--- title: "Timber Trails Development Company — Home Builders | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/timber-trails-development-company-pfvwus-pf~1543619717 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1543619717.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Timber Trails Development Company" category: ["Home Builders"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/a7732a920831cb9c_4249-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "6114 Burr Oak Drive, Western Springs, IL, Illinois 60558, United States" latitude: 41.8049 longitude: -87.8995 phone: "(708) 783-1600" website: http://timbertrailsdc.com rating: 5 review_count: 46 best_of_houzz_awards: 14 followers: 467 last_updated: 2026-09-05 --- # Timber Trails Development Company Original Houzz profile: [Timber Trails Development Company](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/timber-trails-development-company-pfvwus-pf~1543619717) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Home Builders - **Location:** Western Springs, IL, IL - **Serves:** Chicago, Western Springs - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (46 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 14 awards (2018–2026), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 100,000 Ideabook Saves Located in prestigious Western Springs, Illinois, Timber Trails begins with a site of rare natural beauty which is preserved and enhanced in a community plan that includes 20 acres of dedicated open space, with hundreds of mature hardwood trees, extensive trails and a five acre park which is matched by an extraordinary variety of residences that includes luxury townhomes and three distinct series of single family homes, all of which are to be tailored to your individual tastes. Whatever your lifestyle you will find the perfect fit at Timber Trails. Our philosophy is simple: To design and build the very best homes in the very best locations. We believe those homes should be personalized to your lifestyle needs and your own specific desires. That’s our semi-custom approach to home design. ### Services Provided - New Home Construction - Universal Design - Sustainable Design - Custom Homes ### Areas Served - Chicago - Western Springs ### Typical Job Cost $600,000 - 2 million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Timber Trails Development Company | | Address | 6114 Burr Oak Drive, Western Springs, IL, Illinois 60558, United States | | Phone | (708) 783-1600 | | Website | http://timbertrailsdc.com | | Followers on Houzz | 467 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/Timber-Trails-Development-Company-1785069371781170/ - Blog — http://www.timbertrailsdc.com/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Timber Trails Development Company](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/timber-trails-development-company-pfvwus-pf~1543619717) - **Website:** http://timbertrailsdc.com - **Phone:** (708) 783-1600 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 14 awards (2018–2026), for Design, Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 46 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — G&H 98, June 2025** > Where do we even begin? Making the move from the city to the suburbs felt like a huge leap—and at first, it was daunting. But from the moment we connected with Diane at Timber Trails, everything changed. What could have been a stressful, complicated process turned into something exciting, enjoyable, and deeply rewarding. > > Watching our dream home come to life was nothing short of magical. From the very first design meeting to the final walk-through, Diane and the entire Timber Trails team delivered at every step. The craftsmanship is second to none—every detail was thoughtfully executed with care and precision. The layout was customized exactly to our needs, the finishes were beautiful, and the overall design exceeded our expectations. > > More than just building a house, we built a home—and more importantly, a life—in a community that already feels like family. Timber Trails isn’t just a development; it’s a place where memories are made, where neighbors become friends, and where families grow. > > We’re endlessly grateful for the experience and the people who made it possible. Living here has been everything we hoped for—and so much more. **★★★★★ — Michael OBrien, Jan. 2025** > We have been in our new home for almost 9 months and wanted to post a review of the Timber Trails Development Company. > We were 40+ year residents of Western Springs when we decided to search for another home with a ranch style design and most of our living on one floor. One Saturday in May 2023, we drove to visit several existing ranch-style homes in the immediate area, and nothing caught our attention. While driving by Plainfield and Wolf Roads, we decided to take a look at Timber Trails to see what was being offered. We pulled in, parked by the model home, and then met Diane Taglia. Wow were we lucky that day! > > Diane walked us through the development and told us that there was a ranch-style home that had been designed but not yet built. While touring the model home, we were struck by the beauty and quality of the home with its exquisite decorating and fine carpentry finishes. Diane took the time to provide all the detailed information and answered our many questions. > A week later, we were back at the model speaking with Diane. Only this time, we were there to present a down payment on our new home. From breaking ground in August 2023 to our move during the 3rd week of April 2024, this was an amazing journey and truly enjoyable experience. > > With Diane’s steady hand at the controls, we then met with John Anderson, construction manager, who would guide us through the building process and inform us on the status of modifications/additions we requested. And then there was Julie (Sensitive Information Hidden). We were fortunate to have her as our interior designer. She did a remarkable job and delivered an inspired and amazing interior design plan that far exceeded our expectations. She carefully and patiently guided us through each step of every room to determine the very best choices of furniture, style, accents, accessories, and turned this space on paper into our dream home. > > After the initial pre-move-in walk-thru inspections, we have 90 day and 11-month check points to make sure everything is going well and to make any adjustments needed. Service after the sale has been very responsive and outstanding thanks to John and Allison. > This was a once in a lifetime opportunity to build the home we can enjoy for many, many years to come and we were not disappointed. > From Diane to John to Julie and the