DRM563F

The Dream 563F is one of the most visually unique manufactured homes on display at The Home Boys, and it was brought in for buyers who want something that does not look or feel like a traditional manufactured home.

This home is especially interesting for view properties, lake places, cabins, narrow lots, and buyers who want a front porch home with real character. From the front, the Dream 563F has the kind of curb appeal that can easily feel closer to a cottage, cabin, or site-built home than a typical manufactured home. With the cottage porch, upgraded exterior package, large windows, optional garageable layout, and warm interior finishes, this home gives buyers a strong combination of style, function, and flexibility.

The Dream 563F was also selected as a replacement-style option for buyers who loved the Spruce, one of the most popular homes The Home Boys has displayed. This home keeps some of that familiar open-concept feel, rustic hickory cabinet style, and warm main living area, but updates the layout with a different kitchen arrangement, a better utility room, and a cottage porch design that gives the home its own identity.

For buyers looking for a manufactured home with a porch, a view-facing layout, a warm kitchen, Energy Star options, and enough customization to make the home feel personal, the Dream 563F is a strong floor plan to walk through in person.

A Manufactured Home That Does Not Look Manufactured

One of the biggest strengths of the Dream 563F is the way it looks from the outside. This home does not have the flat, basic exterior profile many people still imagine when they think of a manufactured home.

The cottage porch, 16-foot gable, oversized eaves, upgraded exterior siding details, columns, shutters, accent colors, and large windows give the home a much more residential appearance. If a garage were added off the side, many people would not immediately recognize it as a manufactured home.

That matters for buyers who care about curb appeal. A home on private land, lake property, acreage, or a narrow lot needs to look like it belongs there. The Dream 563F does that well.

Cottage-Style Porch

The most noticeable exterior feature on the Dream 563F is the cottage porch. This porch has a different roofline than many other porch-model manufactured homes, giving it a more custom and less predictable look.

The porch includes composite decking similar to Trex-style decking, which gives buyers a more durable and finished porch surface. The porch is approximately 6 feet deep in one area and extends to around 8 feet in another area, giving enough room for a small outdoor seating area, patio table, chairs, or even an outdoor sectional depending on how the home is placed and finished on site.

The porch also includes can lights in the ceiling, which makes the space usable in the evening. That is a practical feature for buyers who want to sit outside at night, drink coffee in the morning, enjoy a view, or spend time outside with family and guests.

For a buyer with view property, this porch can become one of the most important parts of the home.

Designed for View Property, Lake Places, Cabins, and Narrow Lots

The Dream 563F works especially well for buyers who want the home to face a view. That could be:

• a lake;
• farmland;
• mountains;
• trees;
• a river;
• open country;
• a narrow private lot;
• a cabin-style setting.

The large front windows and porch make the home feel connected to the property. Instead of hiding the main living area away from the view, the Dream 563F gives buyers a front-facing layout that can make the land part of the home experience.

This is also a good option for buyers with narrow lots because the home has strong front-facing curb appeal and can be configured with garage access from the side.

Exterior Upgrades and Dream Deluxe Package

The display model includes several exterior upgrades that help the home feel more finished. These include upgraded lap siding accents, columns, shutters, oversized eaves, a 16-foot gable over the living room windows, and a three-color exterior paint combination.

The home uses a base color, trim color, and accent color. Buyers have approximately 20 exterior color options to choose from, including many Sherwin-Williams colors and some PPG paint options.

The Dream Deluxe package also increases the ceiling height from 8 feet to 9 feet. That matters both outside and inside. On the exterior, it allows larger windows and a taller, more residential look. Inside, it gives the home more volume, more light, and a more open feel.

Garageable Side Layout

The Dream 563F can be configured as a garageable home. A garage can be added off the utility room side of the home, giving buyers a practical entrance from the garage into the utility area.

This is especially useful for buyers who want to bring groceries inside, enter during bad weather, or keep shoes, coats, and everyday clutter closer to the utility room instead of the main living area.

One note from the walkthrough is that if the home is ordered for garage compatibility, the secondary bathroom window above the shower may need to be omitted because the garage would be built against that side of the home.

For buyers who want the home to feel more like a site-built house, a side garage can make a major difference.

Heat Pump and Energy Efficiency

The display model includes a heat pump installed through a local HVAC company. A heat pump works with the furnace and can provide energy-efficient heating in the winter and cooling in the summer.

