Old World New Builds: Timeless Home Inspiration

This time last year, I was all set to travel to Houston to tour the first ever MILIEU Showhouse. Do you subscribe!?! There’s nothing else like Milieu! However, a hot spot put a kink in our Texas vacation plans. It is one thing to see impeccable design photos and quite another to experience the spaces in person. When I peeked at the Houston real estate market before we were to depart, I noticed the Showhouse was one of several beautifully built manses with Old World style. Timeless Home Inspiration: Old World New Builds revisits exceptionally lovely newly built Houston homes on the market.

Front facade exterior of stunning staircase in breathtaking French inspired Houston Home (2535 Inwood). Come see more old world new builds! #frenchcountry #housedesign #interiordesign #luxuryhome #frenchhome #exterior

Timeless Home Inspiration: Old World New Builds

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2535 Inwood Drive

What a stunning newly constructed home by builder Jennifer Hamelet of Mirador Builders! Do you dream of a limestone manor with authentic architectural details, a private vineyard, a gravel motor cart, and bespoke design throughout?

Stunning entry and wood plank front door in breathtaking French inspired Houston Home (2535 Inwood). Come see more old world new builds. #frenchcountry #housedesign #interiordesign #luxuryhome #frenchhome #enry
Timeless Home Inspiration: Old World New Builds…hello lovely indeed.
Charcoal gray paneled library in breathtaking French inspired Houston Home (2535 Inwood). Come see more old world new builds. #frenchcountry #housedesign #interiordesign #luxuryhome #frenchhome #library #paneled
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Stunning staircase in breathtaking French inspired Houston Home (2535 Inwood). Come see more old world new builds. #frenchcountry #housedesign #interiordesign #luxuryhome #frenchhome #staircase
Limestone steps…in case you admire Old World style.
Kitchen in Breathtaking French inspired Houston Home (2535 Inwood). #frenchcountry #housedesign #interiordesign #luxuryhome #frenchhome #kitchendesign
Breathtaking French inspired Houston Home (2535 Inwood). #frenchcountry #housedesign #interiordesign #lfrenchhome #kitchendesign
Breathtaking kitchen design…in case you admire the warmth of copper.
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Butler pantry in Breathtaking French inspired Houston Home (2535 Inwood). #frenchcountry #housedesign #interiordesign #luxuryhome #frenchhome #sophisticateddecor
Antique sconces in Breathtaking French inspired Houston Home (2535 Inwood). #frenchcountry #housedesign #interiordesign #luxuryhome #frenchhome #sconces
Antique wall sconces illuminate a hall…hello lovely indeed.
Luxurious custom dressing room in Breathtaking French inspired Houston Home (2535 Inwood). #frenchcountry #housedesign #interiordesign #luxuryhome #frenchhome #dressingroom #closets #luxuriousdesign
Timeless design and superior craftsmanship as well as an elegant color story.
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Bathroom in breathtaking French inspired Houston Home (2535 Inwood). #frenchcountry #housedesign #interiordesign #luxuryhome #frenchhome #sophisticateddecor #bathroomdesign
Bathroom in breathtaking French inspired Houston Home (2535 Inwood). #frenchcountry #housedesign #interiordesign #luxuryhome #frenchhome #sophisticateddecor #bathroomdesign
Breathtaking garden in French inspired Houston Home (2535 Inwood). #frenchcountry #housedesign #interiordesign #luxuryhome #frenchhome #sophisticateddecor
French country charm inside and out of a romantic Houston home…hello lovely indeed.
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Kitchen in Breathtaking French inspired Houston Home (2535 Inwood). #frenchcountry #housedesign #interiordesign #lfrenchhome #kitchendesign

701 Saddlewood Lane

This Houston home on the market is also new construction (Montecito Builders) with Old World style! Sun room with Nana Wall folding system, cypress ceiling beams, and a two-story dressing room retreat with makeup stations and champagne bar for the books!

