Traditional home design remains popular with homeowners who want familiar proportions, welcoming curb appeal, and a timeless look. Choosing a traditional style also doesn’t mean giving up the convenience and flexibility of modern home design.
Traditional modular homes combine classic architectural features with the controlled construction process of modular building. Features such as covered porches, pitched roofs, dormers, balanced façades, and traditional window arrangements can all be incorporated into a modular home.
Classical design often emphasizes balanced proportions and timeless architectural details. Redfin’s guide to neoclassical house style explores some of these characteristics and includes insights from Buffalo Modular.
What Is a Traditional Modular Home?
A traditional modular home uses familiar architectural elements found in conventional homes while being constructed in a controlled factory environment and assembled on the home’s foundation.
The word traditional describes the home’s design, not how it is constructed.
Common features can include:
- Pitched or gabled rooflines
- Covered front porches
- Balanced exterior proportions
- Traditional window arrangements
- Dormers and decorative gables
- Attached garages
- Defined entryways
- Family-friendly floor plans
These features can give a modular home a classic appearance while still allowing homeowners to create a layout suited to modern life.
Why Choose a Traditional Home Style?
Traditional architecture has a timeless quality that works well across many neighborhoods and property types. Homeowners can enjoy classic exterior details while choosing modern features inside the home.
For example, a traditional exterior can be combined with:
- An open kitchen and living area
- A large kitchen island
- A walk-in pantry
- A home office
- A first-floor laundry room
- A spacious primary suite
- Modern bathrooms
- Energy-efficient windows and insulation
This combination allows homeowners to enjoy the appearance they want without sacrificing everyday functionality.
Popular Features of Traditional Modular Homes
There are many ways to give a modular home a traditional appearance.
Front Porches
A covered front porch creates a welcoming entrance while also providing additional outdoor living space.
Pitched Roofs
Gable and other pitched roof designs add height and character to the exterior.
Dormer Windows
Dormers can add natural light and usable space while giving the home a classic architectural appearance.
Balanced Facades
Careful placement of windows, doors, and other exterior features helps create a balanced and cohesive design.
Attached Garages
An attached garage provides everyday convenience while becoming part of the home’s overall exterior design.
Traditional Style With Modern Floor Plans
The exterior is only one part of the design. The floor plan should also work for the way your family lives.
Buffalo Modular offers a range of modular home floor plans that can be adapted to different household needs, lot requirements, and preferred styles.
For example, the Burlington Traditional Two-Story Home combines a traditional exterior with three bedrooms, a front porch, foyer, office space, kitchen, pantry, mudroom, and an attached-garage option.
The Vassar Two-Story Large Family Home provides another example of traditional design combined with modern family living. The completed home features an open-concept first floor, first-floor primary suite, additional bedrooms, a bonus room, and a wrap-around porch.
The Magnifique Grand takes a Cape-inspired approach, with dormer windows, steep rooflines, decorative gables, and an attached garage.
Start With a Modular Home Floor Plan
If you like the character of traditional architecture, start by exploring Buffalo Modular’s floor plans.
Consider your lot, the number of bedrooms and bathrooms you need, garage requirements, and how you want your family to use the home. From there, you can explore the styles and customization options that fit your project.
Ready to explore your options? Contact Buffalo Modular to discuss your home plans.
