Chapter 02 · The Homes · Upgrade

Urban Farmhouse

Black trim, gabled roof, board & batten siding. Modern but warm.

Upgrade

The most popular upgrade. Urban Farmhouse pairs clean modern lines with the warmth of a country home: crisp black window trim against light board-and-batten siding, a steep gabled roof, and a covered entry that feels welcoming the moment you arrive. It reads contemporary in higher-end neighborhoods while staying unmistakably a home, not a tech box.

Defining Details

  • — Board & batten siding
  • — Black window trim
  • — Steep gabled roofline
  • — Covered entry
  • — Mixed-material accents

Material Palette

Board & Batten · Soft White
Window Trim · Matte Black
Porch Ceiling · Natural Wood
Roof · Black Metal
Urban Farmhouse: render set in production

Best For

Who picks Urban Farmhouse?

  • ● Higher-end neighborhoods (Los Altos, Los Gatos, Carmel, Pacific Grove)
  • ● Homeowners who want the ADU to feel intentional and current, not generic
  • ● Rental ADUs in markets where premium aesthetic commands premium rent
  • ● Multi-generational properties where the ADU should feel distinct from the main house
Exterior Accents
Vertical board-and-batten siding, black-framed windows (often picture windows for maximum light), covered front porch with exposed wood beam ceiling, mixed-material entry (board-and-batten + stone or shiplap accent).
Interior Approach
White oak or wide-plank LVP flooring, true-white walls, shaker or slab-front cabinets in white or pale grey, matte-black or brushed-brass fixtures, quartz countertops in white or veined marble look.
Where It Fits Best
Strong in: Los Altos, Los Gatos, Saratoga, Carmel, Pacific Grove, parts of San Jose (Willow Glen, Almaden). Also working its way into Salinas and Marina as the look becomes more universal.

Style Upgrade Pricing

What Urban Farmhouse costs to upgrade.

Urban Farmhouse is an upgrade from the standard Classic Craftsman finish. The exact upgrade fee varies by model size and which Urban Farmhouse details you select. We don't publish a flat upgrade price online because the variation matters: a board-and-batten swap on a Four Fifty Studio is different from the same swap on a Twelve Hundred U. Use the ADU Designer to see the exact upgrade pricing for your model, or it's itemized in your feasibility study.

Every Framework First price includes a permitting budget along with plans, foundation, factory build, delivery, hookups, appliances, and inspections. Permit costs are set by your city or county, so they're confirmed in your feasibility study along with any property-specific site work. The pricing on our models page reflects the standard Classic Craftsman finish. Style upgrades are itemized separately so you see exactly what changes.

Urban Farmhouse On Every Model

Pick the model. Then pick Urban Farmhouse.

All 14 Framework First configurations are available in Urban Farmhouse. Below are six of the most-built options; see the full catalog for every size.

BEST VALUE Four Fifty Studio · 1 Bath · 4 mo → MOST POPULAR Six Sixty 1 Bed · 1 Bath · 5 mo → BEST FOR RENTALS Six Sixty 2BR 2 Bed · 1 Bath · 5 mo → NEW · L-SHAPED Seven Forty-Nine 2 Bed · 1 Bath · 6 mo → Available Nine Forty-Five 2/2 2 Bed · 2 Bath · 6 mo → NEW · LARGEST Twelve Hundred U 3 Bed · 2 Bath · 8 mo →
See all 14 models →

Urban Farmhouse FAQ

Questions people ask about Urban Farmhouse.

Is Urban Farmhouse going to look dated in 10 years?
Honest answer: it's a contemporary style that became dominant in the late 2010s and is now the most-built suburban style in America. Like Mission-style in the 1990s, it will look 'of its era' eventually. But Craftsman details (Craftsman emerged in the 1900s and is still beloved) suggest well-executed styles age fine. Urban Farmhouse's classical proportions and warm materials should hold up better than peak-2018 'modern farmhouse barn doors' did.

Can the black trim be a different color?
Yes. We offer dark charcoal, deep forest green, navy, and a warmer dark bronze as alternatives to true black. Black is the most popular by far, but it's not the only option.

Does it cost more to maintain than Classic Craftsman?
Slightly. Black trim shows pollen and water spotting more than off-white trim, so you'll wash the windows more often. The metal roof option (if you pick it) needs a recoat every 15–20 years instead of full replacement, which is actually cheaper long-term.

Compare Styles

The other two styles available.

Standard · Included

Classic Craftsman

Warm woods, tapered columns, deep eaves. The default that fits any neighborhood.

Premium Upgrade

Ultra Modern

Flat roof, floor-to-ceiling glass, integrated decks. Architect-level finish.

Make It Yours

See Urban Farmhouse on the model you love.

Use the ADU Designer to preview Urban Farmhouse on any of our 14 models: change palette, materials, and finish package and see the price live.

See If My Property Qualifies → Open the ADU Designer ↗