The Cottonwood ING563F

The Cottonwood by Golden West is one of the most flexible and customizable manufactured homes on display at The Home Boys Spokane Valley. At first glance, it may look similar to other homes on the lot. But once you walk inside, the value of this floor plan becomes much clearer.

This home is a 3-bedroom, 2-bath manufactured home with approximately 1,600 square feet in its standard configuration. The display model at The Home Boys has been stretched by 4 feet to add one of the most requested features buyers ask for: a walk-in pantry. That is one of the reasons the Cottonwood stands out. It gives buyers a strong standard layout, but it also allows meaningful changes that can make the home fit a specific family, property, or lifestyle.

The Cottonwood has 9-foot ceilings, large windows, an open-concept living room, a flexible kitchen, a large primary suite, a customizable primary bathroom, a practical mudroom, strong Energy Star features, and enough factory options to make the home feel personal without turning it into a full custom site-built project.

For buyers who want a manufactured home that can adapt to them — instead of forcing them into a fixed layout — the Cottonwood is one of the most important Golden West homes to walk through.

A Golden West Home Built Around Choice

One of the biggest strengths of the Cottonwood is choice. Golden West gives buyers a lot of ways to adjust the home before it is built.

Some homes are very limited. You can pick a few colors, maybe add a snow load, maybe choose an appliance package, but the floor plan is mostly locked. The Cottonwood is different. It can be stretched, opened up, modified, and adjusted in ways that can make a real difference.

Buyers can adjust things like:

1. Window placement and window size.
2. Kitchen sink and dishwasher location.
3. Island size and layout.
4. Pantry size.
5. Primary closet size.
6. Primary bathroom layout.
7. Mudroom storage.
8. Bedroom size.
9. Exterior siding and gables.
10. Garage-ready entry.
11. Fireplace or entertainment center options.
12. Sliding glass door or French door placement.

That flexibility is one of the reasons this home works for so many different types of buyers.

Exterior Design and Curb Appeal

The Cottonwood display model uses LP SmartPanel siding for most of the exterior, with accent shake siding around the center section of the home. This helps break up the exterior and gives the home a more finished look.

Golden West also offers many exterior customization options. Buyers can keep the standard LP SmartPanel siding or add details such as lap siding, shake siding, gables, dormers, eyebrow dormers, stone columns, different trim colors, and painted doors.

The home can be ordered with three exterior colors:

• base or body color;
• accent color;
• trim color.

That gives buyers more control over the final look of the home. For example, the display model uses darker trim and an accent siding section to create contrast. Other buyers may choose a softer farmhouse look, a more modern contrast, or a traditional Northwest color package.

For buyers who worry that a manufactured home may look too plain, the Cottonwood gives many ways to create curb appeal.

Large Windows and Natural Light

One of the most noticeable exterior and interior features of the Cottonwood is the window package. The display model includes 36-by-80-inch windows, which are among the largest window options available.

These oversized windows make a major difference inside the home. They bring in natural light, make the rooms feel larger, and help connect the home to the property outside.

Golden West also allows buyers to add transom windows above many standard windows and doors. This is a relatively simple way to bring in even more natural light without completely changing the floor plan.

Transom windows can be added in places such as:

• above the front door;
• above the utility room door;
• above bedroom windows;
• inside closets;
• above showers;
• in areas where extra daylight matters.

For buyers with acreage, views, trees, or open land, these window options can make the home feel much more connected to its setting.

Exterior Door and Entry Options

The Cottonwood display model includes a painted Craftsman-style front door with a transom window above it. Golden West allows several door options, including different door styles and painted door colors.

Buyers may choose:

1. A classic Craftsman-style door.
2. A nine-light door.
3. A half-decorative-glass door.
4. A three-light panel door.
5. A painted door in available color options.

The utility room also includes a nine-light door with a transom window above it. This door is one of the reasons the home works well as a garageable floor plan. Buyers can place a garage or carport off that side of the home and enter directly into the mudroom.

Garageable Mudroom Entry

One of the most practical exterior features of the Cottonwood is the mudroom entry at the end of the home. This makes the home easy to connect to a garage or carport.