Instead of manually switching between systems, the thermostat controls whether the heat pump or furnace should run based on the desired indoor temperature and outdoor conditions. This makes the home easier to live in and can help reduce energy use.

In the Spokane area, a modern heat pump can be a strong option because it can handle much of the heating season while also providing efficient air conditioning in the summer.

The home also includes exterior GFIs by exterior doors and can be ordered with additional Energy Star features, including solar panel compatibility depending on the package selected.

Open-Concept Living Room, Kitchen, and Dining Area

Inside, the Dream 563F opens into a connected living room, kitchen, and dining area. The layout feels similar to the Spruce, which many buyers loved, but with some meaningful differences.

The home does not have the wall of cabinets in the same place as the Spruce. Instead, the display model uses a coffee bar or buffet area, which creates a more open and flexible feel. This area includes upper cabinets and a window, making it useful as a coffee station, serving area, storage zone, or display space.

The living room, kitchen, and dining room all work together as one main living space. This makes the home feel welcoming and practical for families, guests, and everyday life.

Kitchen Inspired by the Spruce, With a New Layout

The Dream 563F keeps some of the warm kitchen character buyers liked in the Spruce, especially the rustic hickory cabinets. But the layout has been updated.

Instead of the same pantry cabinet wall and charging station corner found in the Spruce, this home uses a different kitchen arrangement with more cabinet storage, a pantry cabinet, a coffee bar, and an island that gives the room a cleaner flow.

The display model includes:

• rustic hickory cabinets;
• farmhouse sink;
• upgraded cabinet pulls;
• quartz countertop on the island;
• laminate countertops in the rest of the kitchen;
• soft-close hinges and drawers;
• pull-out shelves in the island;
• upgraded appliance package;
• pendant lights over the island;
• pendant light over the coffee bar.

This gives the kitchen a warm, upgraded feel without losing the practical layout buyers need.

Island With Quartz Countertop and Pull-Out Shelves

The island is one of the standout features in the Dream 563F kitchen. It is similar in size to the island in the Spruce, but the display model upgrades the island countertop to quartz while using laminate in the rest of the kitchen.

That creates contrast and gives the island a more premium feel.

The island also includes pull-out shelves on both sides. This is a very practical upgrade because it makes lower cabinet storage easier to access. Instead of digging into the back of a deep cabinet, buyers can pull the shelf out and reach stored items more easily.

The soft-close hinges and drawers also help the kitchen feel more refined.

Farmhouse Sink and Faucet Options

The display home includes a stainless steel farmhouse sink. This sink is one of the features that reinforces the cottage and farmhouse feel of the home.

The farmhouse sink is available in stainless steel, and buyers can choose different faucet finishes depending on the look they want. If buyers prefer darker hardware, darker cabinet pulls and faucet options may also be available.

These finish options help the buyer move the home toward a more rustic, farmhouse, cottage, or modern look depending on the full design package.

Gourmet Chef Appliance Package

The Dream 563F display model includes an upgraded appliance package, described as the Gourmet Chef package. This package includes several upgrades over the standard appliance setup.

Standard appliances on this home would typically include a refrigerator, stove, and standard range hood. The upgraded package adds more function and a more finished kitchen experience.

The display package includes:

1. A 27.8-cubic-foot refrigerator with ice and water in the door.
2. A stainless steel dishwasher with stainless interior.
3. A smooth-top range with self-cleaning mode.
4. A microwave above the range.
5. A vented microwave system that exhausts out of the home.

The upgraded refrigerator gives buyers more space than the standard 23-cubic-foot refrigerator with ice in the freezer. The dishwasher is also a stronger appliance than a basic plastic-tub model, with a stainless interior, adjustable rack, and upper utensil or small-dish tray.

Dining Room and Larger Window Option

The dining area is open to the kitchen and living room. The display model includes a larger window near the dining and sink area, which brings in more natural light and helps the home feel connected to the outdoors.

Large windows are an important part of this home’s personality. The Dream 563F is meant to work well on properties where the view matters, and the window package supports that.

Flooring and Transition Considerations

One common question buyers ask is whether they can use the same flooring throughout the entire home. In the Dream 563F, the display model uses both carpet and linoleum, creating a normal flooring transition.

Buyers can choose continuous flooring, but there is an important detail to understand. Because the home is built and shipped in sections, the flooring is installed at the factory before the home is married together on site. When the sections are joined, there will usually be a transition strip where the two sides meet.

