March 18, 2008
Design is often about creative solutions for practical concerns. Using stylish solutions that camouflage from sight necessary structural members or create channels for unsightly wiring or plumbing while enhancing a roomıs look is simply good design.
Developed specifically for such tasks, Jackelıs Box Beams offer custom options that transform these design challenges into appealing architectural elements. Tailor-made for interior spaces, Box Beams have hollow-wood frames that encase existing beams, adding an architectural element that readily disguises functional problems.
Box Beams can also be used solely as a design element or as a way to hide wiring, speakers, or plumbing. ³We had a few projects where they hid fire sprinklers,² notes Steve Jackel, president and founder of Jackel Enterprises in Watsonville. Once in place, Jackelıs Box Beams give the appearance of solid timbers.
Exclusive to Jackel, Box Beams are made of kiln-dried knotty Douglas fir primarily sourced from the Pacific Northwest, and they are FSC certified, adds Steve. Jackelıs original FSC certification occurred in 1995 due to managementıs strong belief in forest stewardship and renewal.
The beams are available in a variety of textures and stains to complement and create an aesthetic element in any style of home. The standard styles include those that blend with Tudor, Mission, and Mediterranean interiors. The drawknife surface texture particularly helps to create a Tudor feel or a natural Mediterranean villa, while a clean, vertical-grain wood gives a contemporary look. Clients can also choose paint-grade options to match more classic interiors.
Regardless of which style is selected, Jackelıs Box Beams are distinctive in how they address functionality and design alike. They enhance a well-appointed interior by blending architectural and design elements, and creating a space that blends aesthetic appeal with functional solutions. |
