The Orchid

The Orchid is a single-level ranch for people who are done with stairs but not done wanting a little more. Everything lives on one floor, with a large living room opening under a vaulted ceiling to the dining room, kitchen, and Primary Suite so it feels bigger than its footprint. The second bedroom, guest bath, and laundry room sit just off the front foyer, and a two-car garage adds room for vehicles and extra storage.

Out back, a covered patio makes the outdoors usable whether it's raining or blazing, giving you room to relax and entertain. Turner Homes builds it at James Creek in Ooltewah, about twenty minutes east of Chattanooga, an easy fit for downsizers and empty nesters who still want the home to feel open.