The L-shaped plan of this house creates an enclosed terrace when a tall board fence is built to enclose the service yard. Part of the terrace is shaded by a roof trellis. There is an outdoor grill connected to the chimney, an optional feature. The rooms open to the terrace by way of the bedroom hall, making bath accessible from outdoors.
Two walls of the house are brick veneer, others are natural redwood, vertical, flush siding. The interior wastes no space. Even the lengthened foyer makes room for a desk and bookshelves. The living room has a large window overlooking the terrace, and the fireplace is off center to segregate activities. There is a cheerful dining area with an interesting cabinet to separate the room from the hall.
The kitchen supplies good cabinet space and a small corner bench and table for breakfasting. An alternate idea shown in the plans has a utility room at rear of kitchen for those who do not want a basement.
Overall width is 60 ft. Living area covers 1125 sq. ft. Open plan for foyer, dining and living area conveys spacious feeling. Partition cabinet, above, has space for dishes and phono. Large bird cage with glass face on right wall admits light.
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