History-Inspired Luxury

Breaking the Mold in Modern Luxury Homes

If you’ve been to many open houses in your home search, you’ve probably had the thought, “Haven’t I seen this layout before?” Modern homebuilding trends often lean toward uniform designs, leaving many neighborhoods feeling predictable and uninspired.

At Timberlin Homes, we know that true luxury lies in individuality.

When building your own luxury home, you have the opportunity to incorporate timeless historical layouts into your unique, thoughtfully designed home. Timberlin Homes loves crafting distinctive homes that blend traditional charm and layout with contemporary comfort and innovation.

Historical home layouts usually prioritized function and privacy, elements that remain timeless and sought after by today's discerning homeowners. Looking to the past reveals designs that are perfectly suited to our modern lifestyles. Consider, for example:

Side or Rear Entry Garages

Rather than a prominent front-facing garage, historical homes often situated garages to the side or rear to highlight the front facade of the house. Shifting the garage to the side or back of the house allows room for a more expansive front porch, which creates an enhanced connection to the outdoors and is the perfect spot for an iced tea on a warm summer day.

 

Formal Entryways: Defined Spaces

Traditional home layouts had formal entryways and clearly defined living spaces that elevated a home’s style and elegance; however, we live in the time of the modern open-concept home. Open-concept spaces are often vague and undefined and are missing the key elements of separation and functionality that today’s lifestyles demand. Clearly defined rooms and subtle transitions between open spaces add sophistication and purpose to your floor plan.

Courtyard and Garden Layouts

Traditional homes, especially those influenced by Mediterranean or European styles, often featured central courtyards or walled gardens. These private, tranquil, open-air spaces add a luxurious dimension to contemporary home design, giving you a spot of private outdoor serenity.

Inspired by classic home layouts, Timberlin Homes builds luxury estates that stand apart and stand the test of time. Rediscovering the past helps Timberlin Homes create homes that are not only visually striking but also practical and deeply personal.