Stunning French inspired luxury home in Houston. #luxuryhome #frenchhome #frenchcountry #sophisticateddecor #timelessdesign
Mud room with builtin bench in Stunning French inspired luxury home in Houston. #luxuryhome #frenchhome #frenchcountry #sophisticateddecor #timelessdesign
When a newly constructed home is vacant and looks this amazing…certainly a triumph!
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Brick tiled wall in serene kitchen in Stunning French inspired luxury home in Houston. #luxuryhome #frenchhome #frenchcountry #sophisticateddecor #timelessdesign #kitchendesign
Fantasy kitchen and breakfast dining in Stunning French inspired luxury home in Houston. #luxuryhome #frenchhome #frenchcountry #sophisticateddecor #timelessdesign #kitchendesign
Dream kitchen in Stunning French inspired luxury home in Houston. #luxuryhome #frenchhome #frenchcountry #sophisticateddecor #timelessdesign #dreamkitchen #kitchens
Pale and lovely tones in a traditional yet fresh kitchen…hello lovely indeed.
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Gorgeous multi-level dressing room retreat in Stunning French inspired luxury home in Houston. #luxuryhome #frenchhome #frenchcountry #sophisticateddecor #timelessdesign #dressingroom
Vanity in dressing room of Stunning French inspired luxury home in Houston. #luxuryhome #frenchhome #frenchcountry #sophisticateddecor #timelessdesign #dressingroom
Boutique style luxury closet in Stunning French inspired luxury home in Houston. #luxuryhome #frenchhome #frenchcountry #sophisticateddecor #timelessdesign
Boutique style dressing room…in case you love a fantasy closet!
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Laundry room in Stunning French inspired luxury home in Houston. #luxuryhome #frenchhome #frenchcountry #sophisticateddecor #timelessdesign #laundryroom
Mud room with 10' tall mahogany door in Stunning French inspired luxury home in Houston. #luxuryhome #frenchhome #frenchcountry #sophisticateddecor #timelessdesign

722 E. Friar Tuck Lane

Built in 2018 by Charles W. Ligon, AIA Architects Inc., this impressive stucco and limestone home may take your breath away inside and out. If the jaw dropping beyond lovely kitchen looks familiar, that’s because we peeked at it HERE. It is featured in Leslie Sinclair’s breathtaking book, SEGRETO IMPRESSIONS.

