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Pro Spotlight: Use Architectural Details to Elevate Your Aesthetic
A Southlake remodeler shares ways to take your home’s style (and value) to new heights
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Who: Chris Chumbley of USI Design & Remodeling
Where: Southlake, Texas
In his own words: “Architecture without design is nothing, and design without architecture becomes a very singular concept. They need to overlap.”
Want to add visual interest to your residence, but don’t know where to start? Look up. Architectural ceiling and wall details are a wonderful way to heighten your home’s appeal. “A unique ceiling treatment is a permanent enhancement,” says Chris Chumbley, a partner with Gordon Zoellner at USI Design & Remodeling in Southlake. “Not only does the blend of architecture and design set your house apart, it also increases its value.”
Where: Southlake, Texas
In his own words: “Architecture without design is nothing, and design without architecture becomes a very singular concept. They need to overlap.”
Want to add visual interest to your residence, but don’t know where to start? Look up. Architectural ceiling and wall details are a wonderful way to heighten your home’s appeal. “A unique ceiling treatment is a permanent enhancement,” says Chris Chumbley, a partner with Gordon Zoellner at USI Design & Remodeling in Southlake. “Not only does the blend of architecture and design set your house apart, it also increases its value.”
An early decision. Chumbley has essentially spent his whole life in home design and remodeling. He completed a brief stint in the oil and gas industry, but couldn’t see himself there long term. He then started working at a remodeling company that promised to train him. “I knew I had a lot to learn, and it was appealing,” Chumbley says. “I’ve had a ball.”
No kitchen? No problem. Chumbley once organized a Christmas party for some clients, a couple who were undergoing a remodel during the holiday season. Their home’s core was empty, forcing them to live in the back bedrooms. Chumbley set up a makeshift table using saw horses and plywood, and brought in a turkey fryer. “It was so much fun, and it’s something we still talk about,” he says.
Want to spruce up your space with architectural detailing? Read Chumbley’s tips to get a stylish new home and boost resale value.
Want to spruce up your space with architectural detailing? Read Chumbley’s tips to get a stylish new home and boost resale value.
1. Install Beams to Add Interest
Looking to add a wow factor to your kitchen? Beams may be the solution. “They add character and put a face to your project,” Chumbley says. “You can drive your theme better using beams, especially if you want a timeworn look.”
Chumbley incorporated beams to add pizazz to this traditional-style kitchen in Southlake. “We didn’t have to change the floor or the cabinetry,” he says. “You can really enhance a kitchen with a nice ceiling detail.”
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Looking to add a wow factor to your kitchen? Beams may be the solution. “They add character and put a face to your project,” Chumbley says. “You can drive your theme better using beams, especially if you want a timeworn look.”
Chumbley incorporated beams to add pizazz to this traditional-style kitchen in Southlake. “We didn’t have to change the floor or the cabinetry,” he says. “You can really enhance a kitchen with a nice ceiling detail.”
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2. Use Coffers to Create Harmony
Coffered ceilings can unify disjointed spaces, Chumbley says. He added coffers in this eat-in kitchen in Coppell to provide a sense of continuity. The pre-remodel room felt like two separate spaces, as the cooking area’s ceiling was lower than that of the dining area. The coffer treatment visually marries the two spaces, creating a cohesive feel, Chumbley says.
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Coffered ceilings can unify disjointed spaces, Chumbley says. He added coffers in this eat-in kitchen in Coppell to provide a sense of continuity. The pre-remodel room felt like two separate spaces, as the cooking area’s ceiling was lower than that of the dining area. The coffer treatment visually marries the two spaces, creating a cohesive feel, Chumbley says.
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3. Make Large Spaces Cozier
If you have a cavernous room that needs a more intimate feel, Chumbley suggests adding an arch to decrease negative space. The owner of this Plano home didn’t like her bathroom but couldn’t pinpoint why. Chumbley noticed that the vaulted ceilings above her bath and shower created a choppy, unsettling feel. He installed an arch over the bath, allowing him to drop the ceiling and create a cozy cocoon effect.
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More: For more information on Chris Chumbley and Gordon Zoellner and examples of their work, visit USI Design & Remodeling’s Houzz profile.
This story was written by the Houzz Sponsored Content team.
If you have a cavernous room that needs a more intimate feel, Chumbley suggests adding an arch to decrease negative space. The owner of this Plano home didn’t like her bathroom but couldn’t pinpoint why. Chumbley noticed that the vaulted ceilings above her bath and shower created a choppy, unsettling feel. He installed an arch over the bath, allowing him to drop the ceiling and create a cozy cocoon effect.
See more of this project
More: For more information on Chris Chumbley and Gordon Zoellner and examples of their work, visit USI Design & Remodeling’s Houzz profile.
This story was written by the Houzz Sponsored Content team.
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