The shingle-clad exterior allows this home to fit discretely into a wooded or beach-side setting, while its simple, compact, massed shape makes it inexpensive to build, and efficient to heat. The house plan is equally appropriate for construction as a year-round dwelling or a vacation retreat.
Entering, you step directly into a large open space that stretches from the front all the way to the rear. A wide coat closet fits neatly into the back of the vestibule on the left, which is next to the stairs.
Natural light beams into the living room through multipaned windows on two sides, and this area is entirely open to the dining room, which in turn flows on to the kitchen.
In the kitchen, a large work island adds to the already generous counter and cupboard space, and a roomy pantry adds even more storage capacity. Laundry appliances are nearby in a pass-through utility room that leads out onto a side stoop. A broom closet with shelves and a convenient powder room are also tucked into this hallway.
The home office, off the kitchen at the rear, is in an ideal location for handling household accounts, or even running a small, office-based business. It could also be a study, housing books and a family-shared computer.
Three bedrooms, a full bathroom and a loft are upstairs. The loft could be outfitted as a study area or library. The owners' suite has a charming railed balcony that faces the front, and a surprisingly large walk-in closet. The bathroom has a double vanity, combination tub and shower, and ample towel storage. Secondary bedrooms also have large closets.
Each plan set is
drawn at 1/4"=1' scale and includes the following drawings:
Artist's
Rendering An
artist's drawing of the home, usually viewed from the front, and general
construction notes.
Elevations Shows
the front, sides, and rear, including exterior materials, trim sizes, roof
pitches, etc.
Main Floor
Plan Shows
placement and dimensions of walls, doors, & windows. Includes the
location of appliances, plumbing fixtures, beams, ceiling heights, etc.
Second Floor
Plan (if any) Shows
the second floor in the same detail as the main floor. Includes second floor
framing and details.
Foundation
Plan Shows
the location of all concrete footings, floor beams, first floor framing, and
foundation details. If there is a basement, a basement plan is included which
shows all basement details. Foundation types vary; please call to confirm the
foundation type of the plan you are interested in.
Roof Framing
Plan Shows
roof outlines, conventional framing/trusses, beams, roof framing details,
etc. Specific details such as fireplaces, stairways, decks, etc. Details are
drawn at 1/2" = 1' scale, and appear as needed throughout the prints.
Section Shows
a cross-section of the home. Shows support members, exterior and interior
materials, insulation, and foundation.
Electrical
Plan A
schematic layout of all lighting, switches and electrical outlets.