Bring Your Vacation Home: How Travel Inspires Custom Home Design

With school back in session in the next few weeks, many of us will soon be reminiscing our summer travels. There’s something magical about a vacation that just stays with you. Maybe it’s the cozy morning light through linen drapes in a Napa valley inn, the dramatic vaulted ceilings of a Colorado mountain lodge, or the breezy, indoor-outdoor flow of a beachside villa in Tulum. Wherever you’ve been, the way those spaces made you feel matters—and it can (and should) influence how your future home lives.

At Bourn Homes, we believe the best custom homes are deeply personal. When you sit down for your architectural design meeting, we want to know what moved you. What delighted your senses? What made you say, “I wish I could live like this every day.” Because you can.

A tranquil, custom shower space evokes the natural beauty of Costa Rica, featuring lush greenery, elegant design elements, and a serene atmosphere.

Travel-Inspired Living Starts with the Details

Vacation isn’t just about the location—it’s about atmosphere and intention. Maybe it was the open-air shower in Costa Rica, the arched stone doorways in the south of France, or the tucked-away reading nook in a Scandinavian cabin that made you feel at peace. These aren’t just design details; they’re clues to how you want your home to function—what makes you feel relaxed, recharged, and truly at home.

Bring the pictures. Bring the Instagram saves. Bring the hotel brochure you slipped into your carry-on. We’ll use it all to inspire a home that captures the elegance and ease of your favorite places, tailored with craftsmanship that feels authentically you.

From Vacation Moodboard to Floor Plan

Our team loves when clients walk in with vision. It could be:

• A kitchen that mimics a Tuscan farmhouse, perfect for wine nights and pasta-making.

• A spa-style primary suite that feels like a luxury resort.

• An outdoor terrace that mimics the serenity of your favorite getaway.

Together, we’ll translate those feelings into tangible architecture—curated materials, intentional flow, and custom features that bring your vacation mindset into everyday living.

Let Your Favorite Place Shape Your Favorite Space

Your travels tell a story. Let’s bring that story home. Whether your dream is a Texas Hill Country home with Mediterranean touches, a modern hideaway with Japanese-inspired minimalism, or simply a home that feels like your favorite five-star stay, we’ll help you design a space that reflects what you love most—no passport required.

Ready to start your custom design journey? Bring your inspiration—we’ll bring the blueprint.