Jeff Seal Home Tour

Jeff Seal is a well-known homebuilder in the Lubbock area. However, his expertise has been called for in many other Texas cities such as Brownwood. These homes are nothing less than breathtaking. He is unique because his homes are far from “cookie cutter.” Each detail of the home is thought through to be a beautiful piece art. Even the functional aspects of his homes (doors, fireplace, ovens, refrigerators, etc.) are usually custom made because of an inspiration he or his designer had from something else. One of the most interesting things he shared was his inspiration from a trip he had taken that turned into a custom outdoor fireplace.

The first home he presented was French styled. There was no question about that. My favorite part of this home was the kitchen. Even though it wasn’t finished yet, I was already overwhelmed by how many beautiful details he was able to add before even putting in a table, chairs, and appliances. This kitchen had custom made wood furniture to display a television, beautiful light fixtures (that I would never imagine went along with the French style), a deep French sink, hidden refrigerator within the cabinets, and a brick herringbone patterned ceiling (my favorite). The beauty didn’t stop at the doors of the kitchen. He designed this house to have no backyard, but instead, a low-maintenance outdoor courtyard. This is the perfect solution for a retired couple that doesn’t want to worry about yard work. Yet the couple still has a cozy fireplace to sit by and enjoy the outdoors. Personally, I would like to see more of this in American homes, especially those with little to no backyards.

The second home he presented was beyond immaculate. Is it possible for a home to be too big? When driving up to the wooden structure, I was sure it was a hotel or some sort of commercial building. It’s not. It is a home built for a doctor and his family. This home was built out from both side of a huge dome entrance with wrap around stairs from a balcony. With the style inspired by a basilica church, it was completed with a prayer room. Yet many modern elements were also added, such as an indoor pool and two master suites.

            Jeff proved himself to be an extremely talented and creative homebuilder. He is an inspiration to those that may be afraid to think outside of the box. It would be an honor to receive the chance to intern or work with him as an interior designer.  

Custom Entry Door

Framed Dome Entrance