Luxury Small-Home Renovations in Plymouth, Michigan

Preserve your home’s charm. Upgrade its comfort. Plan it right the first time.

Plymouth’s tree-lined neighborhoods are filled with pre-war Colonials, Cape Cods, and tidy post-war ranches homes built between the 1930s and 1960s that still hold storybook curb appeal but often fall short on comfort and flow.

At Turnwood Design Group, we help Plymouth 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

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Why Plymouth Homes Need a Different Approach

Historic Plymouth is known for its walkable downtown, charming 1940s–1950s homes, and tight-knit neighborhoods where scale and proportion matter.

Yet many of these homes have been altered over time — vinyl siding over original trim, oversized garages, or awkward additions that disrupted their balance.

Our specialty is restoring architectural harmony: combining authentic classical proportion, period-correct details, and modern comfort to make your small home feel both classic and current.

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 original architecture

  • Porch & entry redesigns for real curb appeal

  • Kitchen, bath, and interior re-layouts for better livability

  • 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 Plymouth Project: The Evergreen Colonial

A 1950s Colonial near Old Village that had lost its original rhythm through piecemeal updates.

Through our Home Revival Blueprint™, we realigned its window symmetry, rebuilt the porch to match period detailing, and refined its color palette — transforming it into a home that looks authentically “Plymouth” again.

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What Homeowners Say

“We were ready to spend $200K on a contractor’s idea that would have destroyed our house’s charm. The Home Revival Blueprint completely changed our direction — and saved us from a $50K mistake.”
Scott & Olivia M., Farmington Hills

Service Area

Turnwood Design Group LC — Plymouth & Metro Detroit Service Area
Serving homeowners in Plymouth, Northville, Novi, and nearby communities.
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.

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Historic homes don’t need generic updates — they need strategy.

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