Home design compact yet spacious

  • Wednesday, February 8, 2006 9:00pm
  • Life

The Emmett Valley is a compact, informal home with an open spacious feeling. This single-level plan could easily be adapted to accommodate a wheelchair. Most of the exterior is lap siding with stucco relief trim.

A small porch bounded by a wooden railing adds curb appeal. Inside, slender windows, along with the oval window in the door, brighten the entry. A double-wide closet is around the corner to the right.

Straight ahead is the comfortable great room and a large bright kitchen. Three wide windows fill most of the back wall and more light spills down from above through four rectangular skylights. A sliding-glass door opens onto the large railed deck that is also accessible from the master suite.

In the great room, a hearth of brick and tile is in one corner, creating a warm focal point. The large open kitchen fills the other corner. A raised eating bar separates the dining area from the kitchen.

The dishwasher is raised to minimize bending. Counter space is ample and a large walk-in pantry augments the available storage capacity.

Utilities are just a few steps away in a pass-through utility room, complete with cabinets and a counter for folding clothes. The garage, too, has built-in cabinets and a long L-shaped workbench.

The isolated master suite provides complete privacy in an attractive atmosphere. Amenities include a walk-in closet, twin basins, separately enclosed shower and toilet. The guest room and office are at the other end of the house. The guest bedroom has a set of built-in bookshelves.

For a study plan of the Emmett Valley (404-46), send $15 to Landmark Designs, Inc., 33127 Saginaw Road E., Cottage Grove, OR 97424. Order or search online at www.ldiplans.com. Order free compact discs of the portfolio ($5 shipping and handling). Save 30 percent on construction plans using the code LHE98 online, or by mailing or calling 800-562-1151.

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