many other members of the Timber Trails Development team, you have our since thanks and appreciation for all that you have done for us. We can, without any reservation, strongly recommend Timber Trails Development Company to anyone interested in building the home of their dreams. **★★★★★ — kimberly2524, April 2022** > I don't even know where to begin with this review, because building our dream home with Timber Trails was such an absolute pleasure. Friends and family have always "warned" us about new construction and dealing with home builders, and we were apprehensive after meeting with other builders in the area. However, once we met with Diane and saw the quality of build at Timber Trails, we knew our experience would be entirely different and it was. Since beginning the build process almost a year ago, Diane and John (PM) have been an absolute pleasure to work with and have made the experience truly enjoyable for us. The floorplans of the homes are perfect for families, and the quality of the build and care/attention to detail by all of the trades is absolutely unmatched. The incredible design and craftmanship Timber Trails puts into each and every home makes you feel like you're walking into a home from Instagram or Pinterest- they're absolutely perfect. While we managed our own design, we took a lot of inspiration from Julie, the Timber Trails in-house designer, and the work she has done on the model and spec homes - she is one of the most talented designers out there and we were lucky to have been influenced by her designs. I can't reiterate how happy we are our with our brand new home, Diane and John built the home of our dreams. It's wonderful to work with such honest, transparent, helpful people who truly care about what they do and the experience you have as a home buyer. I can't recommend Timber Trails enough if you are looking for a beautiful new construction home in the western suburbs. **★★★★★ — HU-739042668, Oct. 2020** > Absolutely incredible experience! I can not recommend Timber Trails more. Diane took such amazing care of us, she made the difference in us sealing the deal to buy in the development. Julie’s design talent is unparalleled, she created the dream home we could have never imagined. The construction is top notch and you will not find another dream team or development like Timber Trails. **★★★★★ — HU-156207686, Oct. 2020** > We love our new home at Timber Trails. Tremendous value and highly desirable open floor plans. The homes are well built, have fantastic designs, and includes all the modern finishes and amenities that every buyer is looking for! TT is an awesome family friendly neighborhood, with beautiful trails throughout, well manicured common areas and beautiful curb appeals. We spend most of our evenings walking around the wonderful neighborhood, and have made so many friends in the process. Love the park, tennis courts, and the overall feel of the neighborhood. Highly highly recommend **★★★★★ — cbuhe7, June 2020** > We are so glad we decided to build in Timber Trails, it’s such an amazing community. Diane and John have been wonderful to work with throughout this process and the subcontractors really do outstanding work. They take care of you even after moving in, making sure everything is right. Such a great experience with a company that really cares. **★★★★★ — Shelly Sajdak, May 2020** > We love our home on Timber Trails! From the moment I walked through the door(s) I knew this was the place for us. And it was hard to choose between a house and a townhouse because they are all unique and beautiful! We went with the house and had Timber Trails finish the basement. We couldn't be happier with the outcome. We also take advantage of the miles of walking paths throughout the neighborhood. Everyone we met at the office and all of the subcontractors were extremely professional and good people. **★★★★★ — A Singh, May 2020** > my husband and i happened upon a new home/open house earlier this year in the Timber Trails development - we had previously explored building, but felt it was a big investment of time for us at the moment. instead, we hoped to find a new construction in a family friendly neighborhood but this proved quite difficult as we were never able to find a home that had the quality in construction we were looking for. but with this house, as soon as we walked in, we could sense the thoughtfulness of the home layout, the excellent quality of the home and the finishes - all astounding! we put a bid in on it that day and never looked back! beyond the clear attention and care in their craftsmanship, the Timber Trails team has been the pinnacle of professional and helpful from day 1 - the builder/construction team, the sales office, the subcontractors - all responsive, communicative and understanding of our needs, even when minor snags appeared along the way. we are so happy to have found our forever home and been fortunate to work with this amazing team. **★★★★★ — John Damergis, Feb. 2020** > Having had custom homes built over my lifetime, I can attest to Timber Trails Development Company as being top-notch. Every involved individual has been consistently knowledgeable,courteous, and respectful. They are willing to go out of their way on a moment's notice to benefit the customer. Thus a high level of mutual trust becomes quickly established. **★★★★★ — Two Sisters, Feb. 2020** > My husband and I chose a ranch townhome with wonderful open floor plan. Susan did a fantastic job guiding us through the entire sales/selection process and was quick to respond to my many emails. She also maintained a cost spreadsheet to help keep us on budget. John was always willing to meet us on site to answer any questions we had during and even after construction. Allison has been terrific about getting subs back quickly to fix the few things we noticed after we closed. > > In all, the staff is extremely responsive and a pleasure to work with. In addition, the subs are very proud of their workmanship and it definitely shows in the finished product. Our new townhome is beautiful and we couldn’t be happier with the quality. **★★★★★ — Tae Wook Ahn, Jan. 2020** > My wife and I recently purchased a property at Timber Trails. We decided to buy the property because it was extremely well-built in a location that was perfect for our family. The more we worked with Timber Trails, the more certain we were that this was a great buy. The buying experience was great because of the amazing staff. They are professional, attentive, and extremely quick in responding. Susan, the Sales Manager, would be on top of everything to make the buying process easier for us. John, would make sure that every request was completed to