3-Bedroom Craftsman Cottage with Covered Balcony and Walkout Basement (Floor Plan)

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Specifications

Sq. Ft.: 1,974
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2.5

Floor Plan

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The upper level shows an owner’s suite, an open living and dining area, and a covered balcony. The lower level holds a kitchen with an eating bar, a utility room, an entry, a covered porch, and a garage.

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Floor Plan

Basement level holds two bedrooms, a family room, and a utility area. Both bedrooms sit along the left wall, while the family room opens toward a covered patio. Stairs connect to upper floors, and an optional partition near the utility space adds layout flexibility.

Worth Knowing: Walkout basements often include a covered patio like this one, which provides outdoor access without requiring exterior stairs from the main level. At 16 by 10 feet, this patio offers enough room for seating and still stays protected from rain. That combination makes the lower level feel far less like a basement and more like a main living floor.

Gray Lap Siding, Mountain Views, and a Covered Balcony Built for the Slope

Horizontal gray lap siding wraps the exterior, trimmed in white at the corners and windows. A covered balcony with cable railings sits above a drive-under garage. Snow-capped peaks rise behind tall conifers in the background.

Why It Works: Building on a sloped lot allows the lower level to open directly to grade on one side while the upper main floor stays level with the high side of the property. This configuration gives the home two distinct entry points without adding exterior staircase structures to the front facade. Cable railings on the balcony keep sightlines open toward the mountain backdrop.

Warm Wood, Soft Linen, and Blue Accents in a Light-Filled Sitting Room

Cream linen upholstery anchors the seating arrangement, paired with two wood-framed chairs in dusty blue fabric. A sputnik chandelier in aged brass hangs above a reclaimed wood coffee table. Sheer white curtains filter afternoon light across wide-plank floors and a blue-toned vintage-style area rug.

Trend Alert: Sputnik chandeliers, originally popular in the late 1950s, have returned as a go-to fixture for rooms that mix vintage and contemporary furniture. Their open, multi-arm silhouette works especially well in spaces with high ceilings and natural light, since the design casts minimal shadow. Brass finishes have largely replaced chrome in current versions, tying them to warmer wood tones throughout a room.

Walnut Cabinets, Marble Counters, and Pendant Lights Over a Kitchen Island

Warm walnut cabinetry pairs with marble slab countertops and a matching backsplash. Three globe pendants hang over the island, where woven rattan barstools provide seating. A matte black faucet, stainless refrigerator, and navy door add contrast throughout.

Editor’s Note: Marble slab backsplashes work best when the veining is bookmatched or continued from the countertop, creating visual flow across the wall. Running the same stone from counter to backsplash also reduces the number of material transitions, which makes a kitchen feel more cohesive without adding square footage.

Houndstooth Pillows, Blue Throws, and Gallery Walls in a Bedroom Done Right

Gray upholstered headboard anchors the bed against sheer linen curtains. Houndstooth accent pillows add pattern without noise. Rustic wood nightstands carry brass and ceramic lamps on either side. A tray sits centered on the bed with small vessels. Gallery art includes a classical bust print and an oval-framed rabbit portrait.

Reading the Gallery Wall Arrangement

Mixing frame styles, like the ornate gold oval beside flat black rectangles, only works when the subject matter ties the pieces together. Here, portraits and figurative art create enough visual consistency to hold the arrangement together. Spacing matters too; tight clustering above the nightstand keeps each frame in conversation with the others rather than drifting into separate focal points.