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A BOOK OF
HOUSE PLANS

BOOK OF HOUSE PLANS

A
FLOOR PLANS AND COST DATA OF ORIGINAL DESIGNS OF VARIOUS ARCHITECTURAL TYPES, OF WHICH FULL WORKING DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE

BY

W. H. BUTTERFIELD
ii

AND
H.

W. TUTTLE
ARCHITECTS

NEW YORK
McBRIDE, NAST & COMPANY
1912

6^

Copyright, 1912, by

McBride, Nast

& Co.

Published, October, 1912

CONTENTS
PAGE

General Description of the Plans

9
\g

Cost
1

A Vacation HomeDesign No. 25 Design No. 2 An English Stucco Cottage 31 A Modified Dutch Colonial TypeDesign No. 3 37 A Colonial House for a Village Street^Design No. 4 .43 Design No. 5 An Italian Villa 49 A Stucco BungalowDesign No. 6 55 An English Half-timber CottageDesign No. 7 61 A Southern Colonial House^Design No. 8 67 A Spanish Mission TypeDesign No. 9 73 A Stucco House for a Narrow LotDesign No. 10 79 A House Based on the New England ColonialDesign No. 11 85 A Gabled House of Half-timberDesign No. 12 91 A Long Gambrel-roof HouseDesign No. 13 97 A Swiss ChaletDesign No, 14 103 A Modified Colonial CottageDesign No. 15 109 A Small Dutch Colonial House^Design No. 16 115 An Informal English CottageDesign No. 17 125 A Frame House of Italian SimplicityDesign No. 18 ... 131 A Colonial House of Simple LinesDesign No. 19 137 A Combination of Stucco with Half-timber GablesDesign No. 20 143 A Stucco Cottage^Design No. 21 149
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A BOOK OF HOUSE PLANS

A GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PLANS

TO
in a

design a small country house possessing artistic and ecofeatures, the construction of which

nomic

may

he accom-

plished for a

minimum amount,

problems of the architectural

factory solutions are arrived at

among the simplest profession. The most satisis

not

by a process of

elimination, resulting

compact plan possessing the

essential requirements of the average

home-builder, and arranged in such a

manner

that the total area

is

proportionately divided to best suit the uses for which each imit of
the plan
is

intended.

The houses shown on

house of moderate
size

the following pages have been carefully de-

signed to meet the requirements of the average family desiring a

and pleasing appearance.

They

are taken

from the actual working drawings or from houses already erected. The aim of the authors has been to emphasize the really essential
features

and eliminate

all

that might be considered superfluous or not

consistent in a house of moderate cost.

terior treatment

Simplicity of plan and exnecessarily ugliness.

means economy but not

The

success of an architectural design, in a building of

any description

depends principally upon

its

proportion, scale and fenestration, and

no amount of elaboration can atone for a poorly proportioned building. Bearing all this in mind, we have planned our houses, knowing
that the people

who

will live in

them

will prefer to

have their rooms

as large as possible for the price they

pay and

to have the construction^

and materials of the best throughout.

so

We know that
ground

buildings cost

much per

cubic foot or square foot of

area.

When we
we

attempt to build a small or medium-sized house with extra rooms,*

such as
libraries,

reception rooms, large halls or billiard-rooms,

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A BOOK OF

HOUSE PLANS
must
necessarily occupy part of the

must do one of two things: either reduce the size of all the rooms, or count on poor workmanship and cheap materials. As the ground
area
is

limited, these additions

space that should be devoted to the more important rooms.

The

average person certainly cares more for a house of fewer well proportioned, livable rooms, of good materials

and well

built,

than for

a house cut

up into small or irregular rooms and poorly constructed. Aside from the general proportion of the various rooms in relais

tion to each other, another vital problem in house planning

circulation,

proper

which

is

the result of the correct position of the important

rooms in
passages

relation to each other.

is

The

solution of this phase of small

house planning

far more

difficult

than in the larger type, where

may

be introduced to bring about direct communication

between various parts of the house without seeming inconsistent or

extravagant.
It will be seen

by examining

the following plans that the problem

of good circulation has been carefully considered.

Aside from a few

designs of an exceptional type (in every case the smaller and

more
be

compact examples),

it is

apparent that the living-rooms are well pro-

tected against intrusion

from the

service quarters, except as

may

required in the performance of the usual domestic duties.

The living-room and dining-room are either intercommunicating or are connected by means of the main hall, an arrangement many
people prefer, largely because
it

eliminates the noise

and disturbance
after

incidental to clearing the table

and arranging the dining-room

meals, though with suitable doors, glazed or otherwise, and proper

draperies between these rooms where they adjoin, this inconvenience
is

reduced to the minimum.

The economical arrangement

ered quite as carefully as the

of the second floor has been considthe corners of the house having

first,

been utilized as far as possible for sleeping-rooms, thus insuring crossventilation

and the greatest degree of comfort

in

warm

weather.

DESCRIPTION OF PLANS
The
and
closet space in connection with each

11

room

is

ample.

The baths

linen closets are conveniently located,

is

and in every case the space

occupied by halls

a very small percentage of the total area.

Where
shown,

it is
it

desired that certain sleeping-rooms should be larger than

will be

found

in a majority of these plans that

by omitting

a partition between two of the smaller rooms this result

may

easily;

be obtained.

STYLE
The accompanying
of houses contained
in fact there are
illustrations clearly

show that the

collection
styles;

in this

book embraces a great variety of

conflict in

no two designs that

any way.

In every

case unlimited care has been devoted to accurately interpreting the

style represented.

All of the details have been well studied,

to each house than

much

more time having been devoted

possible
in

would have been

the cases of individual clients.

The requirements of
is

home-builders are so diversified, and local conditions governing build-

ing

sites so

extreme, that a great range of style

necessary for the

success of a book of this type.

Southern Colonial house, for ex-

ample, would not appear to advantage on the shores of a lake, with

a wild, rugged, natural setting; neither could a Swiss chalet be appropriately situated along the main street of a thriving town; but
reverse this order
will

and

it

will

be seen that both of these houses

accept

their

environment in a most natural and graceful

manner.

The English

half -timber

and plain stucco houses have probably

a greater range of adaptability than most of the other examples.

Not only

are they suitable, because of their distinctive characteristics

to

and pleasing composition,

ties,

occupy ordinary building

lots in the

residential sections of smaller cities, as well as in suburban

communi-

but they are also designed with the idea of

filling the require-

ments of a prospective home-builder who seeks the

seclusion of a

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A BOOK OF HOUSE PLANS

wiU prove a most appropriate and
Colonial houses, as well as the
desirable setting as well

larger estate, where the possibilities of well-conceived landscape

effects

as greatly emphasizing their attractive features.

The

American cottage type

executed, possess a

(or

free translation of the Colonial) are always appropriate as country

or village residences, and,

when properly

charm

which appeals to every home-lover.

A sufficient diversity of designs

most fastidious to make

in this type have been included to enable the

selection.

The
special
spirit

Italian villa

and the Spanish Mission house are worthy of

accurately portray the
It
characteristics of their respective styles.

comment.

The examples included

and architectural

will

be seen from the illustrations following that these houses possess

decided individuality, and for one

rather hackneyed models,
these designs

who

wishes to depart from the

more

attractive results than are afforded

by

would be

difficult to obtain.

The working drawings

of each house

may

be obtained as shown,
if the positions of
-

but the authors advise prospective builders that

the building sites necessitate a reversal of the plans, they should so

instruct their contractors.

In most

localities,

one side of the living-

room should face south, as generally the prevailing winds in warm weather are from this quarter, and one side of the dining-room should In face east so that in winter this room receives the morning sun.

summer

the sun

is

so high

by breakfast time

that

it

does not shine

is

directly into the room.

dining-room with west windows

not a

pleasant room.
these
table.

In summer

the hot afternoon sun streams through

windows and makes

it

very uncomfortable for those at the

In winter the sun has long been down by dinner time. The plans admit of many changes which in no way affect the
In one or two of the houses an extra bathroom could be obtained by partitioning off the rear hall, and in most of
attic.

final result.

easily

the houses additional rooms are possible in the

DESCRIPTION OF PLANS
The
success of the average

18

attractiveness of the

home depends not so much upon the preliminary sketches as upon the amount of
is

study devoted to the drawings from which the house

erected.

actually
size,

The

care with which materials are selected, the

ar-

rangement and treatment of windows, the overhang of

choice of hardware, the exterior

eaves, the

and

interior trim, the proportions

of archways and door openingsin fact every detail necessary for

the completion of the house, must be carefully considered to produce

the best possible results.

