The foremost idea while planning this house was to make room for a family of three or four children in the simplest, most convenient and modest way possible, and still inject some glamour into the plan. Within 1590 square feet it has the equivalent of four bedrooms, and the requirments for happy family life. Plan is 52 feet wide, 58 deep with garage. There is basement below all but bedrooms. Children can come and go to basement playroom, den, kitchen and bath with little interruption.
A den near kitchen eases housework, but in this plan it also is an important overflow room when entertaining. There is no hint of a dining room when the window ledge table is closed. In sketch above half is drawn forward. It seats six persons when both sides are extended, or ten when T-shaped, a shape that is perfect for buffet serving. Dining area is large enough for standard table if preferred. Door beyond could lead to terrace or porch. Dinette will serve family well. Living room cabinet wall provides space for radio-phonograph, records, magazines, a drop-leaf desk, and perhaps Television. Plants above can be seen from both rooms, creating a spacious feeling. Bedrooms are modest but cabinet space is well-planned. Exterior is dark, redwood siding with white trim. A bit of stone adds much to appearance. A 75-foot lot would be minimum.
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