Most families don’t outgrow their starter home gradually — it happens on a Tuesday, all at once, when someone is doing homework on the kitchen floor because every surface is taken, backpacks are piled at the door, dinner is going, laundry is on its third cycle, and the car hasn’t fit in the garage in months because the garage became storage. The Harmon Place is built around that version of family life: a double garage that actually holds cars, an open main floor that can absorb the evening chaos, and enough layout separation that two conversations can happen simultaneously without anyone raising their voice.
Specifications
- Sq. Ft.: 1,558
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2.5
Floor Plan
The main floor puts the living room at the front left, with dining and kitchen running across the back. Laundry and a half bath tuck neatly beside the staircase, and the mudroom entry connects directly to the garage — a pantry and bench-and-hooks area right there to absorb the daily drop-zone mess before it spreads any further.
Floor Plan
The upper floor holds three bedrooms, two baths, and a stairwell landing; garage sits adjacent. MINILIST: 1. Br.1 at 11×14 is the largest room on this level | 2. A shared bath serves Br.2 and the hallway near the stair | 3. Mech. room tucks beside the upper bath, keeping utilities off the main living areas
Crisp White Siding and a Patio That Actually Gets Used
White lap siding wraps the back of this two-story farmhouse without making a fuss about it. A lantern-style wall sconce marks the rear entry, French doors open onto a small paver patio, and a wood-framed outdoor seating area does the rest. Nothing complicated — just a back of the house that’s ready for evenings.
In The Details: White vinyl lap siding holds up better than paint-on-wood in climates with big seasonal swings — it won’t crack or peel when temperatures shift. Placing the patio right off the French doors also cuts down on the worn dirt path that develops when the distance between inside and outside is just a few steps too long.
Botanical Ink Prints and a Blue Ceramic Vase That Earns Its Spot on the Coffee Table
Paired botanical ink prints anchor the entryway wall with enough presence to register without overwhelming a narrow space. Dark hardware on the double door keeps things grounded. On the coffee table, a matte blue ceramic vase sits on a wood tray — the kind of object that holds your eye for a second and then lets you move on, which is exactly what good decor should do.
Ask Yourself: Entryways with a console table, a mirror, and at least one framed piece tend to feel finished even when the rest of the house is still in progress. If you’re moving into a larger home, the entry is worth prioritizing early — it sets the tone for every room beyond it, and it’s the first thing you see when you walk through the door carrying groceries at 6:30 on a Wednesday.
Shiplap, Sconces, and Two Sofas Facing Each Other Like They Mean It
Symmetry does a lot of heavy lifting here. Two sofas sit parallel with matching olive-and-cream throw pillows, anchored by a round dark coffee table solid enough to hold the room together visually. The linear fireplace keeps the flame low and wide rather than tall, which suits the horizontal rhythm of the shiplap wall behind it — stacking a vertical fire against horizontal planks would fight itself, and someone made the right call not to.
The Psychology Behind This: Symmetrical seating arrangements create a subconscious sense of order and calm — part of why hotel lobbies lean on them so heavily. Having two equal focal points, the fireplace below and the TV above, gives the eye a clear resting place without forcing a choice between them.
Dark Granite, Two Barstools, and Lower Cabinets That Actually Match the Island
Fluted lower cabinets in a warm brown finish carry through to the island, so the kitchen reads as one cohesive unit rather than a collection of pieces that ended up in the same room. Black hardware ties everything together without demanding attention. Two barstools with woven seats add texture where the stone countertop keeps things cool and flat — a small contrast that keeps the whole composition from going stiff.
Fluted lower cabinets in a warm brown finish carry through to the island, so the kitchen reads as one cohesive unit rather than a mismatch of pieces.
Brass Candlestick Chandelier Over a Table That Doesn’t Need Anything Else
Natural oak table, cream boucle chairs on black frames, Roman shades filtering afternoon light into something softer than it has any right to be at 3 p.m.
Worth Knowing: Roman shades in a linen or woven texture do something blinds can’t — they block light without making a room feel shut down. Raised, they stack into a neat roll that doesn’t compete with whatever is outside the window. A small distinction, but it matters considerably in any room that faces south or west and gets hammered in the afternoon.
Sage Walls, a Textured Headboard, and Bedding That Looks Slept In on Purpose
Sage green walls keep the room grounded without reading cold. The linen-wrapped headboard has a scalloped trim detail that’s easy to miss on first glance but rewards a second look, and earthy brown pillows anchor the layered bedding without competing with it. Quiet room. Gets the job done.
History Corner: Sage green as a bedroom color has roots in the Arts and Crafts movement of the late 19th century, when designers pushed back against Victorian excess by pulling nature indoors through muted, organic tones. It fell out of fashion for decades before returning steadily in the 2010s as homeowners moved away from stark gray palettes. One reason it keeps coming back: it’s one of the few colors that reads warm or cool depending on the light hitting it, which gives it staying power across different exposures and times of day.
Dark Marble, Brass Faucets, and a Potted Plant That Pulls It Together
A dark veined marble countertop anchors the vanity, and brushed brass faucets add warmth against the wood cabinet finish below. The potted plant in the corner isn’t decorative filler — it breaks up what would otherwise be a lot of hard, reflective surfaces in a small space.
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Exterior photo shows a two-story modern farmhouse with white siding, a covered front porch, and an attached two-car garage. Below it, the first-floor plan reveals a living room, dining area, kitchen, laundry, pantry, entry, and stair access to the upper level.
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