Outgrowing a house is not about needing more rooms — it is about running out of places to put the noise. The Friars Row answers that with an open main-floor layout that keeps the family in orbit, a farmhouse exterior that earns the neighborhood, and a bonus room upstairs that absorbs whatever the rest of the house cannot.
Specifications
- Sq. Ft.: 3,171
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2.5
Floor Plan
The single-story footprint spans 78 feet wide, with a central living, dining, and kitchen core doing most of the work. To the right, the primary suite gets his-and-hers closets, mudroom access, and a direct line to the garage. Two bedrooms, an office, and a shared bath anchor the left wing, and a rear patio runs nearly the full width of the house.
Floor Plan
Upstairs splits cleanly into three zones: an open-below void on the left, a loft in the center, and the bonus room on the right, with stairs and a half-bath holding the middle together. Families who need a dedicated homework room, a playroom that can close its own door, or just somewhere to put the noise get it here without sacrificing anything on the main floor.
Gambrel Roofline and a Side Porch That Actually Has Room to Breathe
White stucco, dark shingles, and slate-toned window frames give the exterior a composed, unhurried look. The two-story section anchors the left while a lower wing extends right, and warm light through every window keeps the rendering from feeling like a sales sheet.
In The Details: The asymmetrical roofline earns its keep by letting the taller left section hold a second floor without making the whole house feel top-heavy. That covered entry porch in the center is a proper transition space — not just a door slapped onto a facade — and it’s the kind of thing you only fully appreciate after living somewhere that didn’t have one.
Open-Plan Living Where the Red Smeg Does All the Decorating
That retro red refrigerator is the only saturated color in an otherwise warm-neutral room, and it earns the attention. Dark wood frames on the sofas and armchairs keep the upholstery from going soft, French doors pull the outside in without demanding much, and ivy spills over the coffee table like it belongs there. The whole room reads relaxed without looking accidental.
- The island seating faces the living area, so whoever’s cooking isn’t cut off from conversation
- A loft railing above suggests usable square footage that doesn’t show up in the main living footprint
- The range hood is wall-mounted and centered over the cooktop, keeping sightlines clear across the kitchen
Step inside and the kitchen makes the strongest case for the whole house.
Smeg in Red Does the Heavy Lifting So the Rest Can Stay Quiet
Dark granite countertops anchor the island while cream barstools and white cabinetry keep everything else restrained. One bold refrigerator. The room doesn’t need anything else.
Overhead View Reveals How a Red Fridge Can Anchor an Entire Kitchen
Black granite on both the island and perimeter counters ties the two zones together visually. Three bar stools line one side, leaving the sink end open for actual cooking room — a small decision that makes a real difference when two people are in the kitchen at once.
Color Story: Black and white handle the structural work, but the red refrigerator is what gives the palette any warmth at all. Warm wood floors stop the high-contrast cabinetry from reading as cold. Pull that one piece of color out and the room turns into a very tidy showroom.
Layered Neutrals and a Low-Profile Bed That Makes Ceilings Feel Taller
The fabric upholstery on the bed frame picks up the same warm gray as the area rug, so the room reads cohesive without being matchy. Poufy floor cushion at the foot of the bed. It shouldn’t work as well as it does.
Style Tip: Low-profile beds lose visual height, and the fix is easier than most people think. Hang curtains close to the ceiling rather than just above the window frame, and the eye travels up automatically, compensating for what the shorter headboard gives away. No structural cost, no renovation required.
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The exterior rendering shows a modern farmhouse with mixed gray and white gables, a brick entry, and large windows. Below it, the floor plan spans 78 feet wide across three bedrooms, an office, open living and dining, a primary suite with his-and-hers closets, a mudroom, a utility room, a screened patio, and a two-car garage.
Pro Tip: Separating his-and-hers closets from the primary bathroom keeps morning routines from bottlenecking in one room. And if you’re building from scratch, positioning the utility room next to the mudroom and garage entry cuts the distance between the car and the laundry hamper to almost nothing — a small adjacency that pays off every single week.
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