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Column Consultation: Incorporating Columns into Your Design

Big screen TV in basement with sectional and decorative columnsColumns can be an integral part of your homeโ€™s structure. However, that doesnโ€™t mean that they canโ€™t be a beautiful design element too. Whether incorporated into your basement, living room, or kitchen design, here are some tips from Normandy Designer Leslie Lee on creating a perfect pillar.

โ€œWhen working on a renovation, oftentimes there can be plumbing or mechanics that have already been set in place,โ€ says Leslie. โ€œIf we know about a pipe in a critical location and determine that it will be costly to move then it often makes sense to disguise it with a decorative column.โ€

Casual dining space separated by columns and cabinets from kitchenโ€œHowever, columns can be purely decorative too. For instance, if one column is hiding mechanicals you can add more that are purely decorative. Or, you can also use columns as a way to tie two rooms together,โ€ adds Leslie.

Curious how a column is created? Typically, this part is handled by Normandyโ€™s skilled set of carpenters who fabricate the columns. In most instances, especially for a basement or entryway, the column will be comprised of customized millwork from the lumberyard. Once the carpenter fabricates the column to the designerโ€™s specifications it is installed and painted.

In the case of a kitchen remodel, the column can also be wrapped with cabinetry material. This helps it to better blend with its surroundings.

Kitchen island that's anchored by vertical columnsโ€œColumns arenโ€™t just used to disguise construction components,โ€ says Leslie. โ€œFor example, there can be structural requirements when you are building an addition to your kitchen. In that case, we may be required to incorporate a column into your kitchen design. The good news is that we have the tools and skills to make it look like a purposeful design element.โ€

For more information on unique design solutions, follow Normandy Remodeling on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You can also schedule a call with Leslie to learn more about the remodeling process.

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