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Specifications
- Sq. Ft.: 2,248
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2.5
Floor Plan
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Single-story layout with three bedrooms, a primary suite with a walk-in closet and ensuite, open great room, dining, kitchen, pantry, flex room, and a covered patio off the rear.
Modern Farmhouse Rear Elevation with Covered Patio and Two-Car Garage
Board-and-batten siding in white anchors the exterior, paired with a dark asphalt roof that reads almost charcoal in the evening light. The covered patio sits at the center with exposed timber framing, flanked by Adirondack chairs on a poured pad. Hydrangeas soften the foundation, and the garage wing adds practical mass without overwhelming the profile.
Vaulted Ceilings and Exposed Beams Ground This Warm, White Living Room
Exposed wood beams anchor the vaulted ceiling while cream sofas and dark hardwood floors pull warmth from the shiplap fireplace surround, reaching nearly to the peak.
The Fireplace Surround’s Vertical Scale
The shiplap cladding runs floor to ceiling rather than stopping at mantel height, which forces your eye upward and makes the vaulted ceiling feel intentional rather than accidental. That vertical column of white also visually separates the built-in bookcase on the left from the seating area without any wall partition needed. It’s a structural decision that doubles as the room’s organizing focal point.
Step inside and the open-plan kitchen and dining area shows exactly how the ranch’s square footage gets put to work.
Reclaimed Wood Table and Iron Chandelier Anchor an Open Kitchen-Dining Space
A wagon-wheel chandelier in matte black hangs over the dining table, which sits close enough to the kitchen island that passing dishes between the two spaces is genuinely easy.
Soapstone Island and Brass Hardware Set the Tone in This Vaulted Kitchen
Fluted wood panels wrap the island base, paired with a dark soapstone counter that grounds the otherwise light palette of cream cabinetry. The arched marble backsplash over the cooktop is the room’s focal point. Brass pot filler and cabinet hardware tie it together without feeling overdone. Exposed ceiling beams keep the vaulted space from feeling too precious.
Style Tip: Soapstone is worth considering if you cook heavily. It won’t etch from acids the way marble does, and the dark surface hides everyday wear far better than lighter stone. It does scratch, but many homeowners find that those marks sand out with fine-grit paper.
Mudroom and Laundry Side-by-Side Keeps the Chaos Contained
Beadboard-paneled lockers with brass hooks feed directly into a laundry room where folded whites stack on a marble counter above the washer-dryer pair.
The Psychology Behind This: Placing coat hooks at a height that’s visible the moment you walk in from outside nudges people to actually use them. When the drop zone is obvious and easy, clutter stays out of the main living areas without any effort from anyone. Designers call it passive organization, and it works better than any storage system that requires conscious commitment.
Iron Bed Frame and Shiplap Walls Pull Off a Ranch-House Bedroom Done Right
The iron frame pairs with upholstered headboard and footboard panels in a warm tobacco linen. Vertical shiplap runs floor to ceiling on the accent wall, and the arched doorway keeps it from feeling too rustic. That bench at the foot of the bed earns its spot.
By The Numbers: Bench seating at the foot of a bed is one of those additions that gets used more than people expect. It’s a practical landing spot for pillows you pull off at night, a place to sit while putting on shoes, and it adds visual weight to the foot of the bed that a bare frame can’t provide on its own.
Dark Vanity, Brass Fittings, and a Soaking Tub That Earns Its Square Footage
Dark walnut cabinetry pairs with a black countertop and undermount sinks. Brass faucets repeat across both sink stations. Vertical shiplap wainscoting and white walls keep the palette from feeling heavy.
Fun Fact: Freestanding tubs look best positioned away from walls, but plumbing still needs to reach them. Rough-in costs can climb if the drain location doesn’t line up with your existing floor plumbing, so confirm placement with your contractor before finalizing the floor plan.
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Exterior rendering of a modern farmhouse paired with its single-level floor plan below.
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