With a garage added off this end, buyers can come home, park under cover, enter through the mudroom, take off muddy boots or coats, and then continue into the living area. That is a very practical flow for families, rural buyers, pet owners, and anyone dealing with snow, rain, or dirt.

This layout keeps the main living room and kitchen cleaner because the everyday mess has a place to land before it reaches the rest of the home.

Exterior GFIs, Hose Bibs, and Practical Options

The Cottonwood can be ordered with exterior GFI outlets and hose bibs in useful locations. These are small options, but they can save money and hassle later.

Adding exterior outlets and hose bibs during the build is usually more cost-effective than hiring someone to add them after the home is set.

Golden West also offers hot water hose bib options. That can be useful for washing cars, cleaning equipment, rinsing pets, or handling outdoor chores where warm water makes the job easier.

For buyers placing the home on land, these practical exterior options are worth thinking through before the home is ordered.

Patio, Deck, and Slider Options

The dining room side of the Cottonwood can be configured for better outdoor access. The display model uses large windows, but buyers can replace those windows with a sliding glass door, single French door, or double French doors.

This is a strong option if the buyer plans to build a deck, patio, or covered outdoor area off the dining room.

Buyers can also add a gable above that area to make it easier to build a covered patio or awning later. That means the home can be planned for outdoor living before it even arrives on the property.

For families who grill, entertain, or want easy access to the backyard, this is one of the most useful layout upgrades.

Energy Star Construction

The Cottonwood is built as an Energy Star home. That means it includes strong insulation, energy-efficient windows, and systems designed to help reduce long-term energy costs.

The home includes argon gas-treated windows and an insulated building envelope designed to work with the home rather than against the buyer’s monthly budget.

Energy efficiency matters because the home’s purchase price is only one part of affordability. Heating, cooling, water heating, and everyday energy use all matter over time. Golden West’s energy package is one of the reasons the Cottonwood is attractive for buyers who want a home that is comfortable and efficient.

Open-Concept Living Room

When you enter the Cottonwood, one of the first things you notice is the open floor concept. The living room, dining room, and kitchen all connect in a way that feels spacious but still organized.

The living room does not feel boxy. Instead of hard corners and wasted space, the layout gives the home a natural flow through the main traffic areas.

The display model includes a coffered ceiling in the living room. The home already comes standard with 9-foot ceilings, and the coffered ceiling adds another 6 to 8 inches of visual height. This breaks up the ceiling plane and gives the room more character.

For buyers who want a manufactured home that feels open and residential, the living room is one of the strongest parts of the Cottonwood.

Coffered Ceiling Options

The Cottonwood display model includes coffered ceilings in the living room and dining room. These are optional, but they add a lot to the feel of the home.

Coffered ceilings help:

• define the living room and dining area;
• add visual height;
• make the room feel less boxy;
• create a more site-built appearance;
• give the ceiling more architectural interest.

Buyers can also add a coffered ceiling to the primary bedroom if they want the same effect there. That can make the primary bedroom feel more open and more custom.

Flexible Kitchen Layout

The kitchen in the Cottonwood is one of the most customizable areas of the home. The display model shows the sink and dishwasher in the island, but many buyers choose to move them to the exterior wall under the large kitchen window.

Both versions can work, depending on how the buyer uses the kitchen.

The island layout can be adjusted in several ways:

1. Keep the sink and dishwasher in the island.
2. Move the sink and dishwasher under the window.
3. Make the island larger.
4. Make the island smaller.
5. Add a microwave space in the island.
6. Keep the island as a large prep and serving surface.
7. Add or remove seating depending on the buyer’s needs.

This flexibility is one of the reasons the Cottonwood works well for different families. Some buyers want an island built around prep and entertaining. Others want the sink under the window so they can look outside while washing dishes. Golden West allows those decisions to be made before the home is built.

Large Kitchen Window

The kitchen can include one of the largest window options available, creating a wide view from the sink area. For buyers with property, this is a major feature.

A large kitchen window is valuable because the kitchen is one of the places people spend the most time. Whether the view is farmland, trees, mountains, a yard, or simply the activity outside, the window helps make the kitchen feel more connected and pleasant.

