Traditional-Style Duplex with Matching 1-Bed Unit and Open-Concept Living (Floor Plan)

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Specifications

Sq. Ft.: 1,184
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2

Floor Plan

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Mirrored duplex units each include one bedroom, open kitchen-dining, living room, and pantry-laundry with a stacked washer-dryer.

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Light Gray Siding and Hip Roof on a Compact Duplex Rear Elevation

Soft gray lap siding wraps the exterior beneath a dark charcoal hip roof. Two sets of French doors open onto separate concrete patios. Wicker furniture with blue cushions sits left; a rattan bench anchors the right patio beside potted plants.

Sunlit Living Room Pairs Sectional Seating with Warm Hardwood Floors

Hardwood floors catch the afternoon light pouring through a wide triple-pane window. A green sectional anchors the space over a bordered area rug. A two-tone wood dresser sits beneath a wall-mounted flat-screen TV, with a glass-panel door leading outside.

White Shaker Cabinets and Granite Counters Define a Galley Kitchen

White cabinetry, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, and wood floors connect the kitchen to the dining area.

Designer’s Secret: Painting the cabinet interiors a contrasting color draws the eye inward and adds depth without requiring new hardware or doors. It costs far less than a full remodel. Kitchens this compact benefit most from that trick since every visual layer counts.

Framed Landscape Art Anchors a Dining Room Built for Gatherings

Maple-tone dining table seats six on painted wood chairs with slatted backs. A framed oil painting adds color against the greige walls. Hardwood floors run through to a hallway with a double-hung window.

The Role of Art Placement in Dining Rooms

Hanging art at seated eye level rather than standing eye level keeps the painting connected to the activity at the table. In dining rooms, that typically means centering the piece around 57 to 60 inches from the floor. Choosing a painting with earthy greens and ochres, as seen here, pulls warmth from wood floors without requiring any additional accessories.

Sliding Glass Doors Bring Greenery Into a Bedroom Built for Rest

Blue floral bedding covers a queen bed with a light wood frame; sliding doors open to a grassy yard.

Why It Works: Sliding glass doors in a bedroom pull outdoor light deep into the space without adding a single fixture. Pairing them with neutral walls keeps the room from feeling busy. The result is a bedroom that reads as larger than its square footage suggests.

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The exterior rendering shows a craftsman-style duplex with gray siding, a hip roof, and twin entry stoops. Below, the floor plan reveals two identical 1-bedroom units, each with an open kitchen-dining area, stacked laundry, and a 15×12 living room.

Editor’s Note: Each unit packs a full pantry and laundry closet into just 5 by 6 feet, proving that compact footprints do not have to sacrifice function. Positioning the stacked washer-dryer behind a closet door keeps utility equipment out of the main living sight lines. At 32 feet wide and 31 feet deep, the total building fits comfortably on lots that would rule out larger multifamily construction.

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