The authors

of this work, realizing the im-

portance of detail in the execution of these designs, have devoted

much time and study

eminently satisfactory.

to each house,

and

feel assured that in

every

case where the drawings are accurately followed the results will be

A number of the designs included in this series have found favor

with the home-builder even before the actual publication of
this

book,

and such examples

as are sufficiently far advanced at the time this

will

volume goes to press

be illustrated by photographs, even though

the planting, grading and other desirable settings, as well as the

softening effect of occupancy, are missing.

There

is

probably no one feature of a house that bears so con-

spicuously important a relationship to both the exterior and interior as does the treatment of windows.

The windows
by

in a majority of

the homes are shown divided into lights

sash-bars.

This undoubt-

edly gives a richness, sparkle and scale obtainable in no other way.

Many

people, however, object to this treatment

and the bars may be

left out.

This division into lights

is

absolutely necessary in the

It
is

Eng-

lish half -timber

and Colonial designs.

so characteristic of these

styles that if omitted the

appearance of the houses would suffer

to divide only the

greatly.

compromise

is

upper half of double-

hung windows and

to

leave the lower half clear glass.

Where perspective drawings are shown, great care has been taken make them accurate. They show exactly how the houses look from

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A BOOK OF HOUSE PLANS

and
sizes

the points at which the perspectives are taken, and are absolutely
reliable as to heights

of windows, porches, doors,

etc.

In

each case where casement windows are shown the double-hung type

may be

substituted, or vice versa.

All changes should be settled upon

is

with the builder before a contract

specifications,

signed,

and incorporated

in the

which are drawn with optional clauses, the clauses not

required being crossed out.

The
fied first

materials specified are first-class throughout, but here again

is

an option

allowed the home-builder.

clauses follow.

The most
Shingles

desirable

is

speci-

and optional

may
is

replace clap-

boards and siding, or the reverse.

stone, brick or concrete,

Foundation walls

may

be of

depending upon which

is

the cheapest in

the locality where the house

best results
stone, but

to be built.

Stucco probably gives the

blocks, brick or

on a masonry wall such as terra cotta

so used great care

when

must be taken to thoroughly wet

If used on frame, satspecifications closely.

down

the walls before applying the stucco.

isfactory

work

will be obtained

by following the
burn
either

The
latter,

fireplaces are designed to

is

wood

or coal;

if

the

a coal-grate

placed in the opening and the ash-chutes to the

cellar

do away with carrying ashes through the house.

it is

In the matter of stock hardware

safe to say that a large

is

percentage of this material on the market to-day

isfactory in either design or workmanship.
is

not entirely sat-

At

the same time there

enough that

is

good to

fit

the requirements of each house in this

is

series,

and the acquirement of appropriate material

subject of lighting fixtures

simply a ques-

tion of individual selection.

The

is

somewhat more
allowance

difficult be-

cause of the greater range in price.

An

may

be

made

in

the specification to cover this item, but

it is

advisable that each pros-

pective builder should personally choose the fixtures that are to be

used in his house, the variation in cost being a matter of adjustment

between the owner and the contractor.

DESCRIPTION OF PLANS
Plumbing
tion
is

15
selec-

fixtures

form another item

in which the

range of

very great, and they surely merit the careful consideration of

of interior finish and decoration

the owner.

The subject
scope, especially

is

of such unlimited

when

it

embraces twenty-one distinctly different

houses, that the authors

would prefer to advise each prospective home-

builder as to the treatment of the house he

may

select to build, if such

advice

is

desired.

LANDSCAPE WORK
It
is difficult

to emphasize too strongly the importance of devotetc.,

ing time and study to the arrangement of the walks, planting,

in connection with

any country home.

found

There

is

no

lot too small to

be worthy of such consideration, as frequently the garden spot of a

whole community

will be

in

an area of very small dimensions.

An

accompanying plate shows the possible formal treatment of the

this series.

grounds around one of the houses of

house
is

On
lot,

this plate the

shown occupying two

ft.,

positions

on a corner

the dimensions
service

of which are 50 x 100

yard, garage,
etc.,

and the arrangement of the garden,

represent the natural result of existing require-

ments.

The

plate also shows the possibility of reversing

any one of

the plans in order to conform with local conditions.

MINOR CHANGES AND SPECIAL WORK

Should
local conditions require slight

changes in the plans other

than those that

charge will be

may

be taken care of by the contractor, a nominal

for such service.

made

Should the individual requirements of a prospective home-builder

demand

radical changes necessitating the entire reconstruction of the

plans of a house, special arrangements

for the execution of this work.

may

be

made with

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DESCRIPTION OF PLANS THE PLANS

Three complete
sets of

17

working drawings, two

specifications

and

blank contracts are provided for each of the designs illustrated, and
these

may

be obtained at a nominal charge upon application to

the publishers, McBride, Nast

& Company, Union

Square North,

New York
elevations
full-size

City.

The drawings
The

include the usual quarter-inch plans,

and

sections; large-scale

drawings of special features and

are

details.

specifications

complete,

with optional

clauses permitting a certain

rials, etc.
is

amount of freedom

in the choice! of mate-

One

set of the drawings, intended to

be used on the work,

is

printed on cloth, as an ordinary paper set soon wears out or

torn

so badly as to be illegible.

Unusual care has been taken in the preparation of these working drawings and specifications to make them so full in detail and explicit in

every

way

that the resulting buildings, at the hands of a

fin-

reasonably competent contracting builder, will have that air of

ished design that belongs to the very best class of specially designed

house architecture.

COST

MANY
We
It

people are apt to be skeptical about the usual maga-

zine articles relating to the cost of small country houses.

daresay that in the majority of cases the magazines

are correct, for they publish information regarding an

actual house built in
fact that the house
is

some one

section of the country.

is

However, the

located in one section

responsible for the mis-

understanding upon the part of the readers.

is

impossible to give a figure that would cover the cost for the

entire country.
total outlay

We

must consider each

its

factor that enters into the

sec-

and judge of
is

relative

importance in the various

tions in which building

carried on.

The two
places the

principal factors are labor

and material.

In some

first factor, labor,

plays the more important part.

Wages

are high and hours are short.

For example:

in the vicinity of

New

York
the

City, union labor

is

well organized, and the mechanics receive

maximum wage

for the

minimum number

of hours.

In central

and western

New York

State, carpenters

and masons get a modest

wage, but some materials, requiring a long haul, are expensive.

Th

lumber sections of the Northwest and some parts of the South give
a plentiful supply of cheap material, and where labor's demands are

not exorbitant at the same time,

tions in which to build cheaply.

we

find the

most favorable condi-

The
mining
sons,

distance which material

cost to the consumer.

is

hauled

is

a strong factor in deter-

its

Therefore, aside from esthetic rea-

it is

always wiser to construct your house with materials that

are, as far as possible, native to the locality.

In
price of

spite of the

growing price of woods and the reduction

it is still

in the

masonry

material, such as cement,

cheaper to build

18

COST
a frame house than one of any other kind.

19

Of

course certain parts

favored with the close proximity of brick-yards or quarries' give these

materials the advantage over frame

on account of

durability

and

cheapness.

To

get

down

to facts,

we

shall

compare the prices obtained from

Design No. 4 was selected
Plans, elevations

each quarter of the country; prices obtained on the same house and
specifications.

The house
difficulties

illustrated as

as being fairly representative of a moderate-size dwelling presenting

no particular

of construction or detail.

and

specifications

were sent to architects throughout the United

to the cost of this parestimates, as

States and
ticular

Canada asking for information as house in each locality. The resulting

had been

expected, varied greatly in accord with local conditions regarding

labor and materials.

Summarized, they are as follows, lump-sum

comparison of costs per cubic foot

costs being given, together with a

of house in various materials

:^=*

New York

City Suburbs

$4300.

per cubic foot,

frame

17

cents

per cubic foot, brick

per

cubic foot, stone

21 J cents 22 J cents

stucco on metal lath

18
to

cents

Philadelphia Suburbs

10%

15%

less

than near

New York.
$3400.

Maine
per cubic foot, frame
per cubic foot, brick

14

cents cents cents cents

17
20
15

per cubic foot, stone

stucco on metal lath

In the southern

New England

States the cost would be slightly

in excess of the above.

Middle South, Kentucky, Maryland,

etc

$3000.