Stucco, cast stone, and limestone front facade of a magnificent European inspired Houston home by Charles W. Ligon. #houseexterior #luxuryhome #mansions #europeaninspired #houstonhome
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Rustic wood beams and antique street lights from Barcelona in Pale and serene French interiors in a luxurious Houston home built with authentic European materials and bespoke finishes. #timelessdesign #interiordesign #frenchcountry #europeancountry #antiques #oldworldstyle #modernfrench #frenchkitchen
Segreto stone as well as plaster finishes elevate a luxurious yet livable French kitchen.
Pale and serene French interiors in a luxurious Houston home built with authentic European materials and bespoke finishes. #timelessdesign #interiordesign #frenchcountry #europeancountry #antiques #oldworldstyle #modernfrench #limestonefireplace #frenchmantel
18th century mantel and trumeau…certainly old world indeed.
Pale and serene French interiors in a luxurious Houston home built with authentic European materials and bespoke finishes. #timelessdesign #interiordesign #frenchcountry #europeancountry #antiques #oldworldstyle #modernfrench #plasterwalls
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Stunning and sophisticated family room in a French inspired home with 18th century limestone fireplace and rustic ceiling beams. #frenchcountry #interiordesign #luxuryhome #antiques #europeancountry
Kitchen with 16th century French mantel in Pale and serene French interiors in a luxurious Houston home built with authentic European materials and bespoke finishes. #timelessdesign #interiordesign #frenchcountry #europeancountry #antiques #oldworldstyle #modernfrench #plasterwalls
16th century stone mantel above Lacanche range in stunning Houston kitchen with Segreto stone countertop. #frenchkitchens #frenchmantel #oldworldstyle #frenchcountry #chateaudomingue #bespokekitchen #timelessdesign
Early 16th century mantel above Lacanche range…in case you admire French bliss.
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Rustic wood beams and antique street lights from Barcelona in Pale and serene French interiors in a luxurious Houston home built with authentic European materials and bespoke finishes. #timelessdesign #interiordesign #frenchcountry #europeancountry #antiques #oldworldstyle #modernfrench #frenchkitchen
Rustic wood beams and antique street lights from Barcelona in Pale and serene French interiors in a luxurious Houston home built with authentic European materials and bespoke finishes. #timelessdesign #interiordesign #frenchcountry #europeancountry #antiques #oldworldstyle #modernfrench #frenchkitchen
Luxurious French bathroom with soaking tub and sparkling chandelier. #bathroomdesign #frenchcountry #elegantdecor #luxuryhome #interiordesign
French doors (18th century) have an enviable patina and set a grand tone indeed.
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Luxurious French bathroom with soaking tub and sparkling chandelier. #bathroomdesign #frenchcountry #elegantdecor #luxuryhome #interiordesign
Luxurious French bathroom with soaking tub and sparkling chandelier. #bathroomdesign #frenchcountry #elegantdecor #luxuryhome #interiordesign
Segreto stone sink in antique Italian console and wall mounted brass faucet. #frenchcountry #bathroomdesign #segretostone #antiques #oldworldstyle #interiordesign
This old Italian console was fitted with a new Segreto stone top…hello lovely indeed.
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Rustic wood beams and antique street lights from Barcelona in Pale and serene French interiors in a luxurious Houston home built with authentic European materials and bespoke finishes. #timelessdesign #interiordesign #frenchcountry #europeancountry #antiques #oldworldstyle #modernfrench #frenchkitchen

2164 Chilton Road

Newly constructed, if you admire Old World European elegance mixed with bespoke and modern amenities, you will fall for this timeless Morris Hullinger beauty! This home is also graced with impeccable finishes by Segreto!

Stunning European elegance and curb appeal for this Houston home built by Morris Hullinger. #frenchcountry #houseexterior #dreamhome #stuccohome #europeancountry #houseexteriors
Stunning European elegance and curb appeal for this Houston home built by Morris Hullinger. #frenchcountry #houseexterior #dreamhome #stuccohome #europeancountry #houseexteriors
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Old world elegance, authentic European antique construction materials, and Segreto finishes throughout this stunning Houston home. #luxuryhomes #interiodesign #oldworldstyle #frenchcountry #sophisticateddecor #segretofinishes
Old world elegance, authentic European antique construction materials, and Segreto finishes throughout this stunning Houston home. #luxuryhomes #interiodesign #oldworldstyle #frenchcountry #sophisticateddecor #segretofinishes
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Old world elegance, authentic European antique construction materials, and Segreto finishes throughout this stunning Houston home. #luxuryhomes #interiodesign #oldworldstyle #frenchcountry #sophisticateddecor #bathroomdesign
Stunning European elegance and curb appeal for this Houston home built by Morris Hullinger. #frenchcountry #houseexterior #dreamhome #stuccohome #europeancountry #houseexteriors
Stunning European elegance and curb appeal for this Houston home built by Morris Hullinger. #frenchcountry #houseexterior #dreamhome #stuccohome #europeancountry #houseexteriors

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6 Comments

  1. Sandra
    August 7, 2020 / 9:23 am

    LOVED this post! So nice to see aspirational rooms/homes that we couldn’t possibly afford but get so many ideas from!

    • Michele
      Author
      August 7, 2020 / 9:32 am

      EXACTLY! That’s just what I was thinking as I perused these listings – the color stories, mix of materials, use of space…so much to note!

