This house is a bit unusual in the fact that the stairwell runs from the rear to the front of the home. Traffic
flows upstairs through the kitchen or the living room and leaves room for a coat closet at the entry. This house could also accommodate a basement with a little tweaking, depending on your chosen lot. If this were the case the under-the-stair
pantry could replace the laundry equipment, which could in turn be moved into the basement along with the hot water heater.
In the master bedroom two closets surround the private bathing area. The 1/2 bath off the dining area is convenient for guests and family alike and handles overflow from the main bathrooms.
A small room off the entry foyer would make the perfect home office, but could be a playroom for the children, an exercise area, or a television room. You decide.
Upstairs three more bedrooms share a split bath. A dressing area with sinks on either side of the bathing area will allow
everybody to getting ready for the new day at once. This should prove to be a pleasant feature in the long run. Handrails outline the stairwell on the second level, giving the feeling of having a loft. The lack
of walls also allows for better circulation. The upstairs balcony would serve as an excellent playpen, pet run, or sleeping
porch in addition to whatever other use you may have in mind.
Reasonably sized, well-placed rooms and spacious closets will turn this plan into a comfortable home for the casual family that prefers practicality to luxury. This home has all of the right features in all of the right places.