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A BOOK OF HOUSE PLANS

per cubic foot, frame
10
12
to 12 cents
to 14 cents to 20 cents

per cubic foot, brick

per cubic foot, stone
stucco on metal lath

15
11

to 14 cents

Chicago, vicinity of

$3800.
15
to 16 cents

per cubic foot, frame

per cubic foot, brick

per cubic foot, stone
stucco

18 cents

20 cents
16
to 17 cents

on metal

lath

Middle-western States such as Ohio, Michigan, Iowa

and Wisconsin
per cubic foot, frame per cubic foot, brick per cubic foot, stone
stucco on metal lath
Pacific coast

$2550 to $4000.
10
to 17 cents

12j to 20 cents
16
12
to 25 cents
to 18 cents

up up

(Northwest)

$2000 to $3200.
8j to 13 cents 9J to 14 cents 14 to 16 cents
9
to 14 cents

per cubic foot, frame per cubic foot, brick per cubic foot,
stone

stucco on metal lath

Colorado (average)
per cubic foot, frame
per cubic foot, brick

$3100 to $3200.
12 cents 14 cents 15 cents

per cubic foot, stone

stucco on metal lath

13 cents

Southwest (Arizona and

per cubic foot, frame

New

Mexico)

$2900 to $3000.
12 cents

per cubic foot, brick

per cubic foot, stone

stucco

13J to 14 cents 16 cents 13J to 14 cents a wide range of territory. The

on metal lath
list

We have covered in the above

COST
New York
ever,

21

section heads the

list,

with the Northwest Pacific Coast at

Prices,

the foot, due to the peculiar conditions mentioned above.

howbuilt

may vary

in each section.

We have known of two houses

from the same plans and specifications, one in Flushing, Long Island, and the other in Essex County, New Jersey, in which the cost at
Flushing was 10 per cent,
tion
less

than on the Jersey coast.

Transporta-

had much to do with

this variation.

In giving a

scale of prices such as

above
is

it

was necessary

to take
all

as a basis a certain type of house; this

one which includes

the

conveniences and arrangements suitable for the average family without

any

special features or elaborate details.

The

construction
It
is

is

sup-

posed to be thorough and materials

first-class.

simply a good

substantial home, built according to the custom of the locality for

a house of

this class.

These figures are for a completed house with

the exception of the lighting fixtures, which

may

cost

any amount;

one

is

willing to pay.

They could be procured

is

for $50 as a

minimum.

Everyone, about to build,

desirous of first ascertaining as

nearly as possible, the total outlay he will be obliged to make.

first

The
your

step after selecting the design

is

to multiply the total cubic concost per cubic foot in

it is

tents as given with each design

section.

by the

You

will then

be able to get an idea if

possible to keep

within your appropriation.

is

Next

consult a local builder

one who
There

accustomed to putting up the

familiar and

class

of building you desire.

may
he
is

be certain governing conditions in your neighborhood with which

you are

not.

He will take

the cubical contents and

the design as illustrated, together with instructions as to

the house finished, and give

how you wish

and complete

you a very

close preliminary estimate.

details

Then when he
if

receives the

working drawings,

specifications his figure

may

be gone over and verified.

Of

course,

the builder has the final drawings at the outset, he will be able to

give at once an exact and final figure.

If you contemplate building a home, study your

own

section.

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A BOOK OF HOUSE PLANS

in the long run,

WHat,

seem to have proven

to be the best materials

for the locality?

What

materials are used for foundation walls, ex-

terior walls, roofs, porches, trim, chimneys, etc.?

If one material
it

predominates for each part, then there

is

some good reason why

was used^^probably for the sake of economy or procurability. A little thought and careful study in the beginning may save time and
expense in the end.

THE DESIGNS

A VACATION HOME
DESIGN NO.
1

THIS

type of house

is

admirably adapted to seaside or moun-

tainous country as a

rugged scenery
structure.

will

summer make the

cottage.

Rather wild and

best setting for this simple

The arrangement

of the

first floor

plan, with

its

combined

liv-

ing-room and dining-room opening on either side through wide French

windows upon two roomy porches,

open
air
is

will give

an effect of space and

use.

freedom most desirable for summer

separate en-

trance

provided, convenient to both living-room and kitchen, chiefly

for use in stormy weather and for the reception of formal guests.

A
pro-

pantry separates the living-room from the kitchen which

latter

is

vided with a large store-room and a special service porch.

The second
small, a bath,

floor

is

divided into four rooms, two large

and two

and ample

linen closet, as well as spacious closets in

cellar contains

each of the rooms.

The

a laundry with two stationProvision

is

ary tubs, a store-room for vegetables,

boiler

etc.

made
if

for a

and two coal compartments.

in the early spring
is

The former can be

installed at

the discretion of the owner and will be necessary only

is

the house

used

and

late fall.
is

The house
spacing and
if

frame throughout and

designed to have either

siding or shingles on the exterior walls.

These should have a wide

painted white with a stained shingle roof, a pleasing

contrast will be obtained.

brick or concrete, depending

terials.

The cellar walls may be built of stone, upon the procurability of these maliving-room
is

The

finish of the

an important considera-

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V
PORCH

Plans of Design No.

1 There is more space upstairs than on the first floor due to the fact that the second-story rooms are built partly out over the porch.
.

26

27

A VACATION
tion.

HOME
will be

29

'No doubt white

is

pleasing and cheerful, but for rough wear

in the country, a dark, natural

wood treatment

found more
white then
so,

durable.

The

specifications of this house allow for both treatments.

The bedrooms

are finished in white.

If the exterior

is

paint the blinds a light green, but remember that in doing

fades out, therefore

green

make

the final coat a bit darker than the color

you ultimately

wish.

To

secure the best exposures, the end of the living-room with

the triple window,

may

face either east, south or west.

This will

give good cross ventilation in hot weather.

While this house does excellently for a rugged landscape, it would stand a bit of planting and gardening around it. Shrubs
and cedars here have an appropriate background.
This cottage should cost in the neighborhood of $3,000 but in

many

localities

may come

considerably under this figure.

Consult

your builder about the cost per cubic foot or square foot of ground
area, for a house of this type.

The plan
feet.

area

is

886

sq. ft.

and the

total cubical contents

is

21,264 cubic

AN ENGLISH STUCCO COTTAGE

DESIGN NO.
2
the fact that
it

THE
lish

great charm of this house

all

lies in

em-

braces

the salient features of a

much
is

larger and

more

pretentious home, so thoroughly condensed and economically

arranged that

its

construction

possible for a very

moderate sum.
which in

The

elevations (designed in the purest type of

Engand
em-

cottage architecture, harmoniously combined with the porch,

this

country

is

so essential) all possess attractive lines

the house

may

be viewed with satisfaction from any point.

It is

therefore a most appropriate design for a corner lot or an estate

bracing

many

acres.

The

excellent arrangement of the

rooms

may

be seen by ex-

amining the plans which are illustrated on the following page.

relationship of the dining-room to the living-room gives a long

The
and

pleasing vista which naturally increases the apparent size of both

rooms.

The French windows

leading from the dining-room to the

is

porch allow the latter to be used as an outdoor dining-room, which

most desirable in hot weather.

The opening between

without doors or
attractive feature.
it

the living-room

and dining-room may be

with glazed doors

left

may
The

be provided
is

always an

kitchen

re-

moved from the living quarters but is very convenient to the diningroom and entrance hall and connects with the second story by a service stairway. The second floor gives the three principal chambers
across the front with a servant's

room and

toilet entirely

apart from

the master's quarters.

Notice the exceptionally good closet space

floor has a coat closet,

in this house.

The

first

pantry and store-

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Plan of Design No.

The relationship of the dining-room and living-room, extending; 2. entirely across the front of the house, gives a long and pleasing vista which increases the apparent size of both rooms.

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room.

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is

Each bedroom has a generous

is

closet

and there

a large

linen closet, while near the bathroom

a small broom

closet.

The
by
the

[wddth of the porch could easily be increased three or four feet

giving the roof a more gradual sweep from the dormer down; a very
slight additional cost

would cover

this

change

if

made during

course of erection.

The

cellar provides for

etc.,

a laundry with stationcoal

ary tubs, storeroom for vegetables,

and a heater with two

compartments.

The house is of frame construction with a stucco finish and The foundation may be either stone, brick or concrete, shingle roof. with a concrete cellar floor. The principal first floor rooms have
hardwood
floors

and the

finish

may

be either white throughout or in

natural woods, such as oak, chestnut or cypress.

in the living-room

beamed

ceiling

would be most appropriate

first floor finish,

if

a natural wood should

cost

be selected for the

and the extra

would prob-

ably not exceed $50.

The house as drawn may have the long side face either east or Both positions give one side of the dining-room to the east south.
and one
side of the living-room to the south,

which

is

the best expo-

sure for these rooms.

