Empty nesters who’ve done their homework know the 3-car garage is never really about the cars — it’s about the workshop that finally gets built, the grandkids’ bikes that need somewhere to live, and the adult child who shows up with a U-Haul and nowhere else to go. The Aldercrest Lane is built around exactly that: a main-floor primary suite, an open great room for slow Saturday mornings, covered porch space for October coffee, and a garage bay that stays flexible as life keeps changing its mind.
Specifications
- Sq. Ft.: 2,008
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2.5
Floor Plan
The primary suite sits at the far left of the main floor, anchored by a walk-in closet and full bath. A living room holds down the center, the kitchen and dining room push toward the rear, and a den/bedroom, mud room/laundry, and three-car garage fill out the remaining 2,008 finished square feet.
Floor Plan
Bedrooms 3 and 4 anchor the left side of the lower level, each with decent square footage for guests or the adult child who swore they’d never move back. A shared full bath sits between them. The rec room stretches across the upper right at 30×21 feet, with storage, mechanical, and an unfinished area handling the practical remainder.
Barn Door Hardware and Brick Make a Strong Case for Rustic Done Right
Knotty alder shows up everywhere here — from the sliding barn door on its black steel track to the craftsman-style entry door with its wreath-hung glass panel. The exposed brick column grounds the transition between spaces, and hardwood floors run through the entry before carpet takes over beyond the barn door. That shift in material is a quiet signal that you’re crossing into slower territory.
Fun Fact: Sliding barn doors save swing clearance, sure, but they’ve also become one of the most requested features in new craftsman builds — and the black hardware against warm wood grain is a look that’s been circulating on Pinterest for years without really getting tired. Knotty alder keeps showing up in this context because its natural character marks add visual texture without staining unevenly.
Floor-to-Ceiling Stone Fireplace Earns Every Inch of Wall It Takes
Stack-stone doesn’t usually reach the roofline, but here it does, and the room knows it.
Warm sage upholstery sits against dark leather with enough contrast to read clearly without feeling forced. The wood mantel shelf is set low enough to actually display something rather than just exist, and the hearth’s raised stone platform doubles as extra seating when the house fills back up. Wood-framed transom windows bring in natural light without competing with the fireplace for the room’s attention.
Open-Plan Kitchen Where the Island Does Most of the Heavy Lifting
Leather barstools line a dark-base island topped with granite, honey-toned alder cabinets stack nearly to the ceiling, and a slate backsplash pulls both zones together. Nothing here is fighting for dominance, which is harder to pull off than it looks.
Why It Works: The island pulls double duty here — prep surface on one side, casual seating on the other — which is a smarter call than a formal breakfast nook because it keeps the cook in the conversation. Alder cabinetry earns its place in craftsman kitchens because it takes stain well and shows natural character without looking like it came off an assembly line.
Craftsman Dining Room Where Wood Does the Talking
Slatted chairs, hardwood floors, and a chain-hung chandelier with frosted glass shades pull the room’s natural tones into one cohesive corner.
Designer’s Secret: Dining chairs with upholstered seat pads but exposed wood backs are worth stealing for any room where you want warmth without bulk — they split the difference between comfort and visual lightness in a way a fully upholstered chair never quite manages. Darker stained furniture against lighter hardwood floors adds contrast without turning into a finishes competition.
Log Bed Frame and Floral Quilt Pull Off Rustic Without Trying Too Hard
Peeled log posts give the bed frame real presence without overwhelming the floral quilt’s color. Wooden window casings reinforce the material story, and carpet keeps things quiet underfoot. Simple enough that it actually works.
Pro Tip: Log furniture reads as a full commitment the moment it walks in the room, but softer textiles — a floral quilt, layered throw pillows — break up the heaviness considerably. Pick one natural material to anchor a craftsman bedroom and let everything else respond to it rather than pile on.
Beyond the bedrooms, the primary suite bathroom is where empty nesters tend to spend real money on themselves.
Freestanding Soaker Tub and Walk-In Shower Cover Every Mood
White wainscoting wraps the tub alcove and keeps the room from tipping into all-tile territory. The frameless glass shower has a built-in bench and a small window — details that make it feel like a room rather than a stall.
Wicker, Red Cushions, and Stone Steps That Earn Their Place Outside
Two wicker club chairs with red cushions anchor a raised stone patio that steps down to a manicured lawn. Ornamental grasses and boulders soften the hardscape edge without fussing over it. After dark, warm amber light through the oversized grid windows keeps the patio feeling connected to the house rather than stranded outside it.
Style Math: Outdoor wicker holds up better under a covered patio like this one than in full-sun exposure, where UV degrades the resin binders faster. Red cushions are a bold call, but they read clearly against dark wicker without competing with the natural stone. If you want the look without locking in a color, slipcovers in that range swap out easily between seasons.
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The exterior photo shows a ranch-style Craftsman at dusk, large rear-facing windows lit from inside and a covered deck running the width of the home. Below it, the main floor plan lays out 2,008 finished square feet: primary suite, den bedroom, kitchen, dining room, and a 3-car garage that’s definitely just for cars.
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