That transition is not necessarily a problem, but buyers should know it will exist if they choose continuous flooring. It may be slightly more noticeable than the transition between carpet and linoleum.

Large Windows and Natural Light

The living room includes five 80-inch windows, giving the space a lot of natural light. This is one of the biggest reasons the home feels open and bright.

The Dream Deluxe package makes those larger windows possible because it increases the ceiling height to 9 feet. The combination of taller ceilings and taller windows changes the entire feeling of the home.

Natural light is one of the things buyers notice immediately when walking through the Dream 563F. The home is designed to feel bright, warm, and connected to the outside.

Dream Series vs. Inspiration Series

The Dream 563F is part of the Dream Series, which has slightly fewer standard features than the Inspiration line. However, this display model was upgraded heavily to feel closer to an Inspiration-style home.

Some of the Inspiration-like features added to this display model include:

• 9-foot ceilings through the Dream Deluxe package;
• coffered ceilings;
• crown molding in the main living areas and hallway;
• optional entertainment center;
• large windows;
• upgraded kitchen selections;
• upgraded primary bathroom features.

This makes the Dream 563F a strong option for buyers who like the feel of an Inspiration-style home but want a different price point, porch style, or layout.

Optional Entertainment Center

The display model includes an optional entertainment center with bookshelves and lower cabinets. This was added partly because the home was selected as a replacement-style option for the Spruce, which had a strong built-in living room feel.

The entertainment center includes shelves, storage cabinets, and a large TV opening. The TV space is very large and should accommodate most oversized televisions buyers are likely to use.

This feature gives the living room a more finished look and adds useful storage for books, games, media equipment, décor, and household items.

Lighting Options

The Dream 563F display home includes several optional lighting upgrades. These include pendant lights over the island, a pendant light over the coffee bar, can lights in the dining room and kitchen, can lights over the entertainment center, and ceiling fans in the living room and primary bedroom.

One important note is that the living room does not come standard with can lights. Buyers who want a brighter living room should remember to add can lights when ordering.

Lighting is one of those options that is easy to overlook but makes a big difference in daily life. The display model shows how the home can feel when lighting is planned intentionally.

Utility Room That Solves a Spruce Complaint

One of the common complaints about the Spruce was that the utility room was too small. Buyers wanted room for a freezer, laundry sink, or better storage.

The Dream 563F improves that.

The utility room includes space for the washer and dryer, a utility sink, and potential space for a freezer. Buyers can also consider stacking the washer and dryer to create more room, and the home can be prepped for a stacked washer and dryer setup.

This makes the utility room much more practical for families, rural buyers, pet owners, and anyone who needs more working space behind the scenes.

Mechanical Area, Electrical Panel, and Future Equipment

The home includes a Carrier SmartComfort furnace as a standard feature. The water heater depends on the energy package and options selected.

The Dream 563F also includes a whole-house fan system with vents throughout the home. This helps circulate air, which is important in a tightly built, energy-efficient home.

The electrical panel has enough open space to support additional equipment, such as a 220 outlet, generator, heat pump, or other site-specific needs. Some Energy Star options may also include solar panel compatibility and readiness.

For buyers placing this home on private land, these future-ready features can be important.

Primary Bedroom

The primary bedroom is spacious and includes a coffered ceiling, optional ceiling fan, transom window above the bed, two 80-inch windows, and enough room for a king-size bed with nightstands.

The display model uses a queen-size bed, which helps show the amount of extra room available. The taller ceilings and large windows make the bedroom feel bright and comfortable.

The transom window above the bed adds natural light. Some buyers love this feature, while others may prefer to consider how morning light will affect the room. For buyers who enjoy bright spaces, it is a beautiful detail.

Primary Bathroom With Upgraded Shower and Tub

The primary bathroom includes several upgrades that help the home feel more premium.

The display model includes:

• double sinks;
• rustic hickory cabinets;
• laminate countertops;
• subway tile backsplash;
• transom window above the vanity;
• upgraded 60-by-40 tile shower;
• fiberglass shower pan;
• accent strip;
• shower niche;
• double shower heads;
• glass sliding shower door;
• oval tub;
• linen closet;
• semi-private toilet area.

The shower is tiled to the ceiling and includes a glass sliding door, which helps prevent water from dripping onto the floor. The double shower heads give the bathroom a more custom feel.