Stucco walls offer an ideal background for vines.

sign
is

A lattice

de-

placed around the living-room

window

for this purpose

and

the flower-box above will add to the general color effect.

few

dark evergreens close up to the walls under the other living-room

window
hedges

will

be a great help.

The combination
this

of garden walks and

is

most pleasing with

cost of this house
is

type of house.

The
936

from $4,500 to $5,500, depending upon

the locality.
sq. ft.

For comparison with other designs the floor plan has of ground area and the whole building contains 24,336

cu. ft.

A MODIFIED DUTCH COLONIAL TYPE DESIGN NO. 3

HERE
arranged that
it

is

a modified Colonial cottage resembling in

its

gen-

eral exterior characteristics

Design No.

1,

though posthe place.

use,
is

sessing a

much more formal treatment of This house, intended primarily for summer
will serve the

so

purpose of an all-the-year house with

perfect satisfaction.

In a community where each land-owner posan acre or more,

this

sesses a tract of land of

house would prove a

picturesque

and pleasing example of

prove more livable than

rural architecture.
its

And

for
it

compactness of plan and convenience of

will doubtless

general arrangement,

many more

elaborate houses.

On
kitchen.

the ground floor an entrance hall of liberal dimensions leads

both into the living-room and dining-room and also connects with the

The living-room and dining-room

are connected

by a wide
on the

opening containing glazed doors which, with proper draperies, are as

efficacious as solid doors

and far preferable.

fireplace

The

fireplace,

axis with the door to the dining-room, will prove as effective in that

room

as

though a separate

had been placed

there.

In con-

nection with the kitchen will be found the necessary store-closet, pan-

try and service porch.

On the

second floor the least possible amount

of hall space has been utilized to obtain comfortable access to the four
sleeping-rooms, each of which
is

provided with ample closet room.

A bathroom and linen closet complete the

The
cellar provides

equipment.

room for the usual compartments for coal, a boiler space, store-room, wash trays and servants' toilet. To return to the plan, we notice the excellent seclusion of the service portion of the establishment. While the kitchen is very eon37

Plans of Design No. S. An unusually small amount of space has been given up to the although not at the sacrifice of convenient intercommunication.

hall,

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venient to both the dining-room and the front entrance, yet
it

41

may

be effectively shut off from these parts and any work going on there

need not interfere with the hfe in the living portions, such as the
veranda and large living-room.

Undoubtedly the exterior

boards
if

will look best if the shingles, or clap-

used, are laid with a generous expanse to the weather.

This

will increase the

apparent length of the house by making the hori-

zontal lines

more pronounced.
sash, side walls, columns, trim,

Two
etc.,

color schemes occur to us, both suitable for this house.

i.

First, paint all the exterior white,

e.,

with the exception of the

lattice,

which

may

be a light green.

Then with
is

the roof left to weather or stained either dull red or

is

moss

green, a sparkling and cheery effect

obtained.

The

other scheme

to stain the side walls, if of shingles, a silvery gray

and paint

all

exterior

woodwork
situation.

white, with the roof as above described.

is

This,

while not quite as brilliant as the other scheme,

well suited to a

more
is

exposed

The

best exposure for this plan arrangement

to

face the long side of the living-room south.

vailing winds in

This will give the prealso bring the

summer

access to this

room and
is

sun

into the dining-room during the breakfast hour.

The ground

area covered by this house

780 square feet and

its

cubical contents approximately 19,500 cubic feet.

The average

cost

would be from $3300

to $3500.

A COLONIAL HOUSE FOR A VILLAGE STREET

DESIGN NO.
4

HERE

is

a simple Colonial house of the Northern type

suitable for a village street or a small

farm

in the rural

districts.

The

spirit

and character of the working drawhouse will surely prove

in connection with

ings will be found to be correct, and for anyone having

a predilection for Colonial architecture

a satisfactory investment.

this

The

elevations

shown

the plans are taken directly from the quarter-inch scale working drawings, omitting the structural features, dimensions, etc.

On

the first floor plan

it

will be seen that a large living-room

and

the dining-room, connected by glazed doors and both opening

upon

a porch running the depth of the house, form a very attractive suite
for the living quarters.

The entrance

hall

communicates directly

with the service quarters which consist of kitchen, store-room and

porch.

On

the second floor are three corner chambers,

two of which

are exceptionally large

linen closet.

and

all

having ample closet room, bath and

In the

attic is

space for a small finished

room and

store-

room.

The

cellar provides for a

laundry with stationary tubs, serv-

ants' toilet, store-room for vegetables, etc.,

and a heater with two

coal

compartments.

The side walls of this house will look best of clapboards or siding. They should be laid eight or nine inches to the weather, and provision is made for this in the specifications.

Two colors go well on the

In both

side walls

either white or a dull yellow.

cases the trim, sash, entrance,

columns and railing are best

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44

Front and end elevations

of

Design No.

4.

Clapboards or siding would make the best exterior

wall covering for this house, laid with as wide an expanse to the weather as possible

eight or

nine inches

if this

can be secured

45

A COLONIAL HOUSE
in white.
also.

47

If the side walls are yellow then paint the shutters white
will be surprised at the

You

charming effect thus obtained.

If,

however, the side walls are white, then finish the shutters in a dull

apple green.

The chimney may be

either red brick or stone.

For

the interior of a Colonial house, no color goes as well as white.

simple and pleasing treatment would be to use white throughout,

with the exception of the kitchen.

This

may

be a cool neutral color.

The
dark

typical

mahogany

hand-rail

and newels, with white balusters and

east.

stair treads, are quite

necessary in following out the style.

is

The

best exposure for the front of the house

This places
in

the porch on the south side

and makes the living-room cool

designed to

summer
the ex-

and warm in winter.

the north side.

It also brings the

this

rooms not used for living on

fit

As

plan

is

a narrow

lot,

posure

may

be determined in advance by the

It

size of the plot

which

admits of but one position.

verse the plan.

may

be necessary in that case to re-

This any intelligent builder can do.

is

The ground area

tents 24,795 cubic feet.

855 square

feet,

and the approximate con-

The

cost

is

from $3800 to $4000.

AN ITALIAN VILLA
DESIGN NO.
5

NOTHING
than
this
felt in

could be more pleasing and worthy of

villa.

comment
is

miniature Italian
all

The

Italian influence

nearly

of the best of the larger recent architec-

tural achievements in this country

and there

is

no reason

why

simple, beautifully proportioned examples of Italian domestic

architecture of a

few centuries ago should not serve

as inspirations

for our

more modest homes of the present day.

it

Notwithstanding

the limited dimensions of this house,

plete if
it

could not be more nearly comin-

were four times as large, which would only mean the

creased size of the existing rooms together with a

few additional

sleeping-rooms.

The
cessible

stairs,

screened

from the living-room by

curtains, are ac-

both from the living quarters and service quarters.

The

din-

ing-room, living-room and porch form the living quarters, while in

connection with the kitchen will be found a pantry, store-room and
service porch.

On

the second floor there are three sleeping-rooms,

closet, also

good

closet

room, a bath and linen

a hall of fair dimensions

which could be furnished and used as a sitting-room.

This hall opens

upon

the loggia which

may

be used as a sleeping-porch.

The

cellar

provides for a laundry with stationary tubs, servants'

toilet, store-

room

for vegetables,

etc.,

and a heater with two coal compartments.

would be inadvisable to make the stucco of an Italian house cream color with a rather any color but of the lightest tints. smooth finish would be appropriate for this design. The trim and
It

columns must be white, for we can count on the roof and shutters for
49

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Plans of Design No.

sired.

5.

The stairs may be screened from the living-room by curtains The uncovered terrace across the front is eight feet wide.

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our color notes.
stain

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if shingles,

If the roof

is tile,

use the red S-tiles and

them

red.

The

shutters are a light washed-out green.

They

should not be dark, for in that case they would

note.

make a

discordant

The living-room may

thing like Italian walnut.
for the remainder of the
wished.

well be treated with a dark stain, some-

This same treatment

first floor

may

be carried out
if

rooms, and even for bedrooms

is

However, here
will be

as in the other designs, white

perhaps the

more

satisfactory.

West
side

found the best direction in which to face

localities,

this house.

This will give the breezes, in most

on the porch and loggia

and the morning sun

in the dining-room

and kitchen.
were designed

A bit of garden in the Italian style will give this villa an excellent
setting.

Remember, however, that

in,

Italian gardens

primarily to live

not merely to look into.

will be obtained.

By keeping this in mind

a more successful result

The ground
$4500.

area

is

7460 square feet and the contents approx-

imately 20,888 cubic

feet.

