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My Story
It all started when I was a child fabricating tree houses in the woods around my home. When I began university, I framed houses as a carpenters apprentice where I learned the bones of the building. Later as a cabinet makers apprentice, I worked in the fine crafts world becoming an avid lover of architectural details. When I became a licensed builder in Michigan I started a design/build company that tempered my understanding of the complex dynamic of home construction.
With my Master’s in Architecture and becoming an Architect, I am completing my state license examinations. Today, guided by the aesthetic influences of European and American architecture and the timeless classical forms of historic architecture, I have begun my career in practical residential design with my sights set on designing amazing and beautiful homes.
About Me
Nate Turner is the founder and principal designer at Turnwood Design Group LC, a boutique residential design studio based in Metro Detroit. Known online through HomeRenoIdeas.com, Nate specializes in helping homeowners transform their 1940s–1960s houses into timeless, proportionally balanced homes that blend historic charm with modern livability.
With over a decade of hands-on renovation experience, Nate has developed the Charm-Safe Renovation Method™—a proven framework that helps homeowners avoid costly design mistakes, preserve architectural integrity, and maximize the value of every renovation dollar. His practical yet artful approach has guided countless homeowners through the confusion of remodeling, giving them clear, confidence-building plans that protect both their investment and their home’s soul.
When he’s not designing or filming renovation advice for YouTube, Nate can be found studying historic architecture, exploring classic Michigan neighborhoods, or helping clients uncover the hidden beauty in their homes.