This is one of the upgrades that can change the daily experience of the home.

Cabinet and Appliance Options

The Cottonwood display model includes clover green cabinets and a side-by-side refrigerator. Golden West offers several cabinet and appliance options, allowing buyers to adjust the look and function of the kitchen.

The kitchen can include tall 52-inch cabinets, which add a lot of upper cabinet storage. These cabinets make strong use of the 9-foot ceiling height and help the kitchen feel more substantial.

Appliance options can include:

• standard refrigerator with top freezer;
• side-by-side refrigerator;
• larger French-door refrigerator with bottom freezer;
• stainless steel Samsung appliances;
• convection microwave over the range;
• standard range hood;
• microwave in the island;
• different sink and dishwasher locations.

The display model shows black appliances, but current appliance packages may use stainless steel Samsung appliances depending on current factory standards and selections.

Walk-In Pantry

The walk-in pantry is one of the main hidden gems of the Cottonwood display model. The standard floor plan is 56 feet long, but the display model was stretched by 4 feet to add a walk-in pantry.

For many buyers, this is one of the best upgrades in the entire home. A walk-in pantry gives space for food storage, small appliances, bulk items, cleaning supplies, and household overflow.

The pantry can also be customized. Buyers can add outlets, extend the pantry, make it longer, make it wider, or adjust how it connects to the primary closet area.

That flexibility matters. Some buyers need more pantry space. Others want more closet space. The Cottonwood allows those priorities to be balanced.

Entertainment Center Options

The Cottonwood can include a built-in entertainment center with storage and a data box behind the TV location. The data box helps hide cables, outlets, and hookups so the TV area looks cleaner.

Some buyers love a built-in entertainment center because it gives them storage, display shelves, and a clear focal point in the living room. Other buyers prefer to omit it so they can use their own furniture, install a wood stove, or keep the wall open.

Golden West allows either approach.

Available living room options can include:

1. Built-in entertainment center.
2. Data box for TV and media equipment.
3. Electric fireplace insert.
4. Ceramic or Palisade fireplace surround.
5. Open wall for furniture.
6. Wood stove option in some configurations.

For buyers who want backup heat or a rural cabin feel, the wood stove option can be especially valuable.

Primary Bedroom

The primary bedroom in the Cottonwood is approximately 15 feet by 12.5 feet, according to the walkthrough. It is large enough to feel comfortable but not so oversized that it steals too much square footage from the rest of the home.

This balance is part of what makes the floor plan work. The bedroom is big enough for normal furniture, but the home still has a generous living room, kitchen, pantry, mudroom, and secondary bedrooms.

The display model includes large 36-by-80-inch windows that bring in a lot of natural light. Buyers can also add a coffered ceiling and ceiling fan to the primary bedroom for a more elevated feel.

Primary Walk-In Wardrobe

The primary walk-in wardrobe is another hidden gem of the Cottonwood. It starts narrower at the entrance and opens into a larger closet area with hanging space.

Buyers can keep the closet as shown, add wood shelving instead of wire shelving, or even modify the space to make it larger.

One of the most interesting parts of the Cottonwood is that the primary closet and walk-in pantry are located near each other. That allows buyers to decide where they want to prioritize space. The closet can be expanded, or the pantry can be expanded, depending on the family’s needs.

For some buyers, clothing storage matters most. For others, food storage and bulk pantry space matter more. This floor plan gives room for that decision.

Primary Bathroom With Flexible Layout

The primary bathroom is another area where the Cottonwood offers a lot of flexibility. The display model includes a glamour bath with dual lavatory sinks, extended countertop space, a medicine cabinet, freestanding 72-inch tub, and a one-piece 60-inch fiberglass shower.

That is only one version of the bathroom.

Buyers can choose from several different bathroom layouts and upgrades, including:

• keeping the freestanding tub;
• changing the tub style;
• choosing a corner tub;
• choosing a Permalux tub;
• removing the tub;
• moving the shower;
• adding a larger spa-style shower;
• adding tile shower options;
• adding a shower bench;
• adding grab bars;
• creating a roll-in shower;
• adding more countertop space or a get-ready station.

