Luxury Home Trends Emerging in 2015

Shapiro & Sher Group
1215 S Fort Apache Rd #210
Las Vegas, NV 89117
United States

Here are some of the luxury home trends that are yet to emerge in 2015:

Bathrooms

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Jacuzzi tubs have once ruled the area of luxury bathrooms. Nowadays, enormous showers with individual shower heads for men and women are becoming popular. If you are worried about running out of hot water, you can use stylish tankless water heaters. Integrated dressing rooms are also popular for luxury homes this year. These are small rooms with chairs, mirrored walls/whole-body mirrors, and adequate space for hanging your clothes.

Kitchens

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All-white kitchens are still on the trend even though there are many color options for the flooring, cabinets, backsplashes and kitchen counter. The all-white color can vary from stark white, creamy white or beyond pale blue gray, giving depth and aesthetic appeal. Stainless steel appliances are also in the trend. They can give a sharp contrast that will highlight the all-white color of your kitchen.

Pantries

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These days, people who are looking for luxury homes want to have an area with an abundant space for storage, preparation and supplementary appliances. Based on the open floor plans of some luxury homes, a kitchen is now also used for gatherings and celebrations. However, the preparation of food should normally be hidden from the guests. This is the reason why super pantries are becoming a trend. They allow the chef to prepare the meal without losing the “voila!” moment when the food is served.

Outdoor spaces

Outdoor spaces for entertainment are also one of the trends for luxury homes in 2015. One of the examples is an outdoor kitchen. It usually includes premium stone grills and barbecues, as well as enclosed kitchen counters that are used in preparing food when there are celebrations or parties. Outdoor kitchens are usually placed near the pool area. Some ideas for an outdoor relaxing space include gardens, patios with fire pits, or a home bar.

High-end Technology

One of the elite features of a luxury home is the built-in smart home technology. There are numerous gadgets and accessories that can be added in a luxury home like:

Keyless entry in the form of fingerprint door locks with numerical algorithms.

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Garage with car lifts

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When it comes to luxury homes, Shapiro and Sher Group is the perfect team to talk to. They have sufficient experience and expertise in the industry of Las Vegas luxury real estate. If you are interested in buying a luxury home, call Shapiro & Sher Group at 702 315 0223.

On the Spotlight: Luxury Home Bathrooms

Shapiro & Sher Group

1215 S Fort Apache Rd #210

Las Vegas, NV 89117

United States

People consider bathrooms as the most relaxing part of their house, next to their bedrooms. The bathroom is also one of the first areas that we inspect in a home. Shapiro & Sher Group offers some of the most uniquely designed luxury homes bathrooms. Here are some of the most prestigious bathrooms in our property listings:

MacDonald Highlands luxury bathroom

This simple yet jaw-dropping bathroom designed by Richard Luke can be found in MacDonald Highlands. The interior of this bathroom defines elegance. The bath tub in allows the homeowner to relax and think while looking at his spacious surroundings. The color combination of the interior is definitely eye-catching.

Modern style Overlooking luxury bathroom

This breath taking bathroom is designed by Joan Behnke. It is situated on a double fairway lot with Spectacular Mountain and Strip view. The interior design matches the vibe of the outdoor scenery. This will give you a feeling of serenity while taking a bath.

Contemporary luxury bathroom

This unique bathroom includes the highest level of contemporary finishes and upgrades. It is located behind the Arrowhead Subdivision within an exclusive community. The interior of this bathroom is a mixture of a modern and contemporary concept. This is completely automated through Crestron smart home technology.

Eco-friendly Cozy luxury bathroom

This is a flattering master bath that includes full entertainment. The interior of this bathroom is made with antiqued stone flooring, coffered and cathedral ceilings and wood products. It provides a homey and eco-friendly vibe to the homeowners.

Private room extension luxury bathroom

It is a private full bathroom that contains an over-sized Jacuzzi tub, steam shower, vanity mirrors and closet. This bathroom serves as an extension to your room for convenience purposes. The best things about this high class bathroom is the soaring ceiling, striking finishes, open spaces and attractive walls.

European inspired luxury bathroom

This is an exquisite luxury bathroom that gazes over tranquil mountain and golf course view. It has refined finishes and attention to detail French charm and modern conveniences. It includes European marble & travertine tiles, gorgeous mosaics, granite & onyx slabs, Venetian plaster and solid core Knotty Alder doors.

These are just some of the luxury home bathrooms in the many high-end homes in Las Vegas that Shapiro & Sher Group offers. Please call 702-315-0223 to learn more. You may also visit our website to see our complete property listings.

What’s ahead for the Summerlin Area Real Estate Market in 2015?

