EFFICIENT allocation of space and excellent relationship of service, general living and sleeping areas are matters worthy of note in this streamlined house. This plan may be built with or without a basement; the stairway is placed so any future addition in the basement involves a minimum of disturbance to the basic structure.
The use of a glass panel opposite the front door separates the family bedrooms from view of the living and dining rooms. The living room has many interesting features such as the large picture window, good cross ventilation, a large built-in bookcase and a combination fireplace and cabinet with a wood storage bin. The dining room is well lighted by the large windows on two walls.
The economically designed car port is partly open to give additional light and ventilation to the interior and follows the modern trend of using one space for several activities. This makes an excellent place for car storage, children’s playroom, or sitting porch, and offers a direct entrance to either the service or front door. This feature is cleverly connected to the porch roof, and with the other two features—the chimney and the picture window—adds considerably to the attractive exterior design.
The kitchen is well arranged for preparation and service of meals either in the dining room or breakfast room. The hall has plenty of storage space for clothes or linens. The front bedroom may be used for guests, or to meet family needs. The other two bedrooms with their large closets are more private and, in addition, are connected to a screened porch leading to the outside play areas.
Special attention has been placed on the use of modern materials and methods of construction allowing for the use of plastics and prefabricated units.
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source: The Progressive Farmer – Distinctive Southern Homes | 1950
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