How To Ensure A Timeless Home Design For Your Custom Home

Building a custom home can be daunting. It’s a lot of work, a lot of choices, a lot of money, and a lot of time. It would be a shame if the whole thing fell out of style and looked misplaced in the neighbourhood after only a few years of living—and this is a common worry we hear from many of our customers. A timeless home design is one that fits into any era, and here at Bennefield Construction, it’s what we specialize in.

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This article will offer you a guide of helpful, easy-to-reference tips for creating a custom home that is as personal as it is timeless—providing lasting beauty, practicality, and elegance.

Embracing Natural Light

The sun never fails to rise…and harnessing this natural beauty throughout your home is one of the most fundamental elements of timeless design. Not only does it enhance the architecture of your home, but it also brings out the best in your colour schemes, and helps every space feel expansive and welcoming. Large windows, skylights, glass doors, and open floor plans are examples of strategic decisions that serve purposes both aesthetic and functional, alike.

Seamless Indoor-Outdoor Living

If you’re looking for timeless home design potential, just look at the surrounding environment of your lot. Bringing the outdoors in through thoughtfully designed patios, sun rooms, entryways, and windows can completely transform a space. It makes for versatile environments that can be used in different (and changing) ways over time. Dining, relaxation, entertainment…why confine these activities? Build a home that will work for you through every stage of living. 

Biophilic Design: Nature as Inspiration

Biophilic design is an approach that incorporates elements of nature into your home to enhance connection with the natural world for health and well-being. It can significantly contribute to a timeless home design because of its potential to make the house feel truly alive. Indoor plants, water features, natural wood and stone…these kinds of elements, when properly integrated, will offer gentle reminders of a home that is bustling with life and ready to be lived in.

Timeless Colour Palettes

Timeless home designs often start with a base of neutral colors like whites, grays, beiges, and taupes. They serve as a middle ground between edgy and soft, cool and warm, and productive and cozy. Soft grays and off-whites bring in an airy-type of atmosphere; great for opening up a space or making it feel more energetic. Softer colours like beiges and browns tend to wrap you up in their warmth, and are good for reading nooks, bedrooms, and entryways. Pops of personality can be added through accent furniture, artwork, and textiles to give each room that unique personal flair.

Key Elements & Focal Points

Something should draw your eye when you walk into a room. These things are typically referred to as the room’s key elements or focal points. A beautiful piece of antique furniture, an ornate built-in fireplace, a vintage mirror, or a handmade coffee table—distinctive pieces that give the room character and make it one of a kind. It could even be a part of the home itself; a grand window overlooking the garden, perhaps. Something that adds depth, and maybe even makes you think (about how gorgeous it is, how it could be used, or just how lucky you are to live in this wonderful space).

Using Classic Materials in Timeless Design

Materials such as brick, stone, hardwood, and marble have been cherished for centuries for their lasting architectural impact. Even a small section, tastefully placed, can make a statement. Think about a brick fireplace that the whole family can sit around, or wooden beams that carry a sense of craftsmanship and history, or maybe some marble countertops that exude just the right amount of eminence and luxury. Investing in high-quality, time-tested classics like these ensure the home always maintains the right touch of timeless charm.

A Good Builder

How does all this come together? Choosing the right builder might just be your most important choice of all. Bennefield Construction stands out with our years of custom home building experience, dedicated team, and trusted reputation. We use only the best materials, produce only the highest standards of quality, and tailor every project to the unique style of our customers. Expertise and experience in crafting homes that are both beautiful and built to last.

Your home should be a true reflection of your personality—a living (and to be lived in) expression of who you are. Bennefield Construction is here to guide you every step of the way, and help you make the choices that suit your style, and will last a lifetime. We specialize in timeless homes, and can’t wait to help you build yours. Contact us today to get started. 

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