Shapiro & Sher Group

1215 S Fort Apache Rd #210

Las Vegas, NV 89117

United States

Here are some of the developments that will enhance the vibrant and luxurious lifestyle in the Summerlin area this 2015:

Constructing Additional Homes and Amenities

Home builders and real estate developers such as DR Horton, Pardee and The Lewis Group of Cos. purchased parcels of land in different streets and avenues. The flourishing Summerlin area and the growth in the economy is what most business owners anticipate. These changes cause the constructors to use up the portions of the land sold by the Bureau of Land Management last December.

• New Community by The Howard Hughes Corp.

The Howard Hughes Corp. revealed that The Cliffs community (latest southernmost village in Summerlin) that is situated behind the Wet n Wild is being developed. The 450-acre community will include Summerlin’s first age-qualified village in ten years which will bring a new paradigm of active and luxurious lifestyle to the area. Toll Brothers, the developer of the first age-qualified community, aims to create at least 425 single-family homes. There will be an amenity center which will provide both outdoor and indoor pools, tennis courts and other facilities.

• New Community by The Discovery Land Company

A new 555-acre community in the west of the Siena (age-restricted community) and the south of The Ridges will be developed by The Discovery Land Company joint venture. This will include more than two hundred sites for million-dollar custom Summerlin luxury homes and amenities such as spa, fitness facility and a Tom Fazio-designed, 18-hole golf course with a clubhouse. These will cater to CEOs and well-off clients.

The Paseos, the community located at the west of The Vistas, offers new home designs with strong and active lifestyle features.

Purchase a Luxury Home in Summerlin with the help of Shapiro & Sher Group

These residential developments in Summerlin respond to the changing needs of families in Las Vegas, Nevada. Having more communities also means that Shapiro & Sher would have the opportunity to sell more luxury homes in the year 2015.
The Shapiro and Sher Group is the benchmark for professionalism in the Las Vegas luxury real estate market. We know how to negotiate and assist our clients in buying the perfect luxury home that will suit their preference and needs.
If you want to purchase a luxury home in Summerlin, you may visit our website to see the complete Summerlin property listings. Alternatively, you may call us at 702-315-0223 for more infor

Different Elements of a Luxury Home

Shapiro & Sher Group
1215 S Fort Apache Rd #210
Las Vegas, NV 89117
United States

Elite people choose luxury homes because they know the benefits of living in such houses. They also take in consideration the various elements that most luxury homes have. Here are some of them:

SPACIOUS KITCHEN

Compared to typical homes, luxury homes offer comfort and space for people. The interiors of the kitchens of most luxury homes are also elegant and extraordinary.

LIVING AREA OR ENTERTAINMENT AREA

Families usually bond and catch up in the living area or an entertainment room. The best thing about the living rooms of luxury homes is that they can cater to different kinds of activities. They are spacious, stylishly designed and are pleasing to look at.

DINING AREA

The dining areas of most luxury homes are overlooking to a beautiful scenery. This allows the residents to enjoy their meal while seeing relaxing views. The interiors of the dining area of luxury homes vary depending on the type of luxury home that you will choose. If you will choose a modern home, then your dining area is more likely to be simple but elegant. On the other hand, if your luxury home is Victorian styled, then the design of your dining area most probably looks ancient.

LUXURIOUS BATHROOM

A luxurious and beautifully designed bathroom is relaxing. Since most of the bathrooms in luxury homes are spacious, some luxury homeowners choose to include television and other entertaining equipment in their bathroom.

Nowadays, people choose things that will give them comfort and satisfaction. Purchase a kind of home that you deserve. Check the luxury homes listing of Shapiro & Sher Group for more details.

The Southern Highland Community of Las Vegas

Shapiro & Sher Group

1215 S Fort Apache Rd #210

Las Vegas, NV 89117

United States

The Southern Highland is situated only 10 minutes away from the Las Vegas Strip. It is home to multiple million dollar homes in Las Vegas. Such homes are owned by philanthropists, artists, corporate executives, politicians and more. The prices of luxury homes in Southern Highland range from $750K to $8.49M. The Southern Highland Community has acres of parks and trails, shopping areas, schools, and recreational facilities.

Southern Highland Golf Club

This is an exclusive 18-hole golf course that is designed by Robert Trent Jones – a well-known golf course architect who has designed about 500 golf courses in his career. The Southern highland Golf Club is one of the Top Residential Golf Courses in the United States. (Golf Digest magazine)

Parks

The Southern Highland Community is home to multiple parks. The parks are mostly for private use. Reservations are done through the Southern Highland Community Association.

