Christmas Eve, and the cousins have already claimed the loft while someone drags every chair in the house toward the dining room and the screened porch fills with the overflow crowd who swear they just needed some air. The London Fog is built around exactly that kind of night: a loft that gives the kids their own territory, a screened porch that keeps things going past dark, an open main level that absorbs a crowd without complaint, and a layout that still feels like a house on a quiet Tuesday in January.
Specifications
- Sq. Ft.: 3,294
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3.5
Floor Plan – Main Floor
The first floor centers on an open kitchen, dining room, and living room that flow together without a wall to interrupt them. A screened porch sits off the dining area, and the mudroom and pantry anchor the garage entry — keeping the drop-zone chaos well away from wherever guests are standing.
Floor Plan – Second Floor
The upper level holds a master suite with walk-in closet and private bath, two additional bedrooms, stacked laundry, and an open loft that looks down over the staircase — which is exactly where the kids will be at 11 p.m.
Floor Plan – Basement
The basement level packs in a family room with wood stove, a guest bedroom with built-in bunk beds, a mechanical room, and shelved storage. An arch connects the main living area to the utility spaces, and a terrace opens off the top of the plan to add outdoor access below grade.
Covered Porch Tucked Into the Roofline Like It Was Always Meant to Be There
Dark wood deck rails and a covered screened porch sit mid-level on this white-sided exterior, with a walk-out lower level below that adds livable square footage without interrupting the clean lines above.
Style Math: White LP siding plus dark shingle roofing plus a wood-toned screened porch gets you classic farmhouse with enough contrast to avoid reading as plain. It photographs well in every season, which matters more than people admit. The stone chimney anchoring the right side does its job without demanding attention.
Checkerboard Marble Entry That Earns Its Drama Before You Say a Word
Black marble tiles with white veining set a tone fast — and the wood console table with turned legs keeps it from tipping into pretension. Abstract art above pulls the palette together without overreaching.
- Diagonal tile layout makes the entry feel larger than it measures
- Arched ceiling detail above the hallway adds architectural weight without structural complexity
- Potted olive tree introduces organic texture against all that high-contrast geometry
Exposed Ceiling Beams and a Stone Fireplace That Actually Earn the Word “Cozy”
Vaulted shiplap ceilings with raw wood beams do more visual work here than any light fixture could.
Two linen sofas face each other across a round wood coffee table, with a woven rug anchoring the seating zone below. Mid-century spindle chairs in walnut pull the eye forward. The floor-to-ceiling fieldstone surround is the room’s spine — everything else just orbits it.
Warm Oak, Marble, and Brass Pull Off What Most Kitchens Only Attempt
Four woven counter stools line a wood-clad island topped with veined marble that matches the backsplash almost exactly. That continuity is what makes the whole wall read as intentional rather than busy. Brass hardware and pendant fittings tie it together without competing, and open glass cabinets on either side keep the upper half from feeling heavy.
In The Details: Matching your island countertop stone to your backsplash slab works best when both pieces come from the same lot. Variation between slabs can break the continuity you’re going for, so ask your stone supplier to pull matching slabs before you commit.
Bentwood Chairs and Dome Pendants Doing the Heavy Lifting in a Big Dining Room
Bentwood chairs in a near-ebony finish pull focus against the light oak table without fighting it. Two dome pendants hang low enough to actually matter, and natural light from the window wall keeps the room from reading heavy despite all that dark wood. Potted olive trees add height. No clutter.
Material Matters: Bentwood chairs have been made essentially the same way since the 1800s, which is part of why they hold up so well in modern rooms. Steam-bent beech doesn’t warp the way solid flat-sawn wood can, so these tend to outlast trendier alternatives by a wide margin. If you find a set at an estate sale, buy them.
Gray Linen, Warm Wood, and a Pendant That Knows Exactly Where to Hang
Pendant lighting hung low beside the bed handles what a sconce would normally do, freeing up the wall behind the headboard entirely. Gray upholstered headboard panels sit against a wood frame that keeps the palette from going cold, and layered bedding in charcoal and camel brings it all together without looking like a hotel room.
Did You Know: Platform beds sit closer to the floor than standard frames, which can help people who sleep warm since cooler air tends to settle near ground level. Before committing to one, check that your mattress is thick enough to make getting in and out comfortable without a box spring underneath.
Freestanding Tub by the Window, Rainfall Shower Behind Glass, Zero Compromises
Walnut cabinetry paired with a terrazzo-style countertop manages a warmth that all-white bathrooms usually can’t pull off. Rainhead showers in matte black read quieter than polished chrome — less spa brochure, more considered. Natural light does most of the actual work.
Quick Fix: Freestanding tubs fill faster than built-ins because there’s no surrounding ledge to heat up first, but they also lose heat faster since cold air circulates around the exterior. Full-height tile on the adjacent wall helps hold ambient warmth in the room, and a sheer curtain layer over the window keeps privacy without blocking daylight.
Warm Wood Desk, Arched Hallway, and an iMac That Looks Right at Home
An oak desk runs wall-length beside tall windows, with a walnut bookcase holding binders, sculptures, and books alongside it. The arched hallway behind frames the whole thing without trying.
Style Tip: Wall-length desks built without legs give a room more visual breathing room than a freestanding piece. Pair one with a bookcase in the same wood tone and they’ll read as cohesive without looking like a catalog set. Let the chair be the thing that breaks the pattern.
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Exterior rendering shows a modern farmhouse with brick and white siding above a first-floor plan with screened porch, garage, and open kitchen.
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