This 1.472 square-foot plan was made with economy in mind. The front and back of the house demonstrate the economy outside. Inexpensive grooved plywood siding and asbestos-cement panels come in standard 4-foot sheets, saving on installation. A flat roof reduces material costs even more. Gravel takes the place of concrete for play area.
The design is consistently good, from crisp house lines to the slat-screen fence in back. A 3-foot roof overhang protects the well-proportioned entry.
In the living room of this lovely 1964 home, the fireplace is a good example of budgeted building - it has no complicated design or expensive materials. A sectioned window provides the advantages of ceiling-to-floor glassm even though is only 3x8 feet.
Sensible dimensions - 13x17 feet - make this room adaptable. With traffic across only one end, it stays quiet too.
The 12x13 family room saves on materials - and energy. Its space-sharing design eliminates the usual kitchen divider wall. Preschoolers are always in sight in a room with playproof materials (vinyl floor, washable fabrics and paints).
This same room is an efficient work center, with a 36-inch planning desk, sliding glass door and adjoining utility room.
The kitchen section was concentrated in a 9x13-foot area, saving valuable floor space and putting most of the storage within reach. Plastic-laminate counter top was widened to form an inexpensive snack bar.
The snack-bar counter also cloves off the 4-foot-wide cooking area, keeping it traffic-free. The sink and range divide each counter into two clear work surfaces. Kitchen window faces the outdoor play center.
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