Couples who have rented enough vacation properties eventually notice the same pattern: the houses they never want to leave all have a covered outdoor space where inside and outside stop being separate things — coffee before anyone else is awake, wine after the sun drops below the treeline, a Saturday that stretches without effort. The Crestline is built around exactly that, with a porch deck designed for daily use, an open layout that keeps two people connected, and a footprint that stays manageable without feeling cramped.
Specifications
- Sq. Ft.: 550
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1.5
Floor Plan
The first floor splits into two clear zones: Box B handles the powder room, storage, and stair access, while Box A puts the kitchen and living area front and center. A covered stoop and porch deck anchor both ends of the plan.
Floor Plan
Upper level shows two bedrooms, shared bath, open stairwell, and raised floor shelf.
By The Numbers: Both bedrooms land between 7 and 8 feet wide — tight, but functional. A raised floor shelf near the stair landing recovers storage where most plans just waste the space, and the shared bath punches above its weight with a soaking tub, a separate toilet closet, and a double vanity area.
Olive Green Siding and a Cantilevered Second Story Built for Fall Weekends
Dark olive lap siding wraps both levels, with white trim framing the entry door and a wall-mount lantern casting warm light across the concrete patio.
Style Math: Running a darker tone on the main volume and a lighter one on the entry section keeps a small facade from reading as a single flat box. Lap siding does most of the heavy lifting, adding horizontal texture without requiring a second cladding material. Out front, a kettle grill and worn picnic table make it obvious that outdoor living was part of the plan from day one — not something tacked on after the fact.
Hardwood Treads, a Half Bath Off the Hall, and a View That Does All the Work
Warm stained treads against white risers ground the entry without heavy trim work. The compact half bath off the hall fits a toilet and a window — nothing more needed. Beyond the glass, fall color rolls across open hills in every direction, which is the kind of view that makes you forget you were trying to save money on the build.
Trend Alert: Pairing stained wood treads with painted white risers is one of the more cost-effective ways to add stair contrast, since you’re finishing two surfaces differently rather than installing anything new. The painted risers can be touched up without refinishing the whole staircase, which matters more the longer you live there.
Gallery Wall Done Right, From School Portraits to Full-Family Outdoor Sessions
Framed photos climb the corner wall in mixed wood tones, anchoring the room without a single piece of purchased art. Layered throw blankets and a fur accent on the sofa keep things feeling lived-in rather than staged for a listing photo.
Framed photos climb the corner wall in mixed wood tones, anchoring the room without a single piece of art.
Marble Counters, Gray Cabinets, and Pendant Lights That Actually Earn Their Keep
Quartz countertops with veining carry most of the visual weight in this kitchen. Gray upper cabinets keep things grounded, and two cone pendants over the island deliver focused task lighting exactly where you actually prep food — not somewhere decorative and useless three feet to the left.
Common Mistake: Pendant lights hung too high lose their purpose entirely. For kitchen islands, the bottom of the fixture should sit roughly 30 to 36 inches above the counter surface — go higher than that and the light source is out of the zone where it does real work.
Stepping inside the primary bedroom, the design shifts toward something quieter and more personal.
Bookcase Headboard, Teal Accent Wall, and a Closet System Worth Copying
Built-in shelving flanks the headboard and pulls double duty as nightstand and library in one. Folded denim stacked on open shelves reads tidier than most drawer systems would. Teal bedding ties directly back to the wall color, so the whole thing holds together without feeling like it was assembled from a mood board.
Stacked Laundry Closet Steps Away From the Full Bath, No Hauling Required
A stacked washer-dryer unit sits just outside the bathroom door, with a tub-shower combo, toilet, and gray vanity visible beyond.
Budget Tip: Stacking a washer and dryer rather than placing them side by side can free up several square feet in a tight hallway or closet. In homes under 1,000 square feet, that recovered floor space tends to matter more than it sounds. If you’re planning a small build, roughing in a stacked laundry location during framing costs almost nothing compared to reworking it after the walls are closed.
Bunk Beds, Boston Red Sox Bedding, and a Trophy Shelf That Tells You Everything
Sports trophies, framed certificates, and a Michigan vs. Ohio State poster share wall space with Red Sox bedding on a metal bunk frame. This room has a point of view and it is not subtle.
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Exterior rendering shows a two-story modern cottage with contrasting siding panels set against fall foliage. Below, the first-floor plan lays out a kitchen, living area, powder room, and covered stoop across 16 by 24 feet.
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