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Specifications
- Sq. Ft.: 592
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
Floor Plan
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This compact 23 x 30 layout fits two bedrooms, a full bath, and a stacked washer/dryer into an efficient footprint. The open kitchen, dining, and living area runs along the left side. A covered porch off the dining space adds outdoor access. Both bedrooms sit along the right wall with 9-foot ceilings throughout.
Blue Siding and a Covered Patio Make This Cottage Surprisingly Livable
Lap siding in a muted slate blue gives the exterior a calm, coastal feel without overdoing it. Two wicker chairs sit under the covered porch, positioned to catch afternoon shade. French doors open directly to what appears to be a dining area. Low-maintenance landscaping frames the foundation cleanly.
Cream Chairs and a Wall-Mounted TV Keep the Living Room Unpretentious
Two white armchairs face a flat-screen TV above a honey-toned wood credenza. Light oak floors and warm beige walls keep things easy.
Cézanne on the Wall and French Doors to the Yard Keep Dinner Casual
White dining chairs with black floral seat cushions anchor a simple rectangular table. French doors flood the space with natural light. A framed still-life painting adds color without demanding attention.
Why It Works: Hanging art in a dining room near a window can feel risky, but the muted tones in this still-life hold their own against the natural light pouring in from the French doors. The open doorway to the right keeps the room from feeling boxed in, which matters in a smaller floor plan.
Dark Marble Countertops and Shaker Cabinets Keep This Kitchen Grounded
Black-veined countertops do a lot of work here, anchoring the all-white cabinetry without competing with it. The faucet sits noticeably off-center from the sink. Stainless appliances tie it together cleanly.
Quick Fix: Undermount sinks sit flush with the countertop, which makes wiping crumbs off the counter much easier than with a drop-in rim. If you’re choosing between the two during a renovation, undermount pairs better with stone surfaces like this one.
The bedroom carries that same grounded approach, where wood tones do the heavy lifting without much fuss.
Walnut Nightstands and a Leather Headboard Keep the Bedroom Honest
Warm walnut frames a cream upholstered headboard, and the matching nightstands on either side have open shelving below the drawers. Practical storage without closing anything off. Patterned pillows and a geometric bedspread keep the palette lively without competing with each other.
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Exterior rendering of a light blue cottage sits above the floor plan, showing two bedrooms, an open kitchen and living area, and a covered porch.
Color Story: Light blue siding reads as neutral in shaded settings but picks up more color in direct sun. If you’re drawn to it, pair it with dark window frames the way this plan does. The contrast keeps the exterior from feeling washed out.
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