A Small Detail That Makes a Big Statement at 1116 Kimberly Drive
Some homes feel elevated the moment you walk in, even if you can’t immediately explain why. Usually it isn’t one giant feature—it’s a series of thoughtful, intentional choices that make everything feel seamless.
In the video below, Dan Lutz, VP of Construction at Revolution Homes, highlights one of our favorite subtle upgrades at 1116 Kimberly Drive: a fluted return grill designed to match the fluted paneling in the foyer. It’s not a detail most builders think about, which is exactly why it stands out.
What Dan’s Pointing Out—and Why It Matters
Return grills are part of your HVAC system. They pull air back into the system so it can be filtered, conditioned, and circulated again. Every home needs them, but most homes treat them like a basic box to check—standard metal vents that interrupt an otherwise beautiful wall.
At Kimberly, we took a different approach. Instead of letting a return distract from the foyer feature, we integrated it into the architecture by wrapping it in the same fluted paneling used in the entry. The design stays clean and continuous, and the HVAC still performs exactly as it should.
It’s one of those details guests may not be able to name, but they absolutely feel. It’s quiet luxury, built in from the start.
How This Sets Revolution Homes Apart
Dan’s walkthrough is a perfect snapshot of how we build. At Revolution Homes, we’re not only focused on the big “wow” moments—layout, light, materials, and curb appeal. We’re equally invested in the practical elements most people overlook, because that’s where true craftsmanship shows up.
That approach means your home feels custom in every sense: design and construction working together early, details planned instead of patched in later, and thoughtful solutions that support how the home looks and lives.
It’s the Revolution difference—intentional choices everywhere, not just the obvious places.
Parade of Homes Winner—and Now Available
1116 Kimberly isn’t just beautiful—it’s award-winning. This home took Gold in the 2025 Triangle Parade of Homes in the $2.3M–$2.59M category, recognized for the level of design, craftsmanship, and livability you can see (and feel) throughout the build.
And here’s the best part: you can own it now.
This Could Be Your Front Door
If you’re the kind of person who notices a fluted return grill—or loves that we even thought about it—you’re going to fall hard for the rest of Kimberly. This is the full Revolution Homes experience, already finished and ready to live in. No design decisions left to make, no build timeline to wait out. Just move in and start enjoying a home where every detail has been handled with care.
116 Kimberly Drive, Raleigh, NC 27609
🏡 4,409 Sq Ft.
🛏 5 Bedrooms
🛀 5.5 Bathrooms
🚗 3-car garage
🏷 Offered at $2,499,900
This one is special—award-winning, thoughtfully designed, and located just minutes from everything North Hills has to offer.