“These homes are not cookie-cutter.” It’s one of the observations we hear on tours of the Twin Oaks community. It’s true. Our appealing streetscapes combine four floor plans with four distinct architectural elevations, each carefully matched to its specific homesite.
The Best Part of Buying New Construction: creating a beautiful personalized interior.
It’s no different when it comes to the interiors of our single story homes—but this time, it’s our residents who are creating an ideal environment. Drawing on the palette of finishes from our design center, buyers put their personal stamp on their interior design.
If you’re contemplating purchasing a home this year, here are some of the most enduring trends to help you create spaces you'll love for years to come—balancing current style with lasting appeal.
Kitchen Finishes: Making Smart Selections
When selecting kitchen finishes, think beyond today's preferences to consider how your space will function for your lifestyle long-term.
For cabinetry, the all-white kitchen is giving way to more personality and warmth. A statement island, or a two-tone approach, such as white or light gray upper cabinets with navy, green, or natural wood lowers offers visual interest while remaining timeless. If you’re someone who enjoys refreshing your color palette from time to time, mixing neutral tones for permanent fixtures with colorful accessories allows for easy updates later.
Countertop selection significantly impacts both aesthetics and functionality. Quartz remains the gold standard for new construction, offering incredible durability with minimal maintenance, but stone has its allure. Some buyers love making their countertop a focal point, while others want a “blank canvas “to accessorize.
Flooring deserves careful consideration as your kitchen's hardest-working surface. Both luxury vinyl plank and tile offer the warmth of wood with superior water resistance, perfect for kitchen environments. When selecting, slightly matte finishes mask everyday wear better than high-gloss options.
Hardware
The latest trend for fixtures and hardware is matte black faucets paired with warm brass cabinet pulls, creating dimension and interest. Since these elements are relatively easy to swap out later, you can choose more distinctive finishes here.
Cabinet Meeting
The makers of our homes’ cabinets, offer a myriad of customization options. This is one of the design processes that our buyers love the most, because everyone uses their kitchen differently. Storage innovations like deep drawer systems, pullouts, and built-in organizers are extremely popular with 55+ homebuyers seeking to make their kitchens ultra-accessible. And of course, quiet-close drawers are a must and are included in the standard package.
One of the most surprising elements of a Twin Oaks home is its cabinetry. We’ve ensured generous storage in our homes, and many buyers have opted to add other built-ins, including entertainment centers, a design strategy that can make our smart-sized homes feel even more spacious. Our Griffin model has a stunning laundry/flex space. Its cabinet options turn downsizing buyers into Twin Oaks believers.
Cabinet design trends for new homeowners favor clean, functional aesthetics that maximize both storage and visual appeal. Flat-panel or Shaker-style doors with simple but chunky pulls continue to dominate over ornate traditional styles.
Paint-grade cabinets in all colors from warm whites to pastels to black are all popular and offer a way to reflect each homeowner’s individual style. Asd homeowners seek to add warmth and texture to their spaces, natural wood finishes, particularly white oak, are making a strong comeback too.
Bathroom Selections: Customizing your personal retreat
Many buyers express surprise and delight at the rich moss green tile of the primary bedroom’s ensuite bath when touring our Royal model. The jewel-like tone has inspired several to move beyond a traditional “bathroom palette” of whites and greys in their own home.
Tile choices dramatically impact both aesthetics and maintenance. Large-format tiles minimize grout lines to create a seamless look while simplifying cleaning routines. For shower floors, smaller tiles provide better slip resistance. Extending floor tile up one bathroom wall for a spa-like accent adds visual interest.
Vanity selection balances storage needs with style preferences. Twin Oaks offers both traditional style vanities as well as furniture-style vanities. The large selection of distinctive hardware, colors and styles available allows homebuyers the opportunity to create a design focal point that maximizes usable storage.
Designing Your Outdoor Room
Hollister, California offers one of the best climates in California, with sunny days tempered by a mild coastal influence. To take advantage of this natural resource, all of the floor plans at Twin Oaks include an integrated loggia off of the living room. Homeowners have the option to select a stacked slider, which creates an inviting flow between living room and loggia, making indoor-outdoor living a breeze.
Loggias can be further personalized with a variety of entertainment options from electric fireplaces, built in BBQs, surround sound, and wiring for outdoor TVs.
Value Adding Considerations Across All Spaces
Some selections transcend specific rooms, adding value throughout your home.
Twin Oaks offers options for lots of little conveniences. Additional outlets or USB ports may be moved or added to suit personal habits. Our holiday lighting package helps make decorating for the holidays a breeze. Keyless garage entry and keypad or electronic deadbolts are popular as well.
Lighting sets the mood within a home but also impacts its function, so it deserves careful consideration. Our window placement and open concept design optimizes natural light, creating a fresh, airy feeling in our homes. Layered lighting—combining ambient, task, and accent sources—ensures flexibility for different activities. Under-cabinet lighting in kitchens and properly positioned sconces in bathrooms dramatically improve functionality.
Before You Visit the Design Center
When making your selections, prioritize finishes that support your daily routines while reflecting your personal style. The most successful new homes balance current trends with timeless elements, creating spaces that feel both fresh and enduring. Remember that while some finishes can be easily updated later, others represent more significant investments—the right choices ensure that you’ll have a home you’ll love for years to come.
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