This is one of the reasons the Cottonwood works for many different buyers. It can be set up for luxury, accessibility, storage, or simplicity depending on what the buyer needs.

Special Needs and Accessibility Options

The Cottonwood can be adapted for accessibility needs more easily than many floor plans. One example from the walkthrough involved replacing the tub area with a special-needs shower, including grab bars and a roll-in shower design.

The remaining space was then used to create additional countertop space, a base cabinet, and a get-ready area with room for laundry or personal items.

This kind of flexibility can be important for buyers planning for aging parents, mobility concerns, long-term accessibility, or multi-generational living.

Mudroom and Utility Room

The mudroom is one of the strongest practical features in the Cottonwood. Located at the end of the home, it can serve as the daily entry from a garage, carport, yard, or side entrance.

The display model keeps the mudroom fairly open, allowing buyers to imagine how they would use the space. Golden West offers many ways to customize it.

Mudroom options can include:

1. Folding table.
2. Base cabinets.
3. Overhead cabinets.
4. Utility sink.
5. Locker stall.
6. Boot and coat storage.
7. Additional windows.
8. Chest freezer area.
9. Freezer receptacle.
10. Wild game or food processing station.

For rural buyers, hunters, farmers, families with kids, pet owners, or anyone who needs a real working entry, this mudroom can be a major selling point.

Freezer Receptacle Option

A freezer receptacle is one of those practical options that may not sound exciting at first, but it can be very useful.

A dedicated freezer receptacle is placed on its own breaker. That means if another circuit trips because of household use, the freezer is less likely to lose power.

For buyers who store meat, garden produce, bulk groceries, or frozen meals, this is a smart upgrade. It is especially useful for rural homes, farming families, hunters, and large households.

eBuilt Energy Package

Golden West’s eBuilt package is one of the most valuable energy programs available in this type of home. It is designed to make the home’s furnace, heat pump, hybrid water heater, insulation, and thermostat work together as a system.

The goal is to reduce energy use and help control monthly utility costs.

The eBuilt package can include:

• hybrid water heater;
• heat pump;
• efficient furnace;
• improved insulation package;
• Ecobee thermostat;
• whole-house ventilation;
• solar-readiness options;
• better long-term energy performance.

The hybrid water heater, heat pump, and furnace work together rather than forcing one system to do all the work. This can help reduce reliance on the furnace and make heating and cooling more efficient.

Electrical Panel and Future Growth

The Cottonwood includes an electrical panel with multiple open slots for future needs. That can be useful for a garage, solar panels, additional equipment, exterior power, or other property upgrades.

This is another example of Golden West designing the home with future growth in mind. The home is not necessarily finished forever the day it is delivered. Buyers can continue improving, expanding, and adapting the property over time.

Secondary Bedrooms

The Cottonwood includes two secondary bedrooms on the opposite side of the home from the primary suite. Both are a practical size, and the display model’s stretch was used mostly for the pantry, not the bedrooms.

If buyers want larger secondary bedrooms, the stretch can be applied differently to increase bedroom size. Closets can also be adjusted.

The two secondary bedrooms can also be combined into one large guest bedroom or office suite if the buyer does not need three bedrooms. That kind of customization makes the Cottonwood useful for families, couples, retirees, and buyers with specific lifestyle needs.

Extra Storage Near the Secondary Bedrooms

The hallway near the secondary bedrooms includes extra storage, including closet space that can be used for coats, linens, blankets, or household items.

Storage is one of the things that makes a home easier to live in. The Cottonwood includes several useful storage zones throughout the home, including the pantry, primary closet, mudroom, hallway storage, and bedroom closets.

Guest Bathroom

The guest bathroom includes a one-piece fiberglass tub/shower combination. This is a practical feature because it reduces the chance of leaks and avoids the grout and seam maintenance that can come with multi-piece shower systems.

The bathroom also includes a vanity with drawers, cabinet storage, outlets, and enough room for everyday use.

An XL one-piece tub/shower option may be worth considering for buyers with young children because it provides a little more room in the tub area.

