Jeff Seal Homes of Distinction

            Many cities have a section of town where there are, seemingly, nicer homes. They are usually large, grand, and cost more than the average middle-class homeowner can afford. Regardless of who can afford what or where the homes are located, it cannot be denied is that these homes are gorgeous. Lubbock has homes that fit this bill and many of them are designed and built by an architect named Jeff Seal.

            On one of our many field trips in my Interior Materials class, we had the opportunity of touring a couple of Jeff Seal’s homes that he is in the process of building. One was located on 103^rd Street. This house was going to be around a million dollars and its price shows in the details. Upon walking into this house, it is clear to see why Jeff Seal is well known in Lubbock.  This first house was done in a French style throughout. There were groin vaulted ceilings, custom cabinetry, custom built-in units, and unique fireplaces, among other things of course. Everything about the house complemented each other, including the outside which showcased the casement windows and a bell tower on the roof. This house made jaw drop, but could not even begin to prepare me for what we were going to see next.

            The second house we were able to see was a few streets over from the first and was still in the framing stage. This house was going to be over 5 million dollars. When we drove up, it was plain to see why. It was absolutely enormous. This house was two stories and included 4 bedrooms, a prayer room, piano room, and even 3 laundry rooms. That is pretty impressive but what impressed me the most was the ceilings in this house. There were a few domed ceilings that are just massive. They will be amazing when they are finished and details are added to them.

            Jeff Seal’s homes are truly unique and add character to Lubbock as a whole. They show precision and attention to detail that cannot be found in just anyone’s architecture. His architecture and design are things that we as interior designers can learn a tremendous amount from. Having the chance to walk through these houses and take in their beauty was an awesome opportunity and serves as an inspiration for us to aspire to do great things in the world of design.