NEW LOOK IN SMALL HOMES—a look of exterior and interior A largeness—has been brought about by the wise use of window walls. Since glass windows—such as Thermopane-have been developed that will insulate as well as decorate, a major architectural trend has sprung to life. The five-room flat-top Aurora is an excellent example of this trend.
With well over 350 square feet of window space, this single-level contemporary home presents an impressive appearance from all angles. An exterior of vertical wooden siding and stone facing combine pleasingly with the geometric areas of glass, while a smartly styled carport adds to the exterior impression of width. A large storage cabinet is located at the rear of the carport.
No trick effects are employed in the interior plan of The Aurora -room planning is kept wisely simple, as befits the tailored, tasteful exterior. A sheltered concrete stoop lends admittance to the spacious (12 x 23') living room. A highlight of the living room is the large wood-burning fireplace; another feature is the folding door which may be used to close off the living room from the sleeping area.
The dining room forms the foot of an “L” with the living room, and shares a window wall and a pass-thru bar with the kitchen. Knotty-pine storage cabinets line the walls of the easily accessible kitchen. The utility room has a hall entrance as well as a door to the rear yard.
Left of the utility room is a short hallway which connects with the two bedrooms (both cross-ventilated) and the ceramictiled bath. Wall-to-wall closets are built-in bedroom features, while special louver arrangement permits controlled ventilation at all times.
Exterior look can be varied with The Aurora; the builders have successfully used slab sandstone, cut ledge sandstone and Roman brick, according to the wishes of the buyer. The site of the eight homes now built according to this plan is on the outskirts of Aurora, Missouri (from which city it gains its name).
All eight of the homes have been constructed on a 25' x 40' concrete slab, and each slab has perimeter insulation, a waterproof membrane and Kentile floor covering. The Kentile is laid plain and the same pattern or color is used throughout the eight houses with the exception of bathrooms and kitchens. Kentile used in the bathrooms was selected to harmonize with the colored bath fixtures used.
The full room-width closets with built in drawer sections are closed with sliding doors; these doors are covered with leatherwood, a Masonite product, as are the home's five fir-paneled doors. Wood trim used on the closets is worm-eaten fir; paint was rubbed on and off this trim to good effect. Inside trim throughout the house is in a variety of natural woods.
While small, the utility room has ample room for the furnace, the hot-water heater and an automatic washing machine.
For the small family that desires convenience and comfort in their everyday living combined with the very latest in modern styling, The Aurora would be an excellent choice.
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