There’s a specific kind of morning this house was built for: coffee still hot, two chairs already angled at the treeline, nothing on the agenda before nine. The Blue Wren delivers it through a wraparound deck that chases the light around three sides, an open living area that spills directly outside, and a floor plan scaled for two people who long ago traded extra rooms for better ones.
Specifications
- Sq. Ft.: 1,276
- Bedrooms: 1-2
- Bathrooms: 1-2
Floor Plan – Main Floor
The main level centers on a generous Dining/Living room with a fireplace, flanked by a bedroom with closet on one side and a combined Foyer/Kitchen on the other. A wraparound deck extends off the back, with an octagonal bump-out adding a bit of character to the rear elevation. The Entry Porch anchors the front, and one full bath rounds out a compact, well-connected layout.
Floor Plan – Second Floor
A single-level layout opens into a 20’x24′ living room anchored by a fireplace, with kitchen and laundry sharing one combined space nearby. One bedroom sits at the lower left, dual closets close by, and stairs hint at a loft overhead. The wraparound deck wraps three exterior sides.
Board-and-Batten Blue with a Chimney That Means Business
A slate-gray hip roof sits low and wide over board-and-batten siding in deep teal-blue, white trim keeping it crisp. Mature shrubs soften the foundation, and a brick chimney adds just enough weight to keep the whole thing from floating off into cottage-cute territory.
Style Tip: Board-and-batten siding paired with a hip roof reads casual from the street but holds up architecturally in a way a gable rarely does at this scale. Keep the trim white, let the siding color carry the personality, and the exterior will age without demanding much from you.
Powder-Blue Cabinets That Make Every Other Kitchen Color Feel Like a Compromise
Dusty blue runs floor-to-ceiling across every cabinet face. It works because the white shiplap ceiling keeps the color from feeling heavy — glass-front uppers help too, breaking up the mass while showing off stacked dishware. Three schoolhouse pendants hang low over a clean white island, bar stools tucked beneath.
Quick Fix: A mid-tone blue reads warmer in natural light and noticeably cooler under artificial light, so test your swatch at both times of day before you commit to a full paint order. A white quartz countertop, like the one shown here, keeps the palette from tipping too dark regardless of the hour.
Crow Figurines, Red Candles, and a Mantel That Takes Fall Seriously
Ceramic pumpkins, black crow figurines, and red pillar candles crowd a white mantel without tipping into clutter. Two sunflower prints anchor the wall above. Down at the hearth, flower arrangements flank a pumpkin-embroidered pillow propped against pale green tile — small details, but they’re what make the room feel lived-in rather than staged.
Pro Tip: Mantel styling works best when you vary object heights across the shelf rather than centering everything symmetrically. Group odd numbers of objects and let a few pieces push toward the edges. The result reads more collected than decorated, which is the whole point.
Pure Country Framed Art and a Tray Ceiling That Earns Its Keep
Four horse portraits in matching black frames hang above a console and give the room a clear point of view — no ambiguity about what this space is going for. A wood-planked tray ceiling with a ceiling fan adds warmth overhead, and the dark furniture below keeps everything grounded without the room ever feeling oppressive.
In The Details: Tray ceilings with wood plank inserts read warmer than painted drywall versions because the material itself carries texture that paint simply can’t replicate. If you’re adding tongue-and-groove inside a tray, staining it slightly lighter than the surrounding trim keeps the ceiling from visually dropping too low into the room.
Move inside and the bedroom makes clear this house was designed around rest, not just sleep.
Geometric Mirror Headboard and a Layered Bed That Took Some Patience to Pull Off
Olive-gray walls hold the room without pressing in on it. Floral pillows mixed with teal velvet shouldn’t work together at all, and yet they do. Wall sconces keep the nightstands clear — a small thing that makes the whole surface feel less chaotic.
Oil-Rubbed Bronze Fixtures and Travertine Tile That Don’t Need Any Help
Travertine tile wraps the shower surround and floor in warm, veined stone that reads rich without announcing itself. Black hardware on the showerhead and tub spout ties the whole thing together cleanly. Worth noting: that gooseneck showerhead mount is the kind of detail most people don’t think about until they’re already standing in a tile shop making decisions they weren’t ready for.
River Rock Fire Pit and Two Teal Chairs Built for Doing Absolutely Nothing
Cobblestone construction wraps the fire pit base and makes it look like it was always there, not dropped in from a big-box garden center. Two wrought iron chairs in teal sit close enough to the flames to matter, the autumn treeline doing most of the decorating behind them.
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Exterior photo of a blue board-and-batten bungalow paired with its floor plan showing one bedroom, open living, and wraparound deck.
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