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Specifications
- Sq. Ft.: 1,488
- Bedrooms: 2-3
- Bathrooms: 2.5
Floor Plan
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This single-story layout centers on an open great room connecting to the kitchen and dining area. The primary suite sits privately off the right wing with a walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms share the left side, and a mudroom links the foyer to the two-car garage.
Gray Vinyl Siding and a Concrete Patio Anchor This Backyard Elevation
Taupe-gray lap siding pairs with white trim around every window. Sliding glass doors open onto a small concrete patio with a curved garden bed out front.
Laundry Room and Mudroom Cubby Share One Smart, Hardworking Corner
Stainless front-load washer and dryer sit beneath upper cabinets with a “Wash & Dry” sign tucked between rolled towels and a small plant. Steps away, a built-in mudroom cubby offers a cushioned bench, pull-out drawers below, and a single coat hook. Two functions, one compact footprint.
Pro Tip: Placing the mudroom cubby directly adjacent to the laundry room means wet gear and dirty clothes never have to travel far. If you’re building new, rough in an extra electrical outlet inside the cubby cabinet so a small vacuum or boot dryer has a home without an extension cord running across the floor. That single detail saves daily frustration.
Sliding Barn Door Connects a Home Office to the Kitchen Without Sacrificing Either
White shiplap barn door on black hardware slides open to reveal a wood-tone desk, leather sofa, and floating shelves styled with plants and framed photos. Keep it open and the office borrows light from the kitchen’s pendant-lit island. Close it and the noise stays out.
Try This: Barn doors don’t block sound as well as a hinged door with a traditional latch, but they’re a solid trade-off if privacy matters more than acoustics. If you’re working from home and need real quiet, consider pairing the barn door with an interior door stop and a soft rubber perimeter seal to reduce sound bleed from the kitchen.
Moving into the main living area, you get a clear sense of how the open-concept layout actually performs in practice.
Stone Fireplace Wall Does the Heavy Lifting in This Open Living Room
Natural stone runs floor-to-ceiling around the firebox, grounding the room without a single shelf or built-in competing for attention.
Dark Island Base Against White Cabinetry Is a Classic Contrast That Still Earns Its Place
Black island base paired with white quartz countertop anchors the kitchen without competing with surrounding cabinetry.
- Pendant lighting above an island works best when hung at consistent heights
- Dark base cabinets on an island can hide scuffs and wear better than light finishes
- Bar-height stools with upholstered seats add comfort for longer meals at the island
Low-Profile Bed Frame and Warm Lamp Glow Make This Master Bedroom Feel Grounded
Gray bedding layered over a dark upholstered frame keeps the palette quiet. Two matching table lamps do real work here, casting warm pools of light that the single recessed ceiling fixture can’t reach alone.
History Corner: Platform beds like this one trace their roots to ancient Egyptian furniture, where low wooden frames kept sleepers close to the ground for both practical and cultural reasons. The style moved through Japanese design traditions before landing in mid-century Western interiors. Today’s versions borrow the silhouette but swap hand-carved wood for upholstered frames.
Marble Surround and a Walk-In Closet View Make This Bathroom Feel Like It Has Room to Breathe
Calacatta marble wraps the soaking tub surround and carries through to the vanity countertop, keeping the palette cohesive without feeling matched. The glass enclosure over the tub-shower combo is a smart call in a smaller footprint. Through the doorway, open shelving holds folded towels and bottles within easy reach.
Quick Fix: Soaking tubs set into a marble surround can trap moisture at the seam where the stone meets the tub deck, so make sure your installer applies a flexible, waterproof caulk rather than grout at that joint. Grout cracks over time as the tub flexes under weight, and water that gets behind the surround is a slow, expensive problem.
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Exterior photo shows a Craftsman bungalow with cedar shake siding; floor plan below reveals three bedrooms and open-concept living.
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