  2. Amy
    August 7, 2020 / 11:01 pm

    I completely agree with Sandra! I especially love the last house! The use of velvet throughout (especially love the green velvet dining chairs and barstools), the greenery in lovely weathered vessels inside, the open kitchen shelves filled with white and silver, unique art over the fireplaces, the outdoor plants in lovely urns…all so pleasing to the palate! I could look at this for days!

    • Michele
      Author
      August 8, 2020 / 5:41 pm

      Me too! I too cannot stop staring at the green velvet – there is something so regal and sophisticated about it. And I would not likely gravitate toward it but when you see it used expertly here…goodness gracious, lovely.

  3. Amy
    August 6, 2021 / 8:55 am

    WOW….luxury with a capital L!

    • Michele
      Author
      August 6, 2021 / 10:43 am

      I knowwwwww – dripping with quality and high end everything! 🙂

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White Slipcovered Sofa
SHOP MY HOME!
29″ Whitewashed Table Lamp Set of 2
White Matelasse Quilt on MY BED
SHOP MY BATH!
Trees White Wallpaper Mural
Round Farmhouse Table
Myla Slipcover Sofa
Deconstructed Wingback Bed
French Farmhouse Dining Table
Milagro Heart
Slipcovered Dining Chair
Rustic Farmhouse Stool
Edgecombe End Table
Parisian Style Iron Table Lamp  33.5″
Black or Bronze Accent Table
French Stripe Basket Set
White Cotton Crochet Bed Skirt
French Country Rattan Basket Set
Marble Subway Mosaic Tile
Rattan Basket With Lid
White Ruffle Bedding
Seagrass Basket Set
Schumacher Wild Things Wallpaper
Slipcovered Sofa
Upholstered Dining Arm Chair
Shop My Breakfast Nook
White Matelasse Quilt
Tree Mural Wallpaper
Faux Potted French Lavender
Shaw Daybed
Distressed White French Country Chandelier
French Country Headboard
Oval Back Counter Stool, Set of 2
Antique Brass Pharmacy Floor Lamp
Round French Tufted Ottoman
Kinston Wood Bench
Italian Candelabra Chandelier
Slipcovered Linen Chair
Warner Upholstered Bench
Rustic Country French Dresser
Laurel Wreath Mirror
Round Farmhouse Dining Table
Reclaimed Wood Dresser
Louis Upholstered Bench
Pardon My French Doormat
Stripe Turkish Towel Throw
Pamela Arm Chair
Sweater Weave Basket
French Carved Wood Chandelier
Terracotta Pots & Basket
French Country Wood Chandelier
French Linen Dining Chair
Gustavian Cabinet
French Farmhouse Dining Table
Bar Stool
Beachy White Slipcovered Sofa
Rattan Armchair
Diptyque Oyedo Candle
Cross Back Dining Chair
French Country Candle Holder
French Industrial Metal Chairs (4)
Designer Favorite Wall Mirror
Holborn Lantern Pendant
French Country 6-Light Chandelier
Tray Side Table
French Country Upholstered Arm Chair
Wicker Trunk Set
French Ticking Stripe Pillow
Jute Area Rug
Mohair Throw
Rustic Industrial Farmhouse Shelves
Belgian Linen Sofa
White Duvet & Bedding
Rustic Wood Candlestick Set
French Market Basket
Linen Modern Wing Chair
French Country Farmhouse Baskets
Concrete Pillar Table Lamp
Boheme Madera Bench
Belgian Style Lamp
Kendall Skirted Dining Chair
White Charleston Sofa
Scrubbed Wood 5-Light Chandelier
Arched Champagne Wall Mirror
Moravian Star 1-Light Pendant
Highback Armchair
Mini Pendant Light
White Vase Set
Round Woven Placemat Set
Cashmere Throw With Fringe
Wreath Doormat
Fireclay Farm Sink (Reinhard, 30″)
White Waffle Coverlet
Light Grey Vienna Quilt
Boheme Madera Bench
Belgian Linen Duvet Set
Round Marble Side Table
Rustic Pedestal Farm Table
Rattan Hanging Chair Swing