This two-story design is made for a narrow lot with its modest width and front entry garage. The siding facade is accented with board-and-batten and a metal roof. Inside, the floor plan is welcoming with a fireplace in the great room and a spacious kitchen with an island. The master suite is downstairs with direct access to the utility room and two additional bedrooms and a bonus room are upstairs.

Bruce Mears

The front entry incorporates a custom pivot front door and new bluestone walls. We chose all new paint colors throughout.
Mid-sized 1960s gray one-story wood house exterior photo in Los Angeles with a shed roof and a mixed material roof

The “Pinecliff” is a unique solution to a common problem in waterfront property: a narrow lot. What it lacks in width, this home makes up for in height and length, maximizing the available space and taking full advantage of what are sure to be expansive views from each of its three stories. Featuring porthole windows and outdoor upper decks, the “Pinecliff” exudes a distinctly nautical air, perching on its steep grade like a great docked ship. The entry-level functions as the main living space, featuring a half bath, entry area, kitchen, dining, and living room. One floor up is the laundry, bunkroom and master suite. The basement level is home to another bedroom suite and office space. Across the way, through the covered patio alcove is the lower level family room, complete with kitchenette and walkout access to the water.

Mid-sized transitional l-shaped light wood floor and brown floor great room photo in Tampa with a farmhouse sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, blue walls, a ribbon fireplace and a tile fireplace

Photography by Level Eight Architecture & Design
Living room library - mid-sized contemporary enclosed medium tone wood floor living room library idea in New York with white walls, a wall-mounted tv and no fireplace

Bruce Mears
Home design - coastal home design idea

A substantial sliding timber door becomes the focal point of this narrow hallway, its broad horizontal boards and exposed black track contrasting with the simple white walls. Wood floorboards lead the eye toward a bright room beyond, creating a clear sense of depth and movement. Minimal ceiling fixtures keep the architecture visually quiet and allow the door’s rugged grain to stand out. The palette of white, weathered brown, and black blends rustic farmhouse references with straightforward contemporary detailing. Walking through the passage would feel intimate, tactile, and gently drawn toward the light.

This two-story design is made for a narrow lot with its modest width and front entry garage. The siding facade is accented with board-and-batten and a metal roof. Inside, the floor plan is welcoming with a fireplace in the great room and a spacious kitchen with an island. The master suite is downstairs with direct access to the utility room and two additional bedrooms and a bonus room are upstairs.

Wide Plank Flooring Options Sizes – “Wide plank” usually means boards that are 5” in width, but they can go up to 7”- 8” or even wider. Plank lengths tend to be longer, too, creating a more seamless look. It's in these broader widths and longer lengths that wide plank flooring gains its drama and distinction over narrow strip floors. Mixed width planks offer a rustic feel, while single-width floors lend themselves to a more contemporary environment. Photographer: Bodway Photography

Diamond Reflections cabinets in the Jamestown door style with the slab drawer front option. Cherry stained in Light. Cabinet design and photo by Daniel Clardy AKBD

This two-story design is made for a narrow lot with its modest width and front entry garage. The siding facade is accented with board-and-batten and a metal roof. Inside, the floor plan is welcoming with a fireplace in the great room and a spacious kitchen with an island. The master suite is downstairs with direct access to the utility room and two additional bedrooms and a bonus room are upstairs.

This two-story design is made for a narrow lot with its modest width and front entry garage. The siding facade is accented with board-and-batten and a metal roof. Inside, the floor plan is welcoming with a fireplace in the great room and a spacious kitchen with an island. The master suite is downstairs with direct access to the utility room and two additional bedrooms and a bonus room are upstairs.

Bruce Mears

Bruce Mears

This two-story design is made for a narrow lot with its modest width and front entry garage. The siding facade is accented with board-and-batten and a metal roof. Inside, the floor plan is welcoming with a fireplace in the great room and a spacious kitchen with an island. The master suite is downstairs with direct access to the utility room and two additional bedrooms and a bonus room are upstairs.

This two-story design is made for a narrow lot with its modest width and front entry garage. The siding facade is accented with board-and-batten and a metal roof. Inside, the floor plan is welcoming with a fireplace in the great room and a spacious kitchen with an island. The master suite is downstairs with direct access to the utility room and two additional bedrooms and a bonus room are upstairs.

This two-story design is made for a narrow lot with its modest width and front entry garage. The siding facade is accented with board-and-batten and a metal roof. Inside, the floor plan is welcoming with a fireplace in the great room and a spacious kitchen with an island. The master suite is downstairs with direct access to the utility room and two additional bedrooms and a bonus room are upstairs.

This two-story design is made for a narrow lot with its modest width and front entry garage. The siding facade is accented with board-and-batten and a metal roof. Inside, the floor plan is welcoming with a fireplace in the great room and a spacious kitchen with an island. The master suite is downstairs with direct access to the utility room and two additional bedrooms and a bonus room are upstairs.