The

cost

will

range from $4000 to

A STUCCO BUNGALOW
DESIGN NO.
6
this

THE
and

photograph on the page following shows

bungalow

in a state nearing completion, so

of course the effects of

planting and grading, as well as the softening tones of

occupancy are missing.

The

exterior walls of the house

are of stucco, the roof shingled and the chimney, stone, producing a

very pleasing combination.

living-room,

dining-room, kitchen

three chambers constitute the six

main rooms.

Aside from them

a store-room, linen closet, coat closet, bath and ample closet

room

for

each chamber will be found.

large living-porch and servants*

It will be noticed,

porch complete the

first floor

layout.

upon

ref-

erence to the plan, that the bedrooms and bath have been kept entirely separate

from the living-room, dining-room and kitchen, being

This
is

reached from these latter through the two doorways shown.

desirable separation of living quarters

from the sleeping-rooms

one of the most

difficult

things to secure in a practical bungalow plan.

There

is

cellar,

providing for a laundry with stationary tubs, a

servants' toilet, store-room for vegetables,

and a heater with two coal

compartments.

The
light

color scheme for the exterior of this

bungalow should be
together with a

gray stucco with white woodwork.

This,

weathered shingle roof and stone chimneys, will produce a very har-

monious

effect.

setting of large trees as

shown

in the

photograph

will

add

greatly to the charm of this

summer home.

The

living-room and a dining-room

may

be treated in natural

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Plans of Design No.

6. There is but one floor, so the building is a true bungalow. It will be noticed that the sleeping-quarters are well isolated from the living-quarters. The combination of living-room and dining-room across the whole front is a very pleasing arrangement.

66

Design No.
very

6,

from a photograph.
though there
is

bungalow

in stucco

is

not

as yet a

common

sight,

no particular reason

why

this

most adaptable

material should not be utilized in the one-story house

The entrance porch

is

not

large,

merely a small jjlatform

with seats

sheltered by a vine lattice

57

A STUCCO
propriate addition.

BUNGALOW

5Sf

woods, and a beamed ceiling in the dining-room would be a most ap-

The sleeping-rooms may either have a painted trim or be natural wood finish and harmonize with the two main rooms* The plan covers a ground area of 1259 square feet and occupies approximately 20,144 cubic feet of space. The estimated cost is
$3600 to $4000.

AN ENGLISH HALF-TIMBER COTTAGE

DESIGN NO.
7
i

A
tural
ness. ters

UNIQUE

English half-timber cottage

shown by the
dis-

drawings, wonderfully well adapted to the requirements of

the home-builder

who

desires

a house possessing

tinctive characteristics both in plan

and

elevation, at the

same time having

limitations as to cost.

The

elevations have been

designed with great care and the window openings have been arranged

with the idea of lending as

lines of the house.

much

interest as possible to the simple

The

roof should have a

woven

shingle treatment
is

in lieu of the thatched roof,

which in

this

country

not practicable.

The boards forming

the effect of

the half -timbering, in fact all the exterior struclines

woodwork, should be adzed, which softens the

and gives

hand-hewn timbers.
is

The plan
on the

interesting because of

its

simplicity

and compact-

A living-room,
first floor.

dining-room and porch form the family quar-

rooms open upon the porch and are connected with each other by an archway or door, whichever may
these

Both

be desired.
accessible

The

stairs lead

up from

the living-room and are also

from the kitchen

at the first landing.

The

kitchen

is

pro-

vided with a store-room and service porch.

three corner chambers, with

On

the second floor are

closet.

ample

closet

room, bath and hnen

The

cellar provides for a

laundry with stationary tubs, a servants'

etc.,

toilet,

store-room for vegetables,

and a heater with two coal

an
artistic interior

compartments.

In a house of

this character the limitations for

treatment are almost removed entirely.

effects to be obtained

There are many charming

little

by the expenditure of comparatively

61

Plans of Design No.

7.

This is one of the smallest houses in the series, and because of square plan could be built very economically.

its

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HALF-TIMBER COTTAGE
money.

66

In the living-room a battened wainscot,

five feet high, of

chestnut, with richly colored plaster walls above, a false

beamed

ceil-

ing of adzed timber, and a floor of oak, the boards being irregular
in width, quaint cupboards built into the wainscoting

and a few

richly
fire-

colored Moravian
place, will

tiles

inserted in the breast

its

and hearth of the

add greatly to

charm.

Reproductions of old English

fabrics should be

used as draperies, and great care should be taken

in the selection of furniture

and lighting

fixtures.

This general
first floor;

treatment should apply to both of the main rooms of the

The rooms on

the second floor should be finished in natural

wood

with either rough plaster walls, tinted, or characteristic wall papers.

Owing
its

to the very simple lines ^of the house, a certain

amount of

planting should be done as close to the building as possible, thus easing

somewhat severe

lines.

Here

as in house

No. 12 leaded glass

in which case the

should be used in

all

windows and glazed doors,

sash should be painted lead color.

The

stucco should be white or

gray and the half -timber work brown

the color of the stucco.

light or dark,

depending upon

The

roof should be weathered shingles.

This plan covers a ground area of 650 square feet and occupies

approximately 17,550 cubic feet of space.

The estimated

cost is

$3000 to $3200.

A SOUTHERN COLONIAL HOUSE DESIGN NO. 8

THE
details

design presents a very satisfactory example of South-

ern Colonial architecture as applied to a house of small

Its merits

dimensions.

are apparent in the perspective

shown on the page following.

will be absolutely correct

The working drawings and

style.

have been studied with the idea of producing a house which

from the standpoint of

etc.,

The body

of the house
first floor

is

stucco; the columns, cornices,

are wood.

On

the

a large living-room occupies one entire side of the house,

having light on three elevations and opening upon a porch which

may

be enclosed in winter.
space.

The dining-room
added

is

a corner

room with

good window

A porch may be

in connection with this

side,

making the house symmetrical and not greatly increasing its cost. The main stairs lead up from the living-room and are designed to form a very attractive addition to this room. A door leads from the kitchen to the first stair landing. A service porch and good-sized store-room
room, corresponding with the porch on the living-room
adjoin the kitchen.
closet space, a bath

On

the second floor are four chambers, ample

closet.

and linen

The

cellar provides
toilet,

ample

space for a laundry with stationary tubs, a servants'

vegetable

room and a heater with two coal compartments. The interior of this house should be kept as simple as possible and strictly Colonial in detail the trim white, or with possibly the

slightest suggestion of gray, the hand-rail of the stairs as well as the

treads, birch stained

first

mahogany.

The doors
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in the

main rooms of the

floor,

should the owner wish to spend the additional money,

Plans of Design No.

visible

The plan is rather unusual in the fact that the front stairs are not 8. from the hall. They lead up from the side of the living-room and are joined by a short flight from the kitchen.

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made

in

mahogany with

cut-glass

The

walls of the various rooms could be either papered

or treated with a rough plaster finish of a rich brownish yellow

though great care would have to be taken in arriving at the desired

color.

The exterior stucco should be pale gray, and all of the exterior woodwork white. The tin roof should be green. A simple treatment of the grounds is suggested in the accompanying illustration.
This house

may

face either west or south to advantage.

This plan covers a ground area of 760 square feet and occupies

approximately 22,040 cubic feet of space.

The estimated

cost

is

$4400 to $4800.

A SPANISH MISSION TYPE DESIGN NO. 9

THE
it

Spanish Mission house, rapidly growing in favor with

people

who

appreciate simple, distinctive lines in stucco

buildings, will be

found
this

illustrated in the following plans

is

and drawings.

In

example Mission architecture

one,

sug-

gested, rather than forced

upon

and the

free treatment renders

a suitable structure to occupy a position adjacent to buildings quite

different in style.

This house, preferably constructed of hollow

walls, with red

tile

or other

masonry exterior

Spanish

tile roof, will

prove

quite as attractive of frame construction.

Very pleasing
tile,

effects

may

be obtained by substituting a shingle roof for

cost of construction

in which case the

would be materially

lessened.

There
house, the

is

not a square inch of waste space in the plans of this

the first

minimum amount having been used both on

and

second floors for halls and passages.

On

the

first floor

the living-

room

is

entered through an archway at the right of the entrance hall

left are the stairs

and at the

leading to the second floor.

coat

closet occupies a convenient position,

and the kitchen communicates

stairs

directly with the entrance hall

and

through a passageway,

which leaves the living-room and dining-room free from any unnecessary intrusion on the part of the servants.

These two rooms are well

proportioned and the interior treatment simple and effective.

On

the second floor are four family sleeping-rooms, ample closet room,
bath, linen closet

and

servants' room.