• Stonewater Park

Size: 7 Acres

Operating Hours: 6AM – 9PM

Guard-gated, Private parking, All Grass

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•  Somerset Hills Park

Size: 6.33 Acres

Water Spray Park, Tennis Courts, Gazebos, Playground, Free Parking

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•  Goett Family Park

Size: 3.78 Acres

Gazebos, Splash Park, Parking Areas, Restrooms, Free Electricity and more.

(The Splash Park in Goett Family Park by Erin W.)

Fire Station Plaza

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The Fire station plaza is a commercial complex built by Olympia Companies. It covers over 27,000 sq. ft of land. The Fire station plaza has a pre-school, a hair salon, a dry-cleaning service, a dental clinic, dining stops, café, gas station and a car-wash.  

Schools

•  Southern Highlands Preparatory School

11500 Southern Highlands Parkway,
Las Vegas

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Southern Highlands Peparatory School is part of Nobel Learning Community, a school community network of more than 180 private schools. The school offers specialty classes such as: Spanish, music, art, and physical education. 

• Kidz Kidz Kidz Pre-school & Early Development Center

11350 Southern Highlands Parkway,

Las Vegas

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Kidz Kidz Kidz Pre-school & Early Development Center offers toddler programs that are designed for kids from 1 to 2 years old. Some of their programs include dancing to develop motor skills, sensory play to stimulate the kids’ senses, arts to promote creativity and imagination and more.

There are a lot more that Southern Highland community can offer. Some other specifications of this community such as good restaurants, shopping areas and the styles of luxury will be discussed on the next part of the blog.

Shapiro & Sher Group is the #1 luxury real estate company in Las Vegas. Our expertise in this field is backed up by decades of experience. If you have questions about luxury communities in Las Vegas, kindly contact us at 702-315-0223 for more details.

The Different Amenities of Luxury Homes in Las Vegas

Shapiro & Sher Group

1215 S Fort Apache Rd #210

Las Vegas, NV 89117

United States

Luxury Homes in Las Vegas come with different amenities. These amenities define the luxury home itself. Each unique to the design, motif, and requirements of the owner.

Shapiro & Sher group has been in the luxury real estate business for many years. Below is a list of the different amenities in our luxury homes.

**Note: all the photos are in courtesy of the luxury homes that are listed on our website. You may visit our website at lasvegasfinehomes.com for a visual tour of these homes.

Home Theater System

The luxury home theaters on our luxury homes are designed for maximum comfort and viewing angles. They are complete with surround sound system, huge leather sofas, carpet flooring, sound proofed walls, central air conditioning and more.

The home theater can be customized based on the owner’s preference. These customizations may include: the number and type of sofas, the amount of lighting, the size of the screen, etc.

Luxury Wine Cellars

They are meant to house and protect the collection of wines, champagnes and martinis. The design of the wine cellars are unique. The wine cellars are temperature-controlled to keep the beverages in perfect temperature. Some Luxury Wine Cellars offers wine barrels, enabling the owner to ferment his own brand of red wine.

Luxury Pool Billiard Table

Billiards is one of the favorite past-time of the upper community. It has simple rules and requires little effort. It can be played while eating, drinking, and while having conversation with business partners, friends, or family. These luxury billiard tables are made by the finest artisans in the country, some are imported from Europe.  

Fitness Room

The fitness rooms are one of the features in a luxury home. It allows the residents to have a quick work-out session at the start or end of the day. It saves time and promote the healthy lifestyle of the residents. The size and equipment in the fitness rooms depends on the requirements. Some may prefer bigger work-out area while some are okay with only a few basic equipment.

Las Vegas high-end homes can offer a whole lot more. There is custom landscaping, custom pool layouts, lanai areas, custom bathrooms, huge walk-in closet, etc. It all depends on the requirements of the owner. Contact Shapiro & Sher group at 702-315-0223 for more details.

Modern Home Architectural Guideline : Skylight

Shapiro & Sher Group
1215 S Fort Apache Rd #210
Las Vegas, NV 89117
United States

A part of the design of modern homes is to utilize natural resources and to decrease carbon footprint. Natural light influences the design of modern homes. It provides warmth, alters the mood, and can serve as part of the house motif.

Skylight : A Short introduction

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Skylight is a structure that allows natural light to enter the house (from the roof). It can raise the room temperature, create a pleasant lighting-effect, provide direct lighting, and more. It is an environment friendly solution to brighten up the home.

Below are guidelines for modern home skylights:

• Let go of the frame

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The windows should have a lot of transparency and the frame should be hidden from the naked eye. This can be achieved by using the wall to conceal the frame (as shown above). Alternatively, you can blend the frame with the motif of the room. At the example below, notice that the black frame matches the motif of the room. It makes the frame less noticeable.

