Home Tour: Modern English Tudor in The Woodlands

With its graceful rooflines, tailored stonework, and quiet sophistication, this modern English Tudor nestled in The Woodlands of Hinsdale feels like it’s been here for generations - and yet it lives entirely for today. Set on a lush, expansive lot in one of the town’s most picturesque neighborhoods, the home is a seamless collaboration between our team and interior designer Jillian Richey, resulting in a space that exudes both timeless elegance and modern comfort.

INTRODUCING MCKINLEY LANE

From the curb, the home presents with storybook charm: steeply pitched gables, dark windows, and a soft stucco façade grounded by statement stone.

A chevron wood door flanked by oversized glass panels opens to a sun-drenched foyer, where a sculptural light fixture floats above a marble pedestal table. It’s an elevated but inviting welcome - a tone the rest of the home beautifully upholds.

The heart of the home is the open-concept living room, kitchen, and dining area - a true study in casual elegance. White oak floors ground the space, while soft layers of cream and stone create an atmosphere of warmth and refinement. 

The kitchen pairs painted cabinetry with oak and honed stone countertops, framed by a statement-making marble slab backsplash. Oversized pendants and brass hardware add just the right note of polish.

The adjacent dining room takes a more formal turn while maintaining the home's overall warmth. Built-in cabinetry in a rich, moody blue grounds the space and adds drama, with antiqued mirror insets that softly reflect light. It’s a space equally suited for hosting intimate dinners or celebratory gatherings.

In the living room, a full-height stone fireplace anchors the space. Tailored seating invites conversation, while natural light spills in through generous windows dressed in subtly textured drapery.

Work and play were given equal attention in this home’s layout. His and hers offices each offer a distinct design voice - one steeped in rich moody tones with a marble fireplace surround, the other light and whimsical with botanical hues, checkerboard tile and custom cabinetry.

Nearby, the mudroom is both hardworking and serene, with checkerboard tile underfoot, integrated cubbies, and a long bench for easy transitions in and out of the home. It’s these thoughtful details that make day-to-day living feel effortlessly elevated.

The primary bathroom is a jewel box of serenity. A freestanding soaking tub is perfectly placed beneath a tiered ceiling and a modern brass chandelier, with patterned tile offering subtle texture and movement below. Every fixture and finish feels intentional - a space designed not just for function, but for pause.

Just beyond the main living space, a screened-in porch extends the home's living season with a second fireplace and comfortable lounge seating. Tongue-and-groove ceilings and woven textures blend beautifully with the surrounding landscape, creating an ideal perch for morning coffee or evening unwinding.

This Woodlands residence is more than a beautiful home - it’s a thoughtful backdrop for family life, entertaining, and quiet moments in equal measure. 

Photography by Picture Perfect House

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