In the
toilet,

cellar are

found a

laundry with stationary tubs, servants'

tables, etc.,

store-room for vege-

and a heater with two

is

coal compartments.

A fairly rough white stucco

the proper treatment for the

main

73

Plans of Design No. 9. It would be hard to conceive a plan in which the hall space reduced to a smaller proportion of the whole. Every inch of floor space
is

is

made

to count.

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body of
cast,
this house.

77
tile

The roof

should, of course, be Spanish

of

a deep rich red, the blinds and exterior trim a faded green of a bluish
the sash and sash-bars white.

The

iron balcony should be

painted dark green over the red metallic paint.

The porch

ceiling

could be a very pale blue with good effect, and the porch floor red
tile

or red brick with gray joints, though of course cement will answer
it is

where These

advisable to economize.

Two

terra cotta flower vases,

placed adjacent to the porch piers, will add interest to the house.

may

be obtained in most excellent stock designs in various This house

colors at

numerous dealers for a nominal sum.

may

face

northwest to advantage.
with
this

Where

possible the planting in connection

house should be of a semi-tropical nature-^at any rate the

shrubbery about the house should be of as variegated coloring as possible

and the garden should contain a great prpfusion of flowering

plants.

The walks should be

this

of brick or white gravel.

In

house

also, there is

an opportunity for future considera-

tion as to the elaboration of the

main rooms.

The plan
from $5000

covers a ground area of 966 square feet and occupies

approximately 26,082 cubic feet of space.

to $5400.

The

cost

is

estimated at

A STUCCO HOUSE FOR A NARROW LOT

DESIGN NO.
10

THE
as

plans and rendered elevation of this house are oifered

an example of a roomy and compact home that can be

built economically

and

effectively

on a narrow
is is

lot.

The

total

width of the house proper

26

feeti

6 inches,

With
neys.

outside chimneys as indicated this dimension

it is

increased some-

what, though

quite possible to build this house with inside chim-

The

regularity of the rooms, however, through which the

will be affected

chimneys pass,

by

their inclusion within the walls.

The

elevations as

shown

indicate stucco walls with a shingle roof,

though shingles or clapboards

very pleasing
results.

may
will

be substituted for stucco with

Examination of the plans

particularly well studied.

make

clear the fact that they are

On

the

first floor

the intercommunicating

living-room and dining-room produce an attractive vista, the total

length from front of living-room to dining-room bay being 34 feet

6 inches.

The

kitchen communicates directly with the entrance hall

and with the dining-room through the butler's pantry. The diningroom, with its bay-window and four corner-cupboards running to the
ceiling, is

most attractive and unusual.

The

living-room

is

well pro-

portioned and has a large fireplace and ample wall space.

There

is

a roomy coat closet in the entrance hall and in connection with the
kitchen a store-room, pantry and service porch.

There are four sleeping-rooms,

space, a

all

provided with good closet

floor;

bathroom and linen

closet

on the second

and on the

third floor a billiard

room or

additional chamber, a servants' room,

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Front and side elevations of Design No. 10.

Shingles or clapboards might be substituted for

the stucco walls, resulting, in most localities, in a saving in the cost

81

ASTUCCOHOUSE
store-room and space for a bath
if desired.

83
cellar contains the
toilet,

The

usual provision for heating plant, coal bins, servants'

laundry

with two tubs, and store-room.

In

all

probabihty

this
lot.

house will be built as one of a row on a

comparatively narrow
order that the house

simple color scheme

its

is

suggested in

may

preserve

own

dignity regardless of sur-

The stucco may be either white, gray or brownish yellow. The woodwork in each case should be white and the shingle roof moss green, deep rich red, or naturally weathered. The
rounding conditions.
interior should be treated with a very simple trim. Colonial in character,

and the walls be

either

papered or finished in rough plaster

stained a

warm

gray, with white ceiling, or they

ceiling,

may

be light brown
color.

trifle

darker than the

in front

which should be the same

little

The lawn

of the house should have but

shrubbery,

the garden effects being confined to the boundary lines.

may

be of red brick, and a

lattice

The paths archway, flanked on either side by

well kept hedges running parallel with the street, will form a very

pleasing entrance treatment.

The plan

covers a ground area of 967 square feet and occupies

approximately 29,977 cubic feet of space.

The estimated

cost is

$4400 to $4800.

A HOUSE BASED ON THE NEW ENGLAND COLONIAL DESIGN NO. 11

THE
porch.

chief characteristics of

New England

Colonial archi-

tecture are the simplicity

and beauty of

its detail.

In

this

example the points of

interest are the

wide clapboards, ex-

posed ten inches to the weather, the recessed porches, and

the pilaster treatment at the corners and at either side of the front

The

perfect
effect

and pleasing

symmetry of the design produces a very restful and suggests a home of refinement and culture.

On

the

first floor

a square entrance hall forms the central feature,

which, simply and tastefully furnished, will produce a very agreeable

impression
the stairs.

when one

first enters.

A coat closet

is

concealed beneath

This hall separates the living-room from the dining-room

and

service quarters.

In the dining-room are two quaint corner chinais

cupboards, suggestive of the period the house

sent.

intended to repre-

Adjoining the kitchen are a

service porch

and store-room.

On

the second floor are four corner chambers, good closet room, bath and
linen closet.

In the

attic there is

space for a servants'

room and
staetc.,

store-room.

The

cellar provides for the

toilet,

customary laundry with

tionary tub, a servants'

store-room for vegetables,

and a
the

heater with two coal compartments.

In building a Colonial house of moderate cost where

owner's ambition to have his
it is

it is

home executed

in thorough

harmony,
York,

well to

remember that
fine old

especially in the environs of

New

where many
it is

examples are constantly being demolished

not

difficult to

obtain fine specimens of mantels, doors and even

staircase balustrades

sale

from house wreckers who carefully preserve for the best examples that come into their possession. It often hap85

Plans of Design No. 11.

The design as shown includes merely a small recessed porch on the front and a smaller one back of the hall. It would be an easy matter, if the site permitted; to add a porch across the whole fireplace side of the living-room.

86

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So

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NEW ENGLAND COLONIAL

the details of old

89

pens that the most attractive features of a new Colonial house are
the result of either having fragments from old houses installed, or

work

carefully followed in the new.

It

is

optional

with the owner, of course, whether or no he shall

effort to procure these details, which
est to his

make

the necessary
historic inter-

may

easily

add an

home.
exterior of this house should be white, with either white,

The

gray or green blinds and exterior trim

bars should be white.

in

any case the sash and

sash-

The

roof should be of weathered shingles.

The

general interior treatment as to color should be the same as in

8.

house No.

The house should

towards the east

face as nearly south as possible, veering

if necessary.

The planting should be more

or less

formal, box hedges and a rose garden perhaps forming important

features.

This plan covers a ground area of 826 square feet, and occupies

approximately 23,184 cubic feet of space.

The

estimated cost

is

$4000 to $4200.

A GABLED H.OUSE OF HALF-TIMBER DESIGN NO. 12

OWING
The

to the increasing popularity of the English half-

timbered house

among

home-builders in this country, the

erection of the house herein described

and
in

illustrated will

doubtless create favorable

comment

any community.
little

striking exterior composition, as well as the admirable

plan,

carefully studied and compactly arranged, will surely appeal to peo-

ple of discernment and good taste.

separates the living-room

On

the

first floor

a central hall

from the dining-room.

These two rooms,

effect sug-

arranged on

axis, create a pleasing vista

and produce an

gesting greater space than really exists.

large

comer porch, de-

signed to receive the benefit of a

summer

breeze that

may blow from

almost any direction,

is

approached from two sides of the living-

room.

It does not, however, interfere with the direct lighting of this

room, as there are windows both on the front and rear that are not

darkened by the porch roof.

will

The

porch, enclosed in glass in winter,

make a most

attractive

sun parlor.

butler's pantry, porch

and store-room
ment.

in connection with the kitchen

form the

service equip-

On

the second floor are three good-sized sleeping-rooms, hav-

ing corner exposures, and a smaller fourth room which

either as a sleeping-room or sewing-room.

may

be used

On

the third floor will

be found accommodations for servants and a store-room.

provides for a laundry with stationary tubs, servants'

The

cellar

toilet, store-

room

for vegetables,

etc.,

and a heater with two coal compartments.

The
hall

possibilities for elaboration in this

home

are

more than usu-

ally great.

The main rooms on

the

first floor,

as well as the entrance

and

staircase hall, are

most suitable for architectural treatment.

91

T'OT

Plans of Design No. 12. One of the distinct advantages of this plan is the corner porch, which insures a breeze if there is one to be had. Incidentally, this location of porch gives opportunity for a very pleasing factor in the exterior appearance.

