THROUGH its pleasing, balanced proportions this small Colonial house achieves beauty and character. The plan arrangement solves the problems of economy through compactness and a most intelligent relationship of all living areas. Each room is easily reached from the large living room or any other part of the house. Even with the compact arrangement, every room is provided with large windows on two or more walls to provide light and good ventilation.
The large entrance porch is beautifully designed in the Colonial style as a feature to the front of the house. Upon entering the living room, the first thing that meets the eye is the fireplace which has been designed to give charm and dignity to the entire room. There is a built-in book alcove between the living room and dining room for choice books.
Each bedroom is large and provided with ample closet space. The master bedroom has its own bath and two closets. Both the dining and breakfast rooms are large and nicely located for serving either formal or informal meals. The rear screened porch offers many advantages for afternoon and evening visiting and games.
A stairway is shown to the attic which may be used for additional rooms or storage space. The second floor plan indicates how this space may be developed into two large bedrooms, a play room and a bath. The cost of making use of this feature would be small. However, the stairway may be omitted entirely and turned into closets instead.
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source: The Progressive Farmer – Distinctive Southern Homes | 1950
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