Historically Grounded Design for Small Homes Built 1930–1960 | Design Services
Classical. Proportion-Driven. Charm-Safe. Renovation Made Clear.
Your home deserves more than trend-driven updates or contractor shortcuts.
At Turnwood Design Group, we specialize exclusively in smaller post-war homes — helping homeowners make timeless, high-ROI renovation decisions rooted in classical proportion, historic character, and thoughtful planning.
Below you’ll find our four core service pillars, each designed to protect your home’s charm, elevate its beauty, and give you total clarity before construction begins.
Transform Your Home’s Façade With Timeless, Proportion-Correct Design
Most older homes lose their character after decades of piecemeal updates.
We restore and redesign your exterior using classical architectural principles that increase curb appeal, authenticity, and long-term value.
We specialize in homes where charm has been lost through:
mismatched siding or windows
incorrect rooflines
awkward additions
oversized garages
missing classical trim and details
modern updates that clash with original style
Our historically grounded approach ensures your home looks cohesive, elegant, and meant to be.
What’s Included
Exterior architectural assessment
Full elevation redesign
Window, shutter, roofline & porch corrections
Classical material & siding recommendations
Charm-safe design guidance
Optional 3D exterior visualization
👉 Perfect for Cape Cods, Colonials, 1940s–1960s homes needing exterior revival.
Interior Renovation Planning
Make Your Small Home Live Better — Without Losing Its Character
Small historic homes often struggle with tight layouts, awkward additions, and inefficient circulation.
We redesign your interior for better flow, comfort, storage, and day-to-day livability.
Common pain points we solve:
cramped kitchens
bottlenecks in circulation
poor sightlines
disconnected additions
lack of storage
poorly placed stairs
chopped-up floor plans
What’s Included
On-site or virtual interior analysis
Multiple layout options
Space planning for kitchens, baths & additions
Classical interior alignment (trim, openings, proportions)
Future-ready renovation strategies
Recommendations for phased remodels
We help you create interiors that feel spacious, functional, cohesive — and fully aligned with your home’s historic identity.
Additions & Expansions
Seamless Additions That Look Like They’ve Always Belonged
Adding space shouldn’t mean losing charm.
We design additions that preserve your home’s architectural character while improving functionality and square footage.
Typical homeowner concerns:
“Will this look tacked-on?”
“Will my roofline look off?”
“Will this ruin curb appeal?”
“Will the proportions still feel right?”
Our addition designs follow classical rules of massing, symmetry, and proportion so the final result feels original — not new.
What’s Included
Full addition feasibility study
Concept design options
Addition & expansion drafting
Corrected roofline & massing strategies
Interior space planning alignment
Optional 3D models showing the addition completed
Types of Additions We Specialize In
second-story additions
kitchen & mudroom expansions
primary suite additions
dormer expansions
rear family-room additions
garage + breezeway additions
Your addition enhances your home- instead of overwhelming it.
As-Built Drawings & 3D Scanning
Accurate Documentation for Smarter, Safer Renovations
Every successful renovation begins with precise measurements.
Our as-built drawings and 3D scans capture your home’s exact existing conditions — critical for older homes with quirks, undocumented changes, or structural unknowns.
Why accurate as-builts matter:
reduces design errors
lowers construction surprises
prevents costly change orders
ensures windows/doors are sized correctly
gives your builder reliable information
What’s Included
Existing floor plans
Exterior elevation as-builts
Interior condition documentation
Photographic reference capture
Optional high-resolution 3D point cloud scan
Drafting prepared for design, permits & engineering review
This becomes the foundation for all future design decisions.
