Screened porches are the most honest room in American residential architecture, and most builders treat them like an afterthought — but the Ashbry is built around one, with skylights overhead, a ceiling fan actually worth running, and the kind of single-story flow that makes coffee-on-the-porch less of an occasion and more of a Tuesday. The urban farmhouse exterior looks deliberate without being fussy, and the layout keeps the private spaces private while everything else stays easy to move through.
Specifications
- Sq. Ft.: 2,187
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2.5
Floor Plan – Main Floor
The master suite sits privately on the right side of the plan while two secondary bedrooms share a bath on the left — a clean split that works well for families or anyone who uses a guest room regularly. The great room opens directly onto the screened porch with skylights, and a mud room and utility room anchor the garage entry so daily clutter has somewhere to go.
Floor Plan – Bonus Room
The optional bonus room above the garage clocks in at 438 square feet total: a 14×24 main space, a smaller 5×9 alcove, attic storage on both sides, and stair access down. Useful as a home office, a media room, or — honestly — just storage if you don’t need another finished space right away.
Screened Porch, Pool Deck, and Green Lawn Make the Backyard Hard to Leave
White board-and-batten siding gives the exterior clean, sharp lines that read as modern farmhouse without leaning too hard into either word. The screened porch opens wide through a gabled archway, a ceiling fan visible inside and warm interior lighting spilling out toward the pool deck. Pool jets arc into the water. Two lounge chairs sit on the grass, which feels intentionally low-key for a yard this put-together — and somehow that contrast works.
Stone Fireplace and Patterned Armchairs Give the Living Room Real Character
Stacked stone climbs from hearth to mantel, grounding the whole room without overwhelming it. Diamond-patterned armchairs and a plush area rug keep the seating area feeling relaxed rather than formal — the kind of arrangement that actually gets used instead of preserved.
Common Mistake: Homeowners often mount the TV too high above the fireplace, which forces necks into an uncomfortable upward tilt during long viewing sessions. Eye level when seated is the right target. If the firebox makes that impossible, consider a pull-down TV mount instead.
Craftsman Dining Set and Dual Chandeliers Pull the Room Together
Matching wood tones across the dining table, chairs, and china cabinet give the room a cohesive, grounded feel without tipping into showroom territory. Two cage-style chandeliers hang in tandem overhead, and the large window pulls in enough natural light to keep the gray walls from reading cold or heavy.
Budget Tip: Solid wood dining sets like this Craftsman-style piece cost more upfront but hold up far longer than veneer alternatives. If budget is tight, look for secondhand Mission-style furniture at estate sales, where pieces often sell well below retail. The bones are usually sound even when the finish needs work.
Tufted Barstools and a Gray Island Anchor the Kitchen Without Competing
Those tufted swivel barstools are doing a lot of heavy lifting here. Upholstered in cream linen with nailhead trim, they’d look out of place in most kitchens — but the white cabinetry and warm wood floors give them room to breathe. Glass-front upper cabinets on the right and a wine fridge below suggest this kitchen gets used seriously, not just photographed.
Designer’s Secret: Pendant lights over an island look best when hung so the bottom of the fixture sits roughly 30 to 36 inches above the countertop. Go higher and the light scatters before it reaches the work surface. These three pendants appear to hit that range, keeping the island well-lit without crowding the sightline across the kitchen.
Head through that doorway and the master bedroom opens up into something noticeably quieter and more personal.
Vaulted Ceiling and Wood Bed Frame Keep the Master Bedroom Grounded
Blue floral bedding sets the tone without overdoing it. The wood bed frame and matching dresser feel cohesive but not matchy in a forced way, and the vaulted ceiling gives the room enough air that it doesn’t read like a box. The door to the screened porch is the real selling point — morning light, no alarm required.
Pebble Floor and Marble Tile Make the Walk-In Shower Worth Lingering In
Slate-blue cabinetry anchors the double vanity, and pebble stone flooring inside the shower adds unexpected texture underfoot — a small detail that changes how the whole room feels.
Material Matters: Pebble stone shower floors aren’t just a design choice. The irregular surface provides natural grip when wet, making it a practical pick for walk-in showers without a door threshold. Grout lines do require more frequent sealing than standard tile, so factor that into your maintenance routine before committing.
Wicker Seating and Red Cushions Frame a Covered Porch Built for Poolside Lounging
Retractable screens that open this wide essentially erase the wall between indoors and out.
Wicker chairs with deep red cushions anchor the seating area without making it feel precious. The covered portion stays shaded while the pool deck just beyond catches full sun — a real choice, not a compromise. String lights overhead mean the space keeps working after dark, which is usually when outdoor rooms earn their keep anyway.
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Exterior photo of a white board-and-batten farmhouse paired with a first-floor plan showing three bedrooms, screened porch, and open living spaces.
Editor’s Note: Screened porches add livable square footage without the cost of fully conditioned space, making them one of the better value-adds in a new build. Orient one toward the backyard rather than the street and you get privacy without sacrificing airflow. This plan does exactly that, tucking the screened porch behind the great room where it connects naturally to the patio and pool deck beyond.
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