Dec 22, 2025
Making the Breckenridge Your Own: How Three Families Personalized Their Texas Homes
Your home is the setting for your family's most cherished memories. It’s where you celebrate holidays, relax after a long day, and watch your family grow. At Tilson Homes, we understand that no two families are exactly alike, which is why no two Tilson homes are exactly alike either. We believe that your home should be a direct reflection of your personality, your land, and your lifestyle.
While our floor plans provide a solid starting point, the magic happens when you begin to customize. The Breckenridge model, for example, is a favorite among our customers for its versatile layout and open design. However, as the Hoover, Barnes, and Farris families demonstrate, the same floor plan can be transformed into three completely unique homes.
Let's explore how these families used specific customizations to tailor the Breckenridge plan to their distinct needs, proving that with Tilson, you truly can build your home, your way.
The Hoover Family: Customized for Comfort and Hobbies
The Hoover family fell in love with the flow of the Breckenridge C, but they had a specific vision for how they wanted to live within that space. Their customization journey began with the exterior. Instead of the standard stone elevation, they opted for a full brick exterior, giving the home a timeless and cohesive look. They even carried this design choice into the wall between the dining room and garage, mixing siding and brick for added texture.
Inside, the Hoovers focused on creating spaces that facilitated their daily routines and hobbies. One of the most impactful changes they made was in the main living area. They replaced three standard large windows with double French doors and relocated the back door. This simple structural change flooded the room with natural light and improved the flow to their outdoor space.
In the kitchen, functionality was key. They replaced three large cabinets with a dedicated workspace that doubles as a coffee bar—complete with an added electrical outlet for a future wine fridge. They also added a custom niche above the stove for convenient cooking storage. Upstairs, the bonus room—often used as a theater or game room—became a dedicated sewing and craft room, providing a creative sanctuary away from the main living areas.
The Barnes Family: A Modern Farmhouse Retreat
For the Barnes family, building on their land was about creating a peaceful sanctuary that catered to their new chapter as empty nesters. They wanted a home that was stylish yet easy to maintain, leading them to make several distinct design choices that set their Breckenridge apart.
Their vision started with a "modern farmhouse" aesthetic. They replaced the standard exterior stone with crisp white board and batten siding. This choice completely transformed the curb appeal, giving the home a clean, architectural look that stands out against the Texas landscape.
Inside, they prioritized low-maintenance living by installing maple-stained concrete floors throughout the entire house. Not only is this flooring durable and easy to clean, but it also adds a warm, rustic charm to every room.
The Barnes family also made clever use of existing spaces. They repurposed the standard study into a home gym. By installing a large window in this room, they created a motivating workout space with a calming view of a favorite tree on their property.
In the kitchen, they swapped traditional tile for a quartz backsplash and used brick to match the family room fireplace, ensuring a seamless visual flow between the two gathering spaces.
The Farris Family: A Hub for Gathering Generations
The Farris family needed a home that could withstand the bustle of a large, extended family. With children and grandchildren frequently visiting, their priority was creating a space large enough to host everyone comfortably while maintaining a cozy country feel.
To accommodate their large family dinners, particularly around the holidays, they made a significant structural change: expanding the dining room. This customization allowed space for a massive dining table, which the homeowner built himself, ensuring everyone has a seat at the table.
They also thought about entertainment for the younger generation by adding a movie room complete with noise-canceling insulation—a perfect spot for the grandkids to play loudly without disturbing the rest of the house.
The Farris family’s practical customizations extended to their four-legged family members as well. They installed a specialized dog wash station in the utility room, a feature that has become indispensable for life in the country.
Outside, they enlarged the back porch and pre-plumbed it with utilities for a future outdoor kitchen, laying the groundwork for countless future family barbecues under the Texas sky.
Building Your Story with Tilson
The stories of the Hoover, Barnes, and Farris families illustrate the true flexibility of building with Tilson Homes. All three families started with the Breckenridge plan, yet each ended up with a home that looks and feels entirely different.
Let’s start building your Breckenridge on your land today.
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