private homesites throughout Birmingham and the surrounding areas. Ready to build something extraordinary? Let's talk.