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Specifications
- Sq. Ft.: 2,124
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3.5
Floor Plan
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This single-story layout puts the family room and dining area at the heart of the home, with the kitchen connecting directly to both. The primary suite sits privately off the right wing with its own walk-in closet. A mudroom with laundry anchors the garage entry. Covered porches front and rear add outdoor living on both ends.
Floor Plan
Second-floor layout features a central loft, three bedrooms, and a dining nook off the rear porch. The primary suite sits apart from the other two bedrooms, offering a natural privacy buffer. Mech/storage and a two-car garage round out the plan.
Blue Lap Siding and a Covered Porch That Earns Its Square Footage
Navy lap siding pairs with white trim and square columns on a covered porch furnished with Adirondack chairs. Layered plantings and dark mulch beds frame the foundation cleanly.
Trend Alert: Covered front porches are having a genuine moment in new construction, moving beyond curb appeal into actual outdoor living space. White square columns in a Craftsman profile give the look more structure than a basic ranch porch. Pair the look with durable composite furniture that holds up to seasons without constant upkeep.
Step inside and the kitchen does most of the talking before you’ve even set down your keys.
Dark Island Base, White Quartz Top, and Three Pendant Lights That Actually Fit the Space
Leather barstools pull up to a two-tone island anchored by a black base, with a pro-style faucet mounted well off-center.
Gray Tones Done Right in the Primary Bedroom
Charcoal upholstered bed frame anchors the room while layered gray bedding and a fringed throw keep it from feeling cold.
Style Tip: Monochromatic bedrooms work best when you mix textures rather than colors. Woven, smooth, and knit fabrics in the same tonal range create depth without visual clutter. The fringe on that throw is doing more work than it looks like.
Freestanding Tub, Fall Views, and a Vanity Counter Worth the Upgrade
Soaking tubs only work if the placement is right, and this one nails it.
Positioned beside a window overlooking fall foliage, the oval freestanding tub gets natural light without sacrificing privacy. The marble-look quartz countertop on the double vanity has enough veining to read as luxurious without trying too hard. Wall sconces flanking the mirror throw warm light where you actually need it.
Mudroom Built-Ins That Actually Handle the Load
Shiplap paneling and dark bronze hooks anchor the locker-style built-in without overwhelming the space. Storage runs vertical here, with cubbies above holding woven baskets and drawers tucked under the bench seat. That bench cushion in gray makes it functional, not just decorative. Rubber boots parked on the white tile floor tell you this room earns its place daily.
Pro Tip: Mudroom benches work harder when the seat opens or pulls out for shoe storage rather than leaving boots piled on the floor. If you’re building custom, ask your cabinet maker to add pull-out drawers beneath the seat rather than a lift-top, since lift-tops tend to get ignored once the space fills up.
Carpeted Treads, Iron Balusters, and a Window That Frames the Fall Colors
Wood newel posts anchor the stair railing while slim iron balusters keep the look open rather than heavy. Candlelight on the console below and a glimpse of autumn foliage outside do a lot of work for one corner.
Fun Fact: Carpet on stair treads tends to outlast hardwood in high-traffic homes because the fibers absorb impact and reduce surface wear. It’s also significantly quieter underfoot, which matters more than most buyers expect until they’ve lived with bare wood stairs for a year.
Carpeted Loft With a Low-Profile Media Console That Keeps Things Simple
Sectional with chaise, floating walnut console, and recessed lighting sized right for the space.
- Floating media consoles work better in loft spaces than entertainment centers because they don’t eat vertical space.
- Low-profile furniture keeps sightlines open to windows, which matters more in secondary rooms than most people expect.
- Recessed lighting in a loft pulls double duty since there’s no wall space to spare for floor lamps on the TV side.
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Exterior photo shows a Craftsman with blue lap siding, cedar shake accents, and a two-car garage with wood-panel doors. The floor plan below reveals a single-story layout with an upper loft, open kitchen and dining area, primary suite with a walk-in closet, mudroom, and a rear porch nearly double the size of the front.
Worth Knowing: Open-concept kitchens that share space with dining areas tend to feel larger than their square footage suggests because sightlines carry across both zones. A 9-by-12 kitchen can function well if the adjacent dining area absorbs overflow prep and serving space. Planning those two rooms together from the start usually produces better results than treating them separately.
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