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JMark Interiors
Designing for Today's Reality
As the summer of 2023 came to a close, construction in Israel was at its peak. The vibrant hustle and bustle of life in Jerusalem was amplified by the sounds of construction sites around every other corner. The skyscrapers reaching heavenward seemed to be a realization of the vision of the land of Israel expanding to accommodate all who want to be here.
While everyone in Israel lives with the knowledge that security is never to be taken for granted, the serenity of life in Israel was tragically pierced on October 7th, especially in the most peaceful of communities. Lives were lost, families have been suffering. Consequently, business was interrupted and construction came to a halt. Months later, everyone in Israel remains affected on multiple levels, personally and communally. Our thoughts and daily lives are continually centered around the war, as well as the emergence of unprecedented actions and needs that define our new reality.
Yet the dreaming and the building continue on. The expectation is that Aliyah from North America and Europe will double in the next year or two, with many more people contemplating Aliyah now due to the terrible fear of antisemitism that is becoming more prevalent throughout Jewish communities worldwide.
Jeffrey Mark and his team at J. Mark Interiors offer the expertise and sensitivity to help navigate through these tough times. While they personally balance life and work, between Miluim obligations and concern for their loved ones, together they share in the vision of continuing to build dream homes in Israel for their clients and potential Olim.
J. Mark Interiors bridges the gap, crafting customized homes for a safe and beautiful new life. Many of the J. Mark Interiors Israel projects begin as empty spaces. This allows for complete customization. Jeffrey relies on his impeccably trained architects and designers to map out and create the client’s space to their specific needs and personal preferences; that includes a level of adaptability to accommodate changing needs on the ground. Multiple layers of technical plans are created to ensure the vision becomes reality.
For today’s clients, whether purchasing, renovating or designing a home in Israel, a critical factor is whether the apartment has a safe room, a mamad, and how to make the mamad more attractive and comfortable. For those designing a new home here, they would likely consider designating a larger room for the mamad, which can potentially accommodate the whole family during a crisis, and set it up as beautifully as possible.
Alternatively, for those remodeling a home, perhaps in an older building, which potentially can't conform to the necessary specifications for a mamad, the J. Mark team can assist in redesigning the home to offer an elevated level of protection. Working with the premier companies for security and other technologies, J. Mark Interiors can equip your space as needed to ensure that your family feels safe and at ease.
Jeffrey and his team travel the world to research and procure the top materials and technologies for their clients, from the finest, most luxurious furnishings to the newest advancements in security options. J. Mark Interiors has proven to be an industry leader in designing the most comfortable and customized home environment to meet the needs of living in Israel now and always.
Through decades of serving the Anglo communities, they are able to answer the many questions and concerns their clients may have prior to purchasing a home in Israel. The team is able to present plans in feet and inches and translate terms as needed. With a dedicated team in the States, operating in constant communication with the Jerusalem team, J. Mark Interiors becomes a direct link for clients seeking a beautiful and safe home –
"Our goal is, and has always been, to create the safe and beautiful haven in Israel you dream of."
and potentially a beautiful new life -- in Israel.
As both a family man and businessman in Israel, and a former Oleh himself, Jeffrey has the experience and compassion to guide clients from abroad achieve their dreams of Israel living. J. Mark Interiors tailors safe and stylish havens, guiding you from the earliest
questions to the day you get your keys.
"Safe rooms in Israel are paradox of design. Shelters built within homes, a constant reminder that peace can exist even within the walls of conflict,” says Jeffrey. “Our goal is, and has always been, to create the safe and beautiful haven in Israel you dream of.”