Stone & Cedar Farmhouse

Our rustic stone-and-cedar farmhouse features old-fashioned appeal along with practicality. Its two-story design has a compact foundation and roof, allowing more square footage for the money than a similar-size, single-story or story-and-a-half design.

On both main and upper floors, large, simple rooms revolve around the central staircase. Downstairs, the rooms make a circular flow from the family style liv- ing room through the breakfast room and kitchen and into the dining room. Upstairs, the staircase serves as a di-vider between the master bedroom and other bedrooms.

The galley-type kitchen features a pantry and utility/mudroom to the rear. The bay-windowed breakfast room is for family meals, and there's a separate dining room for more formal occasions. Tongue-and-groove wood wainscots in the dining room, hall, and breakfast room underscore the country mood. With its paneling and rugged stone fireplace, the living room can be either formal or country.

The master bedroom features a tray ceiling, a fireplace, and easy access to the upstairs sitting porch. The adjoining bath has a large dressing area and walk-in closet. Across the stair hall, two roomy bedrooms share a bath. The optional basement-level plan contains a workshop and single-car garage, as well as a large room that could be used as either a playroom or office.

See all plans designed by Philip Franks Architects.