92

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A GABLED HOUSE
ceiling

95

Natural wood, wainscoted walls and beamed or ornamental plaster

would be very appropriate.

Although the house

it

is

quite

com-

plete without these additional features,

frequently happens that

the owner wishes to improve

his house each year and these suggestions

apply in the case of the

man who

wishes to spend certain sums of

money from time to time in decoration. The porches should be floored with brick, quarry tile or cement. The brick flooring is extremely eff'ective and is less expensive than
tile.

It would be advisable to use leaded glass for

windows and doors

throughout, in which case the sash should be painted lead color and

woodwork dark brown, except the roof, which should be weathered shingles. The half-timber work should be adzed to give the eff^ect of hewn timbers. The stucco should be gray*-^
all

other exterior

diff*erent shades

being applied to a small section of the house experiis satisfied

mentally until the owner

with the result.

The house may

will

face south or southeast.

Expansive lawns with

occasional groups of shrubbery, a formal garden

and brick walls and occupies

is

form a pleasing

setting for this house.

The plan
at

covers a

ground area of 791 square

feet
cost

approximately 23,000 cubic feet of space.

The

estimated

from $5000

to $5500.

A LONG GAMBRELROOF HOUSE

DESIGN NO.
13

THE
is

long shallow plan of

this

gambrel-roofed cottage, ac-

centuated at either end by porches, gives the effect from

the front of a

much

larger house than

it

really

is.

A roomy

hall separates the living-room

from the dining-room and

also in

communication with the kitchen, through a passageway

stairs to the cellar.

from which lead the

The living-room opens upon

a porch, indicated on the plan as being enclosed in glass.

A similar

porch extends beyond the dining-room and

this

is

shown open, though

arrangement

may

be reversed at the discretion of the prospective

owner.

The

latter

porch would make an excellent outdoor diningare of the pergola type

room.

Both porches

A shingled hood, supported on brackets in

bad weather.
rooms,
attic

and both are roofed. front of the main entrance,

will be

produces a very pleasing feature and also serves as a protection in

In connection with the kitchen

found a pantry,

store-room and service porch.

all

On

the second floor are three sleepingcloset.

with good
is is

closets, a

bathroom and linen

In the

ample space
cellar there

provided for servants' room and store-room.

provision for a laundry with stationary tubs,

In the

servants' toilet, store-room for vegetables, etc.,

and a heater with

the usual two coal compartments.

Shingles seem to be the most appropriate form of covering for

the walls of this

Dutch Colonial
is

type.

As

in

former designs, they

look best

when

laid in

broad courses.

When

shingles are to be white,

an interesting

effect

obtained by using a white shingle stain

made

to imitate the old Southern whitewash.

This

is

taken care of in

the specifications

by an optional

clause.

The

trim, brackets, col-

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GAMBREL-ROOF HOUSE
umns,
rafters

101

and sash should be white, with

light green for the flower

left

boxes and shutters.

to weather.

The

roof

may

be stained a darker green or

We might

say here that shingles weather

much

quicker

on a roof than on

side walls

and

in less than a year will turn gray.

hall,

As
these
is

the living-room

and dining-room are separated by the

totally different color treatments.
light.

two rooms could have

That

to say, one
is

may

be dark and the other

Where

the

first floor

hall
is

opened up into the second

floor hall

by a wide

stair well, it

best to keep the color scheme the

same for both.

If possible, face the house east or south.

cipal

By

so doing the prin-

rooms get the proper exposures for

their respective uses.

The ground covered by

and
its

this
is

house

is

equal to 770 square feet

feet.

contents approximately

19,250 cubic

The

cost will

range from $3000 to $3200.

A SWISS CHALET DESIGN NO. 14

FOR
will

summer house

in the

rugged mountainous regions or

without doubt the most pleas-

along the shores of almost any one of pur beautiful Ameris

ican lakes, the Swiss chalet

ing and picturesque solution.

The following

illustrations

show what care has been devoted

to the preperation of a design

that embraces all of the salient features peculiar to the chalet without

introducing the elaborate and costly details of the old examples, which
in this

age would cost fabulous sums to reproduce.

of the
first floor

The arrangement
mer
use.

plan

is

well adapted for sum-

There are two porches, one running the entire depth of the
other, a

house, and in direct communication with both living-room and dining-

room; the

more formal entrance porch, opens from the livingroom and entrance hall. The living-room and dining-room are
connected by a wide opening which, at the discretion of the owner,
either have glazed doors or be without doors.

may

The

stairs to the
side,

second floor are open above the tread line on the living-room
increasing the apparent size of this

room

as well as adding
first

an

inter-

esting feature to the general treatment of the

floor interior

scheme.

There
office

is

a small room at the foot of the

stairs that

may

be

used as an

or den.

The

kitchen

is

provided with a store-room

and

service porch.

The second
closet

floor contains four chambers, closets

for each, a bath

and linen

and

in the attic

is

space for servants'

room and

store-room.

The
toilet,

cellar provides for

a laundry with staetc.,

tionary tubs, servants'

store-room for vegetables,

and a

heater with two coal compartments.

To

carry out the interior of this house in the most pleasing

man-

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Plans of Design No. 14. The very nature of the Swiss chalet type requires a strictly rectanThe second-story gular plan without any excrescences on the first floor. closets are all built into the low slope of the roof.

104

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A SWISS CHALET
ner,
it is

107:

necessary to depart from the more or less conventional treat-

ment usually found in smaller homes. Rough plaster walls and plain wood trim may he used with excellent results, hut there is an opportunity to add from time to time to this simple treatment, should
the owner care to do so,

by the

installation

of wainscotings and

beamed

ceilings,

both of which would be most appropriate.

exterior

The

woodwork of the

may be

stained a chestnut

brown or a weath-

ered gray, in which latter case a sand-blast finish applied to certain

portions of the building would add greatly to the texture of the

wood

and produce an aged

effect which

would greatly enhance

effect

its

beauty^

Weathered

shingles

would produce the best

to harmonize with

on the

roof.

The planting in more or less rugged

advantage.

the immediate vicinity of the house should be

what

in all probability will

form the natural surroundings.

The house may

face northeast to

This plan covers a ground area of 936 square feet and occupies

approximately 26,208 cubic feet of space.

The estimated

cost is

$5500 to $6000.

A MODIFIED COLONIAL COTTAGE DESIGN NO. 15

THE
dows and
use.

accompanying plans

illustrate a distinctive

summer

cot-

tage, very simple in outline,

though possessing interesting

features which render

it

extremely picturesque.

As

in

house No.

1,

the living-room and dining-room are combined,

opening in front upon the covered porch through three French winat the sides

for lattice arches.

It

upon small Dutch porches uncovered except is an open air house and intended for summer
first floor.

Aside from the living-room, dining-room and kitchen, one

chamber and the bath are located on the

foot of the stairs
is

The bath
because

at the

situated in a position to be convenient to the

It
is

second floor chambers.

located on the

first floor

it

fre-

quently happens that the natural water supply in remote districts

does not go above this
this
floor.

It

would be quite possible to convert

house into an all-year house by certain minor changes.

par-

tition could

be run across the living-room at the end of the mantel on

the pantry side, forming two separate rooms.

built

A vestibule

could be

where the Dutch porch occurs on the living-room end and a bath be installed on the second floor where the window-seat is shown at the head of the stairs. This would give a house with four chambers, three

on the second

floor

and one on the

first floor,

all

with

cross ventilation
closet.

and ample

closet

room; two bathrooms and a linen

installed,

If the bath

on the second were

cellar provides for

the

one

on
first

the

first

could easily be omitted, throwing more space into the

floor chamber.

The

a laundry with stationary

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A COLONIAL COTTAGE
tubs, servants' toilet, store-room for vegetables, etc.,

118

and a heater
inclined to be

with two coal compartments.

If the
ing Nature.

sides are of shingles

and the situation

is

rugged, then allow the shingles to weather and tone in with surround-

With

the ordinary white cedar shingle this takes

some
be

time, often as long as

two

years.

In

this case a

gray stain

may

used.
is

If the side walls are of clapboards or

siding, then white paint

best.
is

In

either case

keep

all

the sash and trim white.

light tone

If the

body

white, then green in

some

would be pleasing for

the lattice, seats and flower box.

summer home, the first floor in dark wood both durable and attractive. The bedrooms, however, are best
For
the average

is

in

white and in this house, with simple chintz curtains at the windows,

they would be cozy and inviting.

