Luxury Small-Home Renovations in Novi, Michigan
Preserve your home’s charm. Upgrade its comfort. Plan it right the first time.
Novi’s neighborhoods are filled with mid-century Colonials, tidy ranches, and classic split-levels built between the 1950s and 1970s — homes that carry timeless proportions but layouts that no longer fit modern living.
At Turnwood Design Group, we help Novi homeowners transform these older houses into historically sensitive, luxury small homes that feel timeless, functional, and worth every dollar invested.
Start with a Plan — The Home Revival Blueprint™
Before you spend thousands on construction or jump into contractor quotes, you need a clear, strategic renovation roadmap.
The Home Revival Blueprint™ is our signature 1:1 design planning session that helps you:
Clarify what’s actually possible with your existing home
Discover the upgrades that increase value without ruining historic charm
Get a step-by-step path that avoids the $50K mistakes most homeowners make
Move forward confidently — whether you renovate now or later
Why Novi Homes Need a Different Approach
Many Novi homes were built during the area’s mid-century expansion — practical, well-built houses that now struggle with compartmentalized layouts, mismatched additions, and modern updates that erased their original charm.
Our specialty is restoring balance — combining architectural proportion, historical cues, and modern comfort to make your small home feel both classic and current.
We help you design a renovation that looks like it always belonged there.
What We Design
Our renovation designs are custom-tailored for homes between 1,000 – 2,000 sq ft — the “missing middle” of modern design:
Classical & historically inspired exterior makeovers
Additions that blend seamlessly with the original architecture
Front porch redesigns & curb-appeal plans
Kitchen, bath, and interior re-layouts for functional living
Comprehensive renovation planning & construction documentation
Each design follows our Charm-Safe Renovation Method™ — ensuring every detail enhances proportion, balance, and beauty instead of fighting it.
Featured Novi Project: The Kensington Addition
A 1960s brick ranch that had been awkwardly expanded by a previous owner.
Through our Home Revival Blueprint™, we re-established the original roofline proportions, refined the entry massing, and reintroduced authentic materials — transforming it into a cohesive, high-value home that honors its roots.
Service Area
Serving homeowners in Novi, Northville, Farmington Hills, and surrounding neighborhoods.
We help owners of 1930 – 1970s homes preserve character + add comfort through the Home Revival Blueprint™.
We serve homeowners throughout Farmington Hills, Farmington, Novi, Northville, and surrounding Metro Detroit communities.
If your home was built between 1930 – 1970, and you’re ready to preserve its soul while modernizing its function, the Home Revival Blueprint™ is your first step.
Ready to Begin?
Historic homes don’t need generic updates — they need strategy.
