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Specifications
- Sq. Ft.: 1,384
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
Floor Plan
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This symmetrical duplex mirrors two identical units side by side, each with two bedrooms, a study, open kitchen and living area, and a private porch. Sliding glass doors connect the living spaces to covered porches. Shared bathroom and laundry keep each unit compact. The layout totals 38 by 41 feet.
Covered Back Porch Glows Against the Dusk
Warm interior light spills onto the brick-edged patio where two wood folding chairs wait.
By The Numbers: Covered porches like this one add usable square footage without the cost of a fully enclosed space. Wood folding chairs are a practical choice here because they fold flat and store indoors when the weather turns. Brick patio edging holds up better over time than poured concrete borders in areas with freeze-thaw cycles.
Pale Wood Floors and a Wall-Mounted TV Keep the Living Room Uncluttered
Light maple flooring and a walnut credenza anchor the space, while French doors pull the backyard patio directly into view.
Designer’s Secret: Mounting the TV flush to the wall and placing storage below on a credenza rather than a bulky entertainment unit frees up floor space in narrow rooms. It’s a practical move in duplex units where square footage is limited and every foot of open floor makes the room feel larger. Keeping the credenza legs visible rather than using a cabinet that sits on the floor reinforces that sense of openness.
Step inside the main living area and the open-concept layout becomes immediately clear.
Vaulted Ceiling Pulls the Kitchen and Living Room Into One Shared Space
Shaker-style white cabinets run the full kitchen wall, and granite counters wrap around to a peninsula that doubles as a dining spot. Pale hardwood ties it all together.
French Doors Open the Living Room Straight onto the Patio
Double French doors with divided-light grilles connect the interior to a covered patio where two wood folding chairs catch the afternoon sun. The pale hardwood floor runs continuously from inside to the threshold, blurring the boundary. A low-profile armchair anchors the corner without crowding the view.
Quick Fix: French doors let you borrow visual space from outdoors even when they’re closed. If privacy isn’t a concern, skip the curtains entirely and let the glass do the work year-round.
Walnut Furniture and a Cream Headboard Keep the Bedroom Grounded
Wood dresser, mirror, and bed frame share the same walnut finish, giving the room quiet cohesion.
Color Story: Walnut tones sit naturally between warm and cool, which makes them easy to pair with white walls and neutral bedding without the room feeling stark. If you’re working with a small bedroom, matching your case goods to your bed frame the way this room does keeps the eye from jumping around. Fewer finishes competing for attention make the space feel larger than it is.
Built-In Desk Faces the Window So You’re Never Staring at a Wall
A walnut desk built flush to the window sill puts natural light directly onto your work surface. Gray upholstered chair and white walls keep everything else quiet.
Why a Fixed Built-In Beats a Freestanding Desk Here
Running the desk the full length of the window wall maximizes surface area without consuming floor space the way a standalone desk would. The shallow drawer units built into the apron keep supplies close without adding separate storage furniture. It’s a practical choice for a small office where every square foot counts.
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Country-style exterior rendering sits above a mirrored duplex floor plan spanning 38 feet wide. Each unit holds two bedrooms, a study, open kitchen and living area, full bath, stacked washer/dryer, and a covered porch off the primary bedroom. The symmetrical layout means both units share equal square footage and nearly identical room configurations.
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