Whole-House Ventilation

Because the Cottonwood can be built as a highly insulated Energy Star or eBuilt home, whole-house ventilation is required. The ventilation system helps circulate air through the home and keep indoor air fresh.

In normal use, homeowners may turn on the system periodically to help move air through the home. It is quiet and not a major drawback. It is simply part of how modern, well-insulated homes are designed to perform.

Transparent Factory Pricing

One of the important parts of The Home Boys process is transparent pricing. The lot model shows the base price, selected options, and total displayed price. The Home Boys also provides the factory option list and factory pricing so buyers can see exactly what each option costs.

That matters because buyers often worry that the displayed home price is not the real price. With this approach, the price is clear. The only additional item not included in the displayed price is sales tax.

The display model has roughly $30,000 in selected upgrades, but buyers do not have to choose those exact options. They can order the home more simply, upgrade it more heavily, or adjust the options around their own budget.

The Home Boys price includes delivery and set within 100 miles.

Cottonwood vs. Giant Sequoia

The Cottonwood is often compared to the Giant Sequoia, another Golden West home on display at The Home Boys.

The Giant Sequoia is a much larger home, roughly 30 by 76 feet. It offers a similar open feel and similar Golden West energy features, but with a much larger footprint and higher price point.

The Cottonwood can feel like the smaller sibling of the Giant Sequoia. It gives buyers many of the same ideas — open living, strong kitchen, primary bedroom separation, garageable mudroom, energy efficiency, and customization — but in a smaller and more affordable package.

For buyers who love the Giant Sequoia but do not need that much square footage, the Cottonwood may be the better fit.

Cottonwood vs. Clover

The Cottonwood can also be compared to the Clover, a farmhouse-style home from Fleetwood.

The Clover has a strong farmhouse character and a beautiful kitchen, but the Cottonwood offers a few key differences. One of the biggest is the split-bedroom layout. In the Cottonwood, the primary bedroom is on one side of the home, while the secondary bedrooms are on the other. That gives more privacy than some layouts.

Another major difference is ceiling height. The Cottonwood comes standard with 9-foot ceilings, while the Clover has a lower ceiling height. When the Cottonwood is ordered with coffered ceilings, the home feels even more open and breathable.

The Clover is still a strong option for buyers who love its farmhouse look, but the Cottonwood may be better for buyers who want more ceiling height, more customization, and more bedroom separation.

Why the Cottonwood Sells Well

The Cottonwood is one of the strongest-selling homes because it can fit many different buyers. It is not locked into one lifestyle.

It can work for:

1. Young families.
2. Retirees.
3. Rural property owners.
4. Buyers who want a garage.
5. Buyers who want a large pantry.
6. Buyers who need a bigger closet.
7. Buyers who want an accessible bathroom.
8. Buyers who want a big mudroom.
9. Buyers who want natural light.
10. Buyers who want Energy Star or eBuilt performance.

That flexibility makes it easier for buyers to shape the home around their priorities without moving into a much larger or more expensive model.

Who Is the Cottonwood Best For?

The Cottonwood is best for buyers who want a manufactured home with a strong standard layout and real customization potential.

It is especially useful for buyers who want:

• a 3-bedroom, 2-bath home around 1,600 square feet;
• 9-foot ceilings;
• an open-concept living area;
• large windows;
• a walk-in pantry;
• a private primary suite;
• a flexible primary bathroom;
• a practical mudroom;
• garageable side entry;
• Energy Star or eBuilt efficiency;
• the ability to move, stretch, or customize parts of the floor plan.

This home is also a good option for buyers who want something more flexible than a fixed package home but smaller and more affordable than a large four-bedroom or triple-wide home.

See the Cottonwood at The Home Boys Spokane Valley

The Cottonwood is on display at The Home Boys Spokane Valley. Buyers can walk through the home, compare it with the Giant Sequoia, Clover, and other display homes, and see how the layout feels in person.

The Spokane Valley display lot is open 7 days a week from 9 AM to 5 PM, and no appointment is required.

For buyers looking for a customizable Golden West manufactured home with 9-foot ceilings, large windows, a walk-in pantry, flexible kitchen, private primary suite, and a practical mudroom, the Cottonwood is one of the most important homes to see in person.