Somewhere along the way, a slow morning stopped being a nice-to-have and became the whole argument for how you live — and Autumncrest Court is built around exactly that, with a covered deck that’s ready before the rest of the world wakes up, a wet bar primed for the longer Saturday that follows, and a single-story Craftsman exterior that looks as unhurried as the life it’s meant to hold.
Specifications
- Sq. Ft.: 2,251
- Bedrooms: 2-4
- Bathrooms: 2.5
Floor Plan
The single-level layout tucks the master bedroom privately at the rear left, with Bedroom 2 and the Study/Bedroom 3 anchoring the front right. Great room, kitchen, and dining open together and push straight toward the covered deck — which is the whole point.
Floor Plan
The lower level finishes out at 1,109 square feet, with a rec room, wet bar, and a fourth bedroom with its own attached bath. Two unfinished storage areas flank the finished space on either side, and a staircase connects straight up to the main floor without any detours.
Stone Columns and a Covered Deck Built for Two
Stacked stone columns anchor the elevated deck so it reads as a permanent feature rather than something bolted on during a weekend project. Outdoor seating sits right off the main living area, and the gray roof tiles and board-and-batten siding hold the exterior palette together without either one competing for attention.
Designer’s Secret: Elevated decks with stone column bases actually reduce flex and movement underfoot compared to standard wood post construction — which sounds like a structural footnote until you’re sitting there with a mug at 7 a.m. and the whole thing just feels solid beneath you.
Reclaimed Wood Hood in a Kitchen That Earns Every Compliment It Gets
The range hood stops you first: reclaimed barn wood planks stacked above a black shroud base, set against a stone tile backsplash that runs the full width of the wall. Dark island base against white perimeter cabinets keeps the contrast grounded rather than dramatic. Three metal barstools line the island without crowding it.
Why That Hood Works Beyond the Obvious
Reclaimed wood near a cooking surface sounds like a conversation with your building inspector, but the black shroud below acts as the actual ventilation housing — the wood is purely decorative and safely distanced from heat. What makes it work visually is the dimensional variation in the planks. Some wider, some narrower, which gives the hood real weight without needing to be oversized. The eye goes up, but the ceiling doesn’t feel low.
White Stacked Stone Fireplace That Goes All the Way to the Ceiling
Ledger stone runs floor to ceiling with a matte black mantel shelf. Blue pillows do the work of cutting through an otherwise neutral palette — a small move that earns its keep.
- Floor-to-ceiling stone adds visual weight that anchors an open-plan room better than a framed surround does
- A linear fireplace insert like this one runs cleaner and requires less maintenance than a traditional firebox
- Dark wood ceiling beams and a black mantel shelf work together to frame the stone without competing with it
Warm Greige Walls and Plantation Shutters That Don’t Need Curtains
The channeled linen headboard holds the room without fighting the dark walnut nightstands. Natural light does most of the decorating. Honestly, not much else is needed.
Style Math: Greige reads warmer than true gray because the beige undertones pick up carpet tones instead of clashing with them — pair it with white trim and you get a room that photographs well without any staging effort. The plantation shutters handle privacy and light control cleanly, no curtains bunching up the window frame.
Copper-Backed Pendants Over a Stone Bar That Means Business
Black metal barstools with copper-toned seats echo the pendant lights overhead, and stone veneer wraps the bar front and back wall as one continuous surface. The shelves are holding a serious whiskey collection. There’s a game on. No further explanation required.
The Psychology Behind This: Warm-toned lighting layered at both ceiling height and behind the counter creates a diffuse glow that reads as social rather than bright — the kind of light that makes a room feel like somewhere you’d actually want to stay. That’s exactly the job a home bar is supposed to do.
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Exterior photo shows the Craftsman with a three-car garage and covered porch. Floor plan below details the full 2,251 square feet across three bedrooms and the covered deck.
Pro Tip: Board-and-batten siding paired with stone accents sheds water more effectively than lap siding alone, because the vertical seams push moisture down and away rather than letting it pool in horizontal joints. Building in a region with heavy seasonal rain? Worth raising specifically with your contractor before the siding decision gets made.
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