Parents who have shared every room with their kids for a decade know exactly what they’re actually buying when they see a loft on a floor plan. The Bruce Place delivers on that unspoken promise: a dedicated upper loft that absorbs the chaos, an open main floor for the rest of family life, and a primary suite with a door that actually closes.
Specifications
- Sq. Ft.: 2,200
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2.5
Floor Plan – Main Floor
Single-story layout connects great room, kitchen, and dining openly, with master suite, garage, and two patios.
Floor Plan – Second Floor
Upper level shows two bedrooms, a loft, storage, shared bath, and deck access via staircase.
Gold Hardware and Double-Height Ceilings Make the Living Room Feel Like the Adult Zone
The chandelier’s brass frame and ribbed glass set the tone before you even sit down. White linen seating, a jute rug, and a white fireplace surround keep everything grounded — nothing too precious, nothing competing. That open second-floor loft railing visible overhead is a quiet reminder that the good room has a view, and that it belongs to someone specific.
Gold Tripod Lamps and a White Mantel Claim This Room for Grown-Ups Only
Brass tripod floor lamps flank a white wood-surround fireplace with a brick firebox. A natural fiber rug, round dark wood coffee table, and cream armchair pull the room together without overworking any single element. Warm without being fussy.
Common Mistake: Mounting a TV directly above a fireplace looks balanced on paper but creates real problems in practice. Heat and soot rise straight into the screen, shortening its lifespan, and the viewing angle forces necks upward at an uncomfortable tilt for extended watching. If you love the symmetry, a drop-down motorized mount that positions the screen lower when in use solves both problems at once.
Dark Walnut Cabinets and a Marble Island That Kids Will Absolutely Ruin
White oak barstools tuck under a waterfall marble island thick enough to feel architectural rather than decorative. Matte black pendants hang low over it. Glass-front uppers on the back wall keep the space from feeling boxed in, which matters more than people expect in a kitchen this size.
Trend Alert: Two-tone cabinetry with dark lowers and lighter uppers has been gaining traction as an alternative to all-white kitchens. It gives the space visual weight without committing to a fully dark palette. Pair it with unlacquered brass hardware and it’ll patina naturally over time, which only improves the look.
Cream Bouclé Chairs with Gold Legs Are Doing a Lot of Heavy Lifting in Here
Six bouclé dining chairs with brass-finished legs surround a round white table — a setup that’s clearly not designed with juice boxes in mind. Natural light comes through gridded windows and does most of the heavy lifting for atmosphere. The tall potted olive tree in the corner earns its place without telegraphing how hard it’s trying.
The Psychology Behind This: Round tables remove the hierarchy of a “head seat,” which subtly shifts how adults interact during meals. Designers often recommend them for spaces meant to feel intimate rather than formal. It’s a small structural choice with a real social effect.
Barn Door, Leather Headboard, and Zero Apologies for the Moody Color Palette
Warm taupe walls and a cognac leather headboard do the work here without any help from cheerful accents. Sheer linen curtains filter the light rather than celebrate it. The room isn’t trying to feel bright. That’s the point.
- Barn doors block sight lines better than hinged doors, keeping a bedroom visually separate from a hallway.
- Matching nightstand lamps signal symmetry without requiring identical furniture on both sides.
- Layering blankets at the foot of a bed adds visual weight that anchors the whole composition.
Vessel Sinks and Round Mirrors Claiming This Bathroom for Adults, Full Stop
Vessel sinks are a deliberate inconvenience for short people.
Both sinks sit high on a dark stone countertop — high enough that most kids won’t bother. Gold faucets pull the hardware together with the door pull visible in the mirror’s reflection, and round mirrors above the double vanity soften what could have been a very boxy wall.
Organic Coffee Table and Cream Sofa Staking a Quiet Claim on the Good Side of the House
A cream bouclé sofa faces a cloud-shaped black coffee table on a wood base, and curtains hung from a gold rod read warmer than they should against the gray walls — in a good way. Natural light handles the atmosphere. The small potted plant sitting on the books is doing just enough.
In The Details: Pinch-pleat curtains, like the ones shown here, hold their shape better over time than rod-pocket styles because the fabric is sewn into fixed folds rather than gathered loosely. They’re also easier to push open cleanly, which matters more than you’d think on a sliding glass door you’re actually using every day.
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Exterior rendering shows a transitional craftsman with stone accents and a standing-seam entry canopy. Below it, the first-floor plan reveals a main-level primary suite, open kitchen with island, great room with sloped ceiling, and single-car garage.
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