Most modern farmhouses slap board-and-batten on the outside and call it done. The Hollypark earns the label, with a loft that actually absorbs the overflow when homework spreads across every flat surface, an open kitchen where dinner stays loud and unhurried, a mudroom that takes the third backpack without complaint, and a primary suite that closes off from the rest of it.
Specifications
- Sq. Ft.: 1,900
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2.5
Floor Plan – Main Floor
The first floor runs kitchen, dining, and family room as one continuous space, with a mudroom, pantry, foyer, and attached two-car garage rounding out the layout.
Floor Plan – Second Floor
Upstairs, the square footage divides sensibly: a loft open to the staircase, three bedrooms, a primary bath with a 72-inch vanity, and a walk-in closet measured at 7-4 by 7-6. The two secondary bedrooms share a full bath. The loft placement is deliberate — kids can disappear up there without the whole main floor knowing about it.
Try This: Built-in shelving along the back loft wall and a long desk surface at counter height turn it into a proper homework station rather than a second couch room. Add a pendant or two overhead so the lighting doesn’t undercut the effort.
Dark Navy Island Against White Cabinetry Is a Combination Worth Copying
Three lantern pendants in an oil-rubbed bronze finish hang above the island without crowding it, and white bar stools keep the contrast from tipping into heavy. Behind the range, herringbone subway tile runs the full backsplash alongside a wall-mounted pot filler — a detail that only makes sense if someone actually cooks there, and here it clearly does.
Style Tip: If your ceilings clear nine feet, swap the island pendant chains for longer drops. Aim for the bottom of each fixture to sit roughly 36 inches above the countertop — low enough to throw useful light on your prep surface, high enough that nobody ducks walking past.
Stone Fireplace Surround Running Floor to Ceiling Earns Every Inch of Wall Space
Stacked stone climbs all the way to the ceiling with a wood mantel shelf interrupting the run — a combination that anchors the light gray walls and pale hardwood floors without needing much else in the room to compete.
Common Mistake: Placing a TV directly above the firebox looks symmetrical on a mood board and genuinely uncomfortable in practice — your neck will remind you every movie night. If the fireplace is the room’s focal point, give the screen its own wall and let each one do its job separately.
Candle-Style Chandelier Over a Dark Dining Set Pulls the Whole Open Plan Together
Open floor plans fail when nothing anchors the dining zone.
A wrought iron chandelier with candle-style lights drops low enough over the dark wood table to claim the space as its own — not just floating overhead decoratively but actually staking out territory. Black chairs against light hardwood floors add contrast without competing with the white kitchen cabinetry visible in the background. The geometric area rug handles the rest, defining the dining area the way a wall would without blocking the sightline to the staircase.
Moving upstairs, the primary bedroom makes a case for why vaulted ceilings belong on every family’s wish list.
Vaulted Ceiling and Four Windows Give This Bedroom Views Worth Waking Up For
Carpet keeps things quiet underfoot, which matters more in an upstairs bedroom than people usually admit until they’ve lived without it. Gray bedding and an upholstered headboard stay neutral without going cold. Four windows frame the fall foliage outside, and the vaulted ceiling gives the whole room enough air that it never feels like it’s just the space left over after the kids’ rooms got theirs.
Marble Tile Inside a Glass Shower Enclosure Does the Heavy Lifting Here
Large-format marble wall tile paired with a mosaic pebble floor gives this walk-in shower genuine texture contrast — the kind that reads well even before the fixtures go in.
Did You Know: Frameless glass shower enclosures rely on tempered panels that are significantly stronger than standard glass. Keeping them looking good is simpler than it sounds — a quick squeegee after each use stops hard water deposits from bonding to the surface before they dry and become an actual project to remove.
Low-Profile TV Console With Open Shelving Keeps the Loft From Feeling Like an Afterthought
No ceiling fan, no overhead fixture — recessed lighting carries the whole room. The sectional sits low to the ground, which opens up sightlines, and books mixed with small plants fill the console shelves without crowding the screen. Neutral carpet ties the space together without announcing itself. It’s a room that works without trying to look like one.
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Exterior view of a two-story modern farmhouse with board-and-batten siding and a two-car garage. The first-floor plan below covers 822 square feet, including the family room, kitchen, mudroom, and foyer.
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