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Colonial Modular Homes: American Classics With European Flair

Westchester Modular Homes — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 23:58:59 +0000

The Colonial home is one of the most beloved and enduring residential designs in American architecture. Spanning several centuries and integrating numerous styles, Colonial homes offer a versatile, charming, and historically rich template for building your dream home.

Today, the tradition lives on through colonial modular homes, which preserve the elegance of the past while incorporating the construction efficiency of the future. Backed by leading modular home manufacturers, these homes blend classic aesthetics with modern quality, offering a truly unique housing experience.

The History of Colonial Homes

American Colonial homes trace their origins to the 17th and 18th centuries, when settlers brought architectural influences from Britain, Spain, France, and the Netherlands. These early homes reflected the structure and culture of their builders’ native lands.

As America’s identity evolved, so did the Colonial home. In small towns throughout New England, “Saltbox” colonial modular homes emerged as a local fixture—simple yet iconic, their design forever connected to the region’s rustic charm.

The Colonial Revival movement of the late 19th century renewed interest in these homes, combining nostalgia with practicality. Today, this style remains a favorite for families seeking a blend of heritage, comfort, and enduring design—especially when executed with the efficiency of modular home builders.

Design Features of Colonial Modular Homes

Modern colonial modular homes are not replicas—they’re refinements. Homeowners can enjoy the stately symmetry, pitched roofs, and central fireplaces of traditional Colonials, enhanced by the flexibility of modular options.

What sets these homes apart is how customizable they are. Whether you’re adding energy-efficient windows or selecting period-accurate trims, working with experienced modular home manufacturers ensures you achieve historical style without sacrificing modern comforts.

These homes pair beautifully with open-concept interiors, offering space for modern living while preserving timeless charm. Looking for more options? Westchester Modular also offers modular ranch layouts, modular apartments, and other prefab homes to suit various preferences and budgets.

Modern Elements in Today’s Home Design

While Colonial homes remain rooted in tradition, modern modular construction allows homeowners to integrate contemporary features:

Neutral color palettes accented with bold design touches

Open floor plans and minimalist interiors

Energy-efficient systems and high-tech appliances

Wide windows for natural light and ventilation

These enhancements are not just aesthetic—they’re functional. Whether you’re building a colonial modular home or exploring other modular options, your layout can reflect both your personal taste and lifestyle needs.

See Colonial Craftsmanship in Action

Curious how a Colonial modular home comes to life? Westchester Modular Homes offers both in person factory tours and live virtual tours, giving prospective homeowners a first-hand look at how high-quality modular homes are designed, built, and delivered. From traditional Colonial styles to sleek modular ranch homes, our team is dedicated to helping you build the perfect space for your future.

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Martha’s Vineyard Squash Meadow Construction Inc – Interview with a Westchester Modular Homes Builder

Westchester Modular Homes — Mon, 14 Mar 2022 16:33:56 +0000

As with most builders, both locally and across the country, Martha’s Vineyard’s Squash Meadow Construction Inc’s Owner & President, Bill Potter, has never been busier than the last couple of years – currently turning down or wait-listing five calls a week for new, custom-built modular homes. We sat down with Mr. Potter to get a feel for why one chooses a modular build over a traditional “stick” build and to understand the process. What are some other benefits? (Spoiler alert: In general, modular construction is more cost effective and more time efficient than non-modular construction.)

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The Latest Kitchen & Bath Trends

Westchester Modular Homes — Mon, 07 Jan 2019 17:31:14 +0000

What happens in the remodeling world is usually a precursor to trends that appear in new construction. Every year the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) releases the results of its annual 60,000 member survey that tracks design trends in kitchen and bathroom remodeling.

As an overview kitchen and bath design have definitely trended towards the contemporary. Clean simple lines and glossier and sleek finishes are in. Out of favor in kitchens are rustic, country and Tuscan cabinetry styles with heavy glazing and distressing.

In bathrooms, people are demanding a spa-like atmosphere with cool white and gray color pallets. Multiple storage opportunities are also tending in the cabinetry plus people are looking towards universal design so that they can age in place without more renovation needed later.

As an overview kitchen and bath design have definitely trended towards the contemporary. Clean simple lines and glossier and sleek finishes are in.

Kitchen trends

In: European inspired clean and simple recto-linear designs, high gloss finishes, Painted cabinetry
Out: Highly ornamented rustic, Tuscan, and Provincial cabinetry with distressed and/or glazed finishes

In: Duplicate appliances (more than one dishwasher, refrigerator etc.)
Out: Single appliances

In: Counters and tall gathering tables
Out: Standard Kitchen Tables

In: Quartz countertops
Out: Laminate countertops

In: Wood flooring
Out: Vinyl or linoleum flooring

In: Microwave drawers
Out: Freestanding microwaves

In: French door refrigerators
Out: Freezer-top refrigerators and side-by-side refrigerators/freezers

In: Polished chrome faucets
Out: Bronze/oil-rubbed bronze and polished brass faucets

Bathroom trends

In: White fixtures
Out: Beige/bisque/bone/almond fixtures

In: Polished chrome faucets
Out: Bronze/oil-rubbed bronze faucets

In: Under-mount sinks
Out: Vessel or drop-in sinks

In: Ceramic or porcelain tile flooring
Out: Vinyl or linoleum flooring

In: Quartz vanity tops
Out: Solid surface and cultured marble/onyx vanity tops

Some of the content sourced for this blog was from an article written by Dave Swanson posted on reviewed.com. You can visit it here.

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