Classical Exterior Design Consultation in Farmington Hills, MI

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Classical Exterior Design Consultation in Farmington Hills, MI

Many homeowners don’t want a flashy update.
They want their house to feel right.

Owners of 1930–1960 homes in Farmington Hills often say:

“We like the house, but the outside just doesn’t match its age.”

That usually means proportions were lost over time. Windows changed. Siding got swapped. Entries shrank or grew. Rooflines shifted. The home stopped reading as a whole.

The Classical Exterior Design Consultation is a focused session that helps restore order using historically grounded design rules. Not trends. Not guesswork. Just principles that have worked for centuries.

I’ve been serving this area since 2015 as an owner-operated studio. I’m also a licensed Michigan builder and a Best of Houzz 2020 winner. Homes from the 30s through the 60s are my specialty.

What This Consultation Focuses On

This session is about the face of your home.

We look closely at how the exterior reads from the street and answer questions like:

Why does the house feel unbalanced
Which details don’t fit the home’s era
Where proportions are off
How curb appeal can improve without overdoing it
Which classical details actually belong
What upgrades will age well

You leave with clarity, not a list of random ideas.

What We Review During the Consultation

1. Overall Proportion

We study height, width, and visual weight so nothing feels heavy or thin.

2. Window Size and Spacing

Correct window rhythm is one of the biggest upgrades for older homes.

3. Entry and Porch Design

The front door sets the tone. Scale and placement matter.

4. Roofline Relationships

Pitch, overhangs, and connections need to agree with the house.

5. Trim and Detail Level

Too much detail looks fake. Too little looks flat. We find the balance.

6. Material Choices

Siding, brick, stone, and trim need clear rules.

Why Classical Principles Work So Well on 1930–1960 Homes

Most homes built in this era were influenced by classical ideas, even modest ones. Those ideas help us:

correct proportion problems
calm down, busy facades
avoid short-lived styles
fix changes made in the 70s, 80s, and 90s
create curb appeal that still works decades later

This consultation helps your home look like itself again.

Common Problems This Consultation Solves

✔ Homes that look updated but still feel wrong

Changes were made without proportion rules.

✔ Windows that look too small or too big

Very common after replacements.

✔ Entries that don’t feel welcoming

Scale and placement are usually the issue.

✔ Too many exterior materials

Visual noise replaces clarity.

✔ Curb appeal that feels forced

Trends replaced structure.

What You Get From the Consultation

A clear exterior design direction
Proportion-correct guidance rooted in history
Recommendations for windows, doors, trim, and rooflines
Advice on what to change and what to leave alone
A calm, cohesive vision for curb appeal
Confidence before investing in construction

This session helps you spend money once, not twice.

Real Homeowner Language

Homeowners often tell me:

“We want it to look like it always belonged.”
“We don’t want trendy.”
“We want something that lasts.”
“We’re afraid of ruining the house.”
“We want guidance we can trust.”

That’s exactly what this consultation provides.

Local Context Matters

Working in Farmington Hills means understanding:

How Michigan weather affects trim and rooflines
Which details suit Ranch, Cape Cod, and Colonial homes
Common mistakes from past renovations
Neighborhood expectations for scale and character

That knowledge shapes every recommendation.

YOU SHOULD DO THIS:

If you want timeless curb appeal that respects your home’s history, the HOME REVIVAL BLUEPRINT is the right first step.

Send me a message and tell me what feels off.
We’ll bring clarity, balance, and direction to your home’s exterior.