Here

again,

by facing the long

side of the living-room east or

and breeze are obtained at the right hours. The ground area is 930 square feet and the contents 24,180 cubic feet. The cost will run from $3500 to $3800.
south, the sun

A SMALL DUTCH COLONIAL HOUSE

DESIGN NO.

16

AVERY
although
it

interesting

example of Dutch Colonial has been

It will be seen

evolved in the creating of this house.

from the photographs on the pages following that unlimited care has been devoted to
is

its

composition, and

one of the smallest and least expensive to construct

among
house

this entire collection, it still possesses individual characteristics

it

which enable
is

to appear to advantage in

any community.

The

intended for occupancy during the entire year.

first floor

It will be
hall has

seen that the

plan

is

very compact.

The entrance

been omitted in order to give greater space in the living quarters.

seats on the entrance porch may be removed and a storm door erected as a jprotection against draughts in the living-

In winter the

room when the door is opened. The interior treatment of this house
exterior,

is

quite as interesting as the

and altogether

it

may

be considered a success from the

standpoint of small house architecture.

There are three chambers

on the second
also a bath

floor, all

having cross ventilation and good closet room,

closet

and linen

combined.

The
toilet,

cellar provides for

laundry with stationary tubs, servants'

tables, etc.,

store-room for vege-

and a heater with two

coal compartments.

To
it

refer to the floor plans again, notice should be given to the

utility of every inch

will

While the kitchen is small, be found a very convenient working room and a great stepof available space.

saver.

By

having a table tucked in under the porch window, the

stand in the center of the room and with one step,

housewife

may

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p^pon

39- O-

Plans of Design No. 16. Another interesting variation of the long narrow plan. If one does not mind having the front door open directly into the living-room, much space can be saved that would otherwise be needed for a hall.

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DUTCH COLONIAL HOUSE

to the cellar.

119

reach the range, sink, closet and the doors to the dining-room and

The

house, as built

and shown

in the photographs, has widely

The walls are stained a silvery gray and all trim and other exterior woodwork are white, except the shutters and The roof has been left to weather a flower boxes which are green.
spaced shingles.
gray, darker than the walls.

This style of house would look equally

as well in white for all parts except the shutters

and flower boxes,

white gives a cool

which should remain green.

the color scheme.

The

location has something to do with

all

If set in a wealth of trees,

and

restful air.

The
which
to a
is

interior of this
is

house has been treated in white except the

dining-room, which
painted a
finish.

in natural finish chestnut,

and the kitchen,

warm gray.

The

floors are

hard pine rubbed down

wax

By
tained.

facing the house either south or east good exposures are ob-

Here again a

reversal of the plan

is

may

give better results.

The ground

area covered

668 square feet and the cubical con-

tents approximately 18,904 cubic feet.

The

cost in

most

sections

would be from $3000

to $3500.

The house

as built

las

widely spaced shingles stained silvery grey, with the outside woodwork

white, excepting the second-story shutters which are green

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AN INFORMAL ENGLISH COTTAGE

DESIGN NO.
17
little

THE
of
this

drawings show a very charming

characteristics
lines

house, possessing

many of the The graceful

is

of the English stucco cottage^

and long sloping roof form a picturesque

composition of great merit.

One of

the

many
If,

advantages
lot, in

plan

the fact that

it is

admirably suited to a small

street.

which case the porch gable will face the

on the other

hand, the dimensions of the property permit, the long front

face the street with an effect equally pleasing.

may

The entrance door opens from the spacious porch into a compact hall, from which may be entered through separated doors the
living-room, dining-room and kitchen.

From

the left of this hall

is

the stairs lead to the second floor and under the stairs
coat closet.

a roomy

The arrangement of dining-room and living-room have a tendency to exaggerate their actual size. The kitchen, which opens
and servporch.

directly into the dining-room, possesses a large store-closet

ice

On

the second floor are four sleeping-rooms, a

good

closet for each one,

a linen

closet

and

bath.

Three of the sleepinglaundry with

etc.,

rooms are corner rooms.

The

cellar provides for a

stationary tubs, servants' toilet, a store-room for vegetables,

and

a heater with two coal compartments.

crete

The

cellar floor is of con-

and

in front of the tubs a

movable

slat jplatform is placed.

This gives a comfortable footing and at the same time allows the
floor to be

washed and scrubbed with the minimum

effort.

We

all

know how dirt collects in the cellar when the floor is of wood. The charm of stucco lies not so much in its color or in its appearance of solid masonry, as in its texture. The variety of surfaces
125

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Plans of Design No. 17- A distinct advantage of this plan lies in the fact that either the long porch side or the chimney end may face the street, making it available for use on a narrow lot.

126

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INFORMAL ENGLISH COTTAGE

is

129

almost endless.

From

a smooth troweled finish up to the roughest

choice to
fit

of rough-cast,

we have a

every type of stucco house.

Naturally, the more formal treatments require a smoother wall than

the treatments where picturesqueness and broadness are sought after.

For
the house

this
is

house we suggest a moderately rough surface.

not of sufficient
size to

While

admit of very broad wall areas

is

without openings, yet the general treatment

finish

informal and a smooth

would be out of

place.

The

color of the stucco should be light.

The dark

slaty or

mud

color so often seen

would

entirely spoil the effect of this house

and destroy the values of the plain wall surfaces. We advise either a light gray or a cream color, for then, by treating the woodwork in
white, a subtle contrast
is

obtained.

This

strong, sharp notes which soon lose their

more endurable than pristine effect and become

is

displeasing to one obliged constantly to see the house.

If the stucco has a decided color tone, such as cream, a gray

roof

is

best.

This gray

may

be obtained by letting the shingles

weather or by using a
light gray, then a red or

stain.

However,
is

if

the stucco turns out a

green roof

possible.

This house has 723 square feet of ground area and approximately
18,075 cubic feet.

The

cost

is

from $3600

to $3800.

A FRAME HOUSE OF ITALIAN

SIMPLICITY

DESIGN NO.

18

THIS
is

frame house possesses the simple Italian feeling

which, aside from producing a particularly pleasing effect,

a most economical type to construct.

is

The

little

entrance

porch, with the flower box above,

a very attractive fea-

ture, setting off the rather severe lines of the house to great advan-

tage.
left of

The main entrance

which
is

leads into a small hall or vestibule,

on the

the living-room

and on the right the dining-room,

both bright, well proportioned rooms.

the main
stairs,

A coat closet

is

placed under

which lead up both from the living-room and the

kitchen, a very desirable feature in a small house

staircase hall.

where there

is

no

spacious porch extends the entire depth of the

house, adjoining the living-room.

ice

A good-sized store-room and servOn

the second
all

porch are provided in connection with the kitchen.

floor are three sleeping-rooms, all provided with closets

and

hav-

ing cross ventilation.

the cellar there
is

There

is

also a bath

and a linen

closet.

In

a laundry with stationary tubs, a servants'

etc.,

toilet,

store-room for vegetables,

its

and a heater with compartments for

this design that the
this division

own
It

coal
is

and that for the kitchen range.

into lights as shown.

an important element in the success of

windows are divided

ness
is

With

a rich-

effected that

would be

entirely lost if they

were omitted.

In

this latter case the

appearance of the exterior would be of bareness

and poverty.

Both
is

shingles

and clapboards

will look well

on

this house.

Here

another instance where white seems to be the most appropriate

color,

whether shingles or clapboards are used.

131

The

house, being

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Plans of Design No. 1 8. It will be noticed upon comparison that the plan resembles that of Design No. 8, particularly on the first floor, but it is somewhat smaller.

132

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A FRAME HOUSE
one of the smallest shown, would look very insignificant
with a dark color.
if

135
treated

White, on the contrary, always increases the apit

parent

size of

a building and gives

a certain dignified appearance,

hardly obtainable with any other color.

A red-stained roof
well placed about
it,

will give the

needed color and with foliage

is

a delightful combination

possible.

One
too

color scheme for both dining-room

restful.

and living-rooms would

a small house, where

be simple and

This

is

in keeping with

many

motifs or color schemes are out of place.

The house may face either east or south for the best exposures. The plan covers in ground area 630 square feet and occupies approximately 17,640 cubic feet of space. The cost will run from
$2800 to $3000.

A COLONIAL HOUSE OF SIMPLE LINES DESIGN NO. 19

THE
The
floor will

design gives an example of early Colonial architecture

possessing the

many charming and

The long

homelike characteristics

peculiar to this style.

lines of the

gambrel roof

give the appearance of a low rambling house and oifset the

stilted effect so

often seen in two-story houses of the smaller variety.

is

interior of this house

surprisingly commodious.

On

the

first

be found a large living-room, connected with the diningthe depth of the fireplace, a good-sized

room by an arched passage