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• Review the house orientation

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The orientation of the house has an effect into the incoming light. Remember, the sun moves while the house stay put. Use this as an advantage to effectively harness the sunlight. Different orientation has different lighting effects:

North – light coming from the north has the lowest temperature. This light is the best for bathrooms, entries, utility rooms or any places of the home that requires minimal lighting.

West – light coming from the west has high temperatures during the afternoons. Ideal for areas with low temperature and for people who likes to sleep until late-afternoon. Avoid using this light for living rooms, personal office, etc. It will make TV or monitor screens harder to see during afternoons.

East –  It is the same with West light, only the timing differs. East light is perfect for kitchens, dining rooms, and breakfast nooks. It provides energy for the day.

South – Light coming from the south are intense and bright. It can raise the temperature by a few degrees. Ideal to harness on living rooms, family rooms, and areas where the family spends more time.

• Consider Etched glass

This type of glass bends and scatters light evenly throughout the rooms. It also lowers the room temperature.

• Passive Cooling

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Skylights too can be utilised to act as a cooling device. Skylights placed at the top of stairwells allows warm air to rise. Opening the skylight windows replace the warm-air with fresh and cool air from below.

• Use a self-cleaning glass for skylights

These are glass that has special coatings that breaks down organic dirt. It allows the rain to wash away the dirt without leaving a mark.

• Consider motorized and solar-powered skylights

Motorized skylights are preferred. It is convenient and only requires a push of a button to work. Solar panels can also be integrated with the skylight.

Both the self-cleaning glass and motorized skylights would cost more upfront. The benefits would outweigh the cost in the long-run.

Shapiro & Sher Group is the leading luxury home seller in Las Vegas. The group is composed of the best luxury real estate agents and consultants in Las Vegas. They have the largest collection of luxury homes and modern homes of Las Vegas. 

The Main Attractions of a Luxury Home in Las Vegas

Shapiro & Sher Group

1215 S Fort Apache Rd #210

Las Vegas, NV 89117

United States

Las Vegas is home to various luxury homes in high-end communities like The Ridges, Macdonald Highlands, Seven Hills, Red Rock Country Club and the ultra-luxury community, Ascaya. Shapiro & Sher Group, the leading luxury real estate company in these exclusive areas in Las Vegas continues to deliver unrivalled luxury real estate services in Las Vegas since 2005.

Here are a few reasons why people purchase Luxury Homes:

• Endless Entertainment, Shopping, Party and Recreations – luxury homes are situated only a few minutes away from the local amenities. Las Vegas is lush with different amenities that can complement the luxurious lifestyle of its residents. The Strip is home to different casinos, live shows and performances, bars, and shopping areas. These luxury communities usually stand out from other areas as they have a lot of recreational areas, for relaxation (Spa) or sports (Courts). This is for people who want to live an active lifestyle.

• Privacy – Luxury homes in Las Vegas are located on different guard-gated communities. Privacy is not an issue in our luxury homes. The homes are spaced thousands of feet away. Some luxury homes have high walls that adds an extra-layer of protection and privacy.

(A high-rise wall that surrounds a luxury home at Silver Meadow)

• Custom luxury homes –Luxury homes are built and designed by the finest architects and engineers in Las Vegas. Each home is molded to perfection and there are some designs that are ideal and unique to Las Vegas. There are also custom furnitures, fixtures and equipment that are unique for each homes. The owners too can have an impact on the initial design of the house.

( A castle like architectural design of a $2.65M luxury home)

• Gourmet Kitchens – Luxury homes are comprised of different gourmet kitchens. The kitchens have state-of-the-art appliances and equipment – most are imported directly from Europe. We know that a beautiful gourmet kitchen is one deciding factor when it comes to making luxury home buying decisions. Below are some examples of gourmet kitchens.

(The wine cellar of a $2.45M home in Tournament Hills)

• Serenity – Luxury homes are found in grand and exclusive locations - either mountainside, lakeview, or golf-course areas. They can come with custom landscaping to fit the requirements of the owner. The view from luxury homes are always a wonder. They are very relaxed and harmonious when a little far from the cities, but dazzling if the luxury home or luxury condominium is within the city.

(A $1.9M home located at MacDonald Highlands)

(A luxury home that has had custom landscaping)

Shapiro & Sher group is all about Las Vegas luxury real estate. We offer luxury homes that are unique, maintained, and that are the finest in Las Vegas. . The luxury homes come with complete furniture, fixtures, appliances, and more. Ready and available to be moved-in. You may call us at 702-315-0223 for free consultations. Alternatively, you may visit our website for more information.