Families who build outside a subdivision usually have a truck in the driveway, a project in progress, and zero interest in an HOA telling them where to park it. The Holloway is built around that life: a three-car garage with workshop space, an open main floor where dinner stretches into homework stretches into late conversation, and a layout roomy enough that four kids and a dog do not feel like a crowd.
Specifications
- Sq. Ft.: 2,040
- Bedrooms: 3-4
- Bathrooms: 3.5
Floor Plan
Single-story layout with four bedrooms, open kitchen-dining-great room core, primary suite with walk-in closet, mudroom entry from garage, and a separate workshop bay with optional wall.
Warm Wood, White Walls, and a Covered Porch Built for Long Summer Evenings
Exposed timber gable framing and stone columns anchor a covered porch with seating already in place. It looks like it’s been there for thirty years, which is exactly the point.
Budget Tip: Metal roofing costs more upfront than asphalt shingles, but it lasts much longer and often qualifies for energy efficiency tax credits. On a long rectangular footprint like this one, that roof covers serious square footage, so durability isn’t an abstraction — it’s real money. Get multiple bids from installers who specialize in standing-seam specifically, because installation quality drives longevity more than the material itself.
Reclaimed Wood Table, Candlelight, and a Kitchen That Stays in the Conversation
Candles and crystal hurricanes dress a reclaimed trestle table set for six, and the white shaker cabinets with marble island behind it keep both spaces connected without a wall getting in the way. The open sightline from the kitchen to the dining is the whole argument for this floor plan in one glance.
History Corner: Farmhouse-style trestle tables trace their roots to medieval communal dining halls, where heavy plank construction allowed long tables to be assembled and disassembled quickly. That same joinery principle — mortise and tenon at the base — is why well-built versions today still feel rock solid without any center leg crowding your feet.
Brick Fireplace, Linen Sofas, and a Chandelier That Earns Its Place in the Room
The brick firebox is the real anchor here — everything else organizes around it. Sheer linen curtains pull natural light deep into the space without killing the view, and the round wood coffee table keeps foot traffic moving in a room where multiple seating zones converge.
- Brick fireplace surrounds retain heat longer than metal inserts, reducing how often you need to reload wood.
- Sheer curtains filter harsh afternoon sun without the visual weight of blackout panels.
- Round coffee tables improve foot traffic in rooms where multiple seating zones meet.
White Marble, Black Cage Pendants, and Stools That Pull the Whole Room Together
Shaker cabinets in crisp white run the full perimeter, but the walnut-toned bar stools and matching range hood accent keep things from reading as sterile. Three cage pendants hang low over the marble island. That black window frame above the sink is doing more work than it looks like — without it, all that white would have nowhere to land.
Editor’s Note: White shaker cabinets are one of the most resale-friendly choices a homeowner can make, consistently ranking among the finishes buyers expect to see. If you want warmth without repainting, swapping cabinet hardware from brushed nickel to oil-rubbed bronze does more than most people expect — and costs almost nothing by comparison.
Sage Green Bedding, Framed Ink Art, and Nightstands That Actually Hold Your Stuff
Sage green bedding does something most accent colors won’t: it reads as calm without feeling cold.
Two matching wood-and-metal nightstands flank the bed with enough surface for a clock, a plant, and a vase of flowers — still uncluttered. Three framed ink drawings above the headboard anchor the wall without demanding you look at them, which is about the best thing you can say about bedroom art.
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Exterior rendering shows a white barndominium with a metal roof and wood-gabled porch entry. The floor plan below reveals four bedrooms, a workshop, a garage, a mudroom with lockers, a walk-in closet, and a great room anchored by a kitchen.
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