The covered front porch tells you who builds a life here — families who wave at neighbors from a rocker, call the kids in for dinner from the steps, and let Saturday mornings stretch long with coffee before the day has any agenda. The Vireo is built around exactly that: a double garage for the bikes and gear, an open living area where dinner spills into homework time, and a covered porch wide enough to mean it.
Specifications
- Sq. Ft.: 1,541
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2.5
Floor Plan – Main Floor
The primary suite sits on the opposite side of the home from the two secondary bedrooms, which is a split you’ll appreciate the first time the kids have a sleepover. The living room opens under a 15-foot vault, with the kitchen and dining flowing directly off it. Covered porches anchor both the front and rear.
Navy Lap Siding and a Metal Roof That Actually Earns Its Curb Appeal
White railings and wood columns frame the covered front porch in a way that reads welcoming without being fussy. Against deep navy siding, that warm-toned front door earns every inch of attention it gets.
Vaulted Wood Ceiling and a Linear Fireplace That Do the Heavy Lifting
Warm walnut tongue-and-groove ceiling planks run overhead while white brick anchors the fireplace wall below — two materials that should be in tension but somehow aren’t. Pendant lighting and a globe sconce do the work of keeping those tall walls from feeling like a warehouse.
- The linear fireplace sits low and wide, anchoring the wall without competing with the TV mounted above it
- A round glass coffee table with candle lanterns breaks up the sectional’s bulk
- Two pendant styles hang at different heights, which gives the vaulted ceiling a reason to exist beyond square footage
Blue Shaker Cabinets and Butcher Block That Pull the Whole Kitchen Together
Slate-blue shaker cabinets run floor to ceiling, and the butcher block countertops bring enough warmth to keep the whole palette from reading cold. Gold hardware ties back to the refrigerator’s pull handles — a small thread, but it holds. The farmhouse sink sits slightly left of center under the windows, which is the kind of detail that bothers some people and nobody else notices.
Editor’s Note: Butcher block is having a long moment, and kitchens like this one show why it keeps holding on. It’s one of the few countertop materials that actually looks better with use, developing character rather than just showing wear. Pair it with painted cabinetry in a cool tone and the wood reads richer than it ever would against white.
Black Chairs and a Butcher-Block Table That Know Exactly What They’re Doing
Matte black dining chairs against a wood-grain table is a pairing that’s casual without being careless. The dome pendant keeps scale honest, and a jute rug underneath grounds the whole setup without asking for any attention.
Why That Pendant Works Better Than a Chandelier Here
A single dome pendant over a dining table gets unfairly overlooked. It throws focused light downward without competing with the room’s low-key mood, and in a space this size, anything with arms or crystals would’ve felt like too much of a statement. The matte finish on this one pulls from the chair color without being matchy about it. Sometimes the right fixture is just the quieter one.
Quilted Duvet and a Globe Pendant That Set the Right Mood Without Trying Too Hard
A quilted charcoal duvet against a navy upholstered headboard is the kind of pairing that just works — no explanation needed. The glass globe pendant adds presence without muscling out the large windows, which pull in enough natural light to make the warm hardwood floor glow. Tucked near the window, the reading chair actually earns its corner rather than filling it.
Pro Tip: Pendant lighting above a bed works best when the fixture hangs low enough to feel intentional but still clears head height by at least a foot when you’re sitting up. Swag-style pendants on a cord let you adjust the drop length without rewiring — which makes them one of the easier lighting upgrades a bedroom can get without calling an electrician.
Gold Hardware and Marble Countertops That Make a Double Vanity Worth the Space
Brushed gold faucets and sconce fixtures pull the vanity together without tipping into matchy territory. Walnut cabinetry grounds the marble countertop, which reads warmer here than it has any right to. Two mirrors, two sinks, and nobody arguing over counter space.
Trend Alert: Where you mount sconces relative to the mirror matters more than most people think. Positioning them beside the mirror rather than above it puts light at face level — far more flattering and functional for daily grooming than overhead glare. Designers have been pushing this shift for years, and a bathroom like this one makes the case better than any mood board.
Sage Cabinets and Gold Brackets That Make a Laundry Room Feel Worth Designing
Soft sage cabinetry with gold hardware and open shelving brackets gives this laundry room more personality than it technically needs — in the best way. The undermount sink sits beneath a window, which makes hand-washing feel less punishing. Glass canisters on the lower shelf keep supplies visible without cluttering the counter, and folded white towels below add function without demanding a second look.
Color Story: Sage green shifts depending on what surrounds it. Against warm beige tile and gold brackets, it pulls slightly warm rather than cool, which keeps the room from feeling like a utility closet that someone painted. That distinction matters more in a hardworking space than almost anywhere else in the house.
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The rendered exterior shows navy and white board-and-batten siding under a metal roof with a covered front porch doing exactly what it promises. Below it, the floor plan lays out three bedrooms, a vaulted living room, open dining and kitchen, rear porch, and an attached two-car garage spanning 69 feet wide.
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