perfection before the purchase. Overall, I could not have asked for more. Thank you everyone at Timber Trails! **★★★★★ — HU-427586950, Dec. 2019** > What a fantastic company! We are so happy we built with Timber Trails. The service staff of Timber Trails was very attentive and helpful from the purchase of the home, through the design decisions, and after the house was built. The house turned out beautifully. We are very impressed by the quality of our home. We love our new home and neighborhood!! ## Selected projects - [Second Time Around](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/second-time-around-pj-vj~7579823) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 27 - [Country Club](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/country-club-pj-vj~7579809) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 39 - [On the Boulevard](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/on-the-boulevard-pj-vj~7216854) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 72 - [Chef's Delight](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chef-s-delight-pj-vj~7148835) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 55 - [Napa Valley](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/napa-valley-pj-vj~7108919) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 97 - [Calm Cool and Collected](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/calm-cool-and-collected-pj-vj~6883847) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 99 - [Coastal Chic](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/coastal-chic-pj-vj~6883878) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 51 - [Curves and Bevels](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/curves-and-bevels-pj-vj~6686182) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 86 - [Dollhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dollhouse-pj-vj~7108861) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 51 - [Arches](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/arches-pj-vj~6319623) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 88 - [Parisian Glam](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/parisian-glam-pj-vj~6527960) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 83 - [Cos Cob](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cos-cob-pj-vj~6617123) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 64 - [Equestrian Estate](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/equestrian-estate-pj-vj~6069321) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 92 - [Dream Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dream-home-pj-vj~2919939) - Location: Western Springs, IL - Photos: 65 - [Simply Sophisticated](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/simply-sophisticated-pj-vj~6413656) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 71 - [Varsity Blues](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/varsity-blues-pj-vj~6742403) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 64 - [Dramatic Bachelorpad](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dramatic-bachelorpad-pj-vj~2648568) - Location: Western Springs, IL - Photos: 48 - [Midcentury Farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/midcentury-farmhouse-pj-vj~6617111) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 33 - [Beach House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beach-house-pj-vj~5599211) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 73 - [Board and Batten](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/board-and-batten-pj-vj~6128307) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 51 [See all 61 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/timber-trails-development-company-pfvwus-pf~1543619717) ## Ideabooks - [Office](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/83507104/list/office) — 1 idea - [Bedroom](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/1200344/list/bedroom) — 9 ideas - [Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/1199667/list/kitchen) — 163 ideas - [Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/1200298/list/bathroom) — 60 ideas - [Dining](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/2722865/list/dining) — 11 ideas - [Millwork](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/3546247/list/millwork) — 47 ideas - [Foyer](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/1200702/list/foyer) — 81 ideas - [Window Seats](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/15481761/list/window-seats) — 6 ideas - [Closet](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/1488794/list/closet) — 8 ideas - [Powder Room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/1489093/list/powder-room) — 15 ideas - [Paint Colors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/2723053/list/paint-colors) — 9 ideas - [Ceiling](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/33698347/list/ceiling) — 42 ideas - [Fireplace](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/3493006/list/fireplace) — 66 ideas - [Bunk Room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/33923196/list/bunk-room) — 33 ideas - [Windows](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/3442924/list/windows) — 16 ideas - [Backhall](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/1208348/list/backhall) — 58 ideas - [Exterior](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/1199502/list/exterior) — 111 ideas - [Family Room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/1200275/list/family-room) — 18 ideas - [Laundry](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/1385687/list/laundry) — 28 ideas - [Basement](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/1200196/list/basement) — 43 ideas [See all 22 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/juilehoward1) ## Community Q&A **Q: where did you get the office furniture?** *(in Photo Questions)* Office furniture A: All the furnishings and decor is from Walter E. Smithe **Q: Love the flooring!** *(in Photo Questions)* Anyone know brand and color? A: It's job finished white oak with a custom mix stain. **Q: What color cabinets?** *(in Photo Questions)* Beautiful kitchen. Do you know the paint color for the cabinets? Thanks. A: Simply white **Q: barstools and chairs** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you tell me where the dining chairs and counter stools were purchased? A: Wayfair :) **Q: Where is this light fixture from?** *(in Photo Questions)* Where is this light fixture from? A: It is by Visual Comfort **Q: dark wall color** *(in Photo Questions)* what is the wall color in this room? A: Black :) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-05.*