Families with aging parents don’t debate whether to add a suite — they debate who brings it up first. The Beausejour settles that conversation in the floor plan itself, with a finished basement that hands in-laws their own floor, a farmhouse kitchen wide enough for two people actually cooking at the same time, covered outdoor space where everyone ends up after dinner, and a layout that keeps the generations close without stacking them on top of each other.
Specifications
- Sq. Ft.: 2,826
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2.5
Floor Plan – Main Floor
The main floor opens with a mudroom and pantry off the front stoop, which catches the clutter before it ever reaches the kitchen. From there, the kitchen and dining room share the back half of the plan, the living room anchors to the right around a fireplace, and a covered porch connects off the dining area. Stairs point down to a finished level below.
Floor Plan – Second Floor
The upper level holds three bedrooms, a shared bathroom with soaking tub, and a walk-in closet with bench off the master. The staircase opens back down to the main floor.
Floor Plan – Basement
The basement splits into two bedrooms, a shared bathroom, and a generously sized family room — which is really the whole pitch for anyone moving a parent in.
Open-Concept Entry Where the Staircase Actually Earns Its Square Footage
Light wood treads against white risers keep the staircase from feeling heavy, and the black steel railing gives the whole thing some backbone without making the entry feel like a parking garage. A fiddle-leaf fig in a concrete planter marks the transition into the living room. The woven baskets clustered near the entry mirror are actually doing storage work — they’re not just sitting there for the photo.
Quick Fix: Open-riser stairs look sharp, but they can feel precarious for young kids or older in-laws. A low horizontal bar added mid-railing is something most contractors can handle in a day — it barely registers visually, but the safety difference is real.
Dark-Trimmed Windows and a Window Bench That Actually Invites You to Sit
Sheer curtains soften the black window frames without hiding them — a harder balance to land than it looks. The dark green cabinetry on the built-in bench is one of those quiet decisions that holds the whole room together, the kind of thing you notice when it’s missing more than when it’s there.
Worth Knowing: Pale, natural-finish wood floors are practical for families but show every scuff and scratch with a frankness that gets old fast. Matte or satin polyurethane hides daily wear far better than high-gloss coatings and is much easier to spot-repair without refinishing the whole floor.
Wicker Pendants and Wishbone Chairs That Know Exactly What They’re Doing
Oversized woven pendants anchor the dining table without overwhelming it, and the wishbone chairs in natural wood with dark seats are a classic pairing for a reason. Outside, mature trees frame the sliding glass wall in a way that no landscaping budget actually replicates — that part you either inherit with the lot or you wait twenty years for.
Budget Tip: Rattan and wicker pendants add texture to an open-plan space without closing in the ceiling visually. They’re also easier to swap out than a hardwired fixture, making them a lower-cost way to refresh a room later. Look for shades with an open weave so you don’t lose too much light output.
Black Barstools, Warm Oak, and a Kitchen Island That Actually Has Room to Work
Four backless barstools line a natural oak island topped with dark stone. Track lighting overhead pulls focus without competing with the black-framed windows behind the perimeter counters. The kitchen keeps its material palette tight — oak, dark stone, matte black — and it’s better for it. The smart fridge on the left wall is the one concession to the present decade, and honestly it sticks out a little.
Common Mistake: Black-framed windows look sharp against white cabinetry, but they absorb heat and can warp or crack surrounding drywall over time if the frames aren’t properly caulked and sealed. Check the interior finish annually, especially on south-facing windows with prolonged sun exposure. A quality paintable caulk handles most gaps before they become a bigger problem.
Sloped Ceilings and a Brown Leather Headboard That Don’t Need to Try Hard
Pendant lights hung from a sloped ceiling are finicky to get right, and whoever placed these got it right.
Suspending globes at uneven drops along the pitch keeps them at eye level from the bed without fighting the roofline — a small thing that makes a noticeable difference when you’re lying there at 7am. The rug does real work too: a bold abstract pattern under neutral bedding stops the room from reading flat without adding color. Bean bag in the corner quietly handles overflow seating. No drawer space required.
Zellige Tile, a Freestanding Tub, and a Shower That Doesn’t Apologize for Taking Up Space
Handmade zellige tiles cover the shower walls with that signature uneven glaze — the kind that looks better in a room than it photographs. Wood vanity drawers keep things grounded while the marble countertop and filled soaking tub pull the room toward spa territory. It’s a lot of competing materials, and somehow they hold.
Style Tip: Freestanding tubs look best with genuine clearance around them, not just a few inches of breathing room. For households where mobility is a consideration, that open space also makes getting in and out substantially safer than a built-in surround. A grab bar mounted to the nearby wall won’t ruin the aesthetic — and it can make a real difference.
Stacked Washer-Dryer, Wainscoting, and a Mudroom That Actually Works
Olive shiplap wainscoting does the practical work of hiding scuffs while the stacked units tucked into oak cabinetry recover the floor space a side-by-side pair would eat. Mudrooms earn their square footage or they don’t. This one does.
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Exterior rendering of a white farmhouse cottage paired with a single-story open-concept floor plan below.
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