The oval tub was added because many buyers still want a relaxing bath option in the primary suite. A different tub may be possible, but it could require removing the linen closet depending on space.

Primary Closet and Storage

The primary suite includes closet storage and a linen closet in the bathroom. The linen closet is useful for towels, bedding, hygiene items, and everyday bathroom storage.

This home does not have a fully private water closet, but it does have a semi-private toilet area. For many buyers, that still provides enough separation while keeping the bathroom open and functional.

Secondary Bedrooms

The Dream 563F includes two secondary bedrooms near the primary bedroom. Both rooms are similar in size and include large 80-inch windows, closets, can lights, and practical outlet placement.

These rooms can work well as kids’ rooms, guest rooms, or office space. One bedroom may be slightly larger than the other, but both are usable and comfortable.

The large windows and 9-foot ceilings help the rooms feel larger than their square footage suggests.

Secondary Bathroom

The secondary bathroom includes a vanity with drawers and cabinet storage, water shutoff valves at the sink and toilet, a one-piece tub/shower, optional window, fan, and can lighting.

The one-piece tub/shower is a practical feature because there are no seams between sections where water can get in. That makes the bathroom easier to maintain over time.

If the home is ordered with a garage on that side, the optional bathroom window may need to be omitted.

Ecobee Smart Thermostat

The Dream 563F includes an Ecobee smart thermostat as part of the Clayton home package described in the walkthrough. This thermostat helps control the heat pump and furnace automatically.

Buyers can set the desired temperature, and the system determines whether to use the heat pump or furnace. The thermostat can also learn household patterns, help manage energy usage, and provide reminders such as furnace filter maintenance.

This helps make the home easier to live in and supports the broader energy-efficiency strategy.

Dream 563F vs. Spruce

The Dream 563F is very comparable to the Spruce, and many buyers may see it as a modern replacement or updated alternative.

The similarities include:

• open-concept living, kitchen, and dining space;
• rustic hickory cabinet feel;
• large windows;
• warm interior style;
• porch-friendly layout;
• built-in entertainment center option.

The differences include:

• a cottage-style porch;
• no wall of cabinets in the same kitchen location;
• coffee bar instead of the Spruce-style pantry wall;
• improved utility room;
• a slightly more modern layout;
• potentially lower cost depending on options and current pricing.

For buyers who loved the Spruce but want something updated, the Dream 563F is a natural home to consider.

Dream 563F vs. Brook Haven

The Brook Haven is another porch-style home and is larger than both the Matus and the Dream 563F. It is approximately 1,760 square feet, with a 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout and a garageable design.

The Brook Haven has a more modern porch exterior, while the Dream 563F has a cottage porch style. Both homes offer a front-facing porch experience, but the overall design language is different.

The Dream 563F sits between the modern feel of the Brook Haven and the more rustic feel of the Matus. That middle-ground style may be exactly what some buyers are looking for.

Who Is the Dream 563F Best For?

The Dream 563F is a strong fit for buyers who want a manufactured home that feels residential, warm, and connected to the outdoors.

It is especially useful for:

1. Buyers with lake property or view property.
2. Buyers with narrow lots.
3. Buyers who want a cottage-style porch.
4. Buyers who liked the Spruce but want an updated layout.
5. Buyers who want a home that does not look like a typical manufactured home.
6. Buyers who want a garageable layout.
7. Buyers who value natural light, large windows, and 9-foot ceilings.
8. Buyers who want a better utility room than many porch models offer.

This home can work for families, couples, retirees, cabin buyers, and anyone who wants a warm, flexible porch-style manufactured home.

See the Dream 563F at The Home Boys

The Dream 563F is on display at The Home Boys, where buyers can walk through the home, sit on the porch, compare it with other porch models, and see how the layout feels in person.

The Home Boys display homes are staged so buyers can imagine real life inside the home. You can compare kitchens, porch styles, utility rooms, bedroom layouts, cabinet finishes, flooring, lighting, and energy options across multiple homes.

With locations in Spokane Valley and Pasco, The Home Boys gives buyers a chance to walk through a wide variety of homes from different factories and find the one that feels right.

For buyers looking for a cottage-style manufactured home with a porch, large windows, warm finishes, upgraded kitchen options, improved utility space, and strong curb appeal, the Dream 563F is one of the most memorable homes to experience in person.