Building Luxury Now in Chapel Hill

Having recently completed a big Durham master suite remodel which includes a spectacular modern bathroom…

Zinn Design Build is starting 2026 with three other projects under construction. These are all located in Chapel Hill, but we also build in Durham and Hillsborough.

We are a small, hands-on business and are very involved with our projects and very attentive to the needs of our clients – starting with design and continuing through our warranty program that includes a final punch list one year after project completion. The flavor of our projects ranges from modern…

to farmhouse…

and everything in-between. Although our project manager provides an exceptional level of performance, I am often visiting ongoing projects and meeting on site with our subcontractors.
Take a peek at these exciting luxury endeavors:

Renovation

In Chapel Hill, our Coker Hills West clients have lived in their home for 30 years, and during that time they have made various modifications. They hired Zinn Design Build for the final round of updates: adding a new luxury master suite, removing walls to create a family room open to the kitchen and dining, transforming a former secondary bedroom into a lightfilled, vaulted-ceiling office, and modernizing and adding onto the laundry room to include a mud bench and a sconce-studded rear hallway. Beautiful custom cabinetry that will elevate both the home’s appeal and its value is a significant part of this transformation. Landscaping updates will deliver the perfect finishing touch. Here are some before pics, and once the project is finished, I will post photos of the stunning transformation.

Custom Home

There is no building freedom like that of building a new custom home. Our delightful former New Jersey resident clients had previously been intrigued by a Zinn Design Build home for sale, but the plan wasn’t right for them. When they contacted me to explore custom home possibilities, it was apparent that a five-acre Greenbrae property would be the perfect setting for their custom high-end home and separate wood-working workshop. You can see some of the pictures of the project in progress here, and read a little bit more about it in our December blog post.

Spec Home

Occasionally, a lucky homeowner buys a Zinn Design Build spec home. These homes are not your average spec home. Unlike many other spec homes, they have the same high quality behind the walls and the same luxury details as our custom projects. Recently, our home at our three-lot enclave, Beacon, went under contract and soon another unique Zinn Design Build home at Beacon will be listed for sale. Beacon stands out for its 1.3-acre sites, school district accessibility and Carrboro-centric location.
Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you are thinking about a remodel, an addition, or a new home. I enjoy unpacking possibilities and helping you think through your options, and my familiarity with costs often provides a sound reality check on the way to creating the remodel or home of your dreams!

Carol Ann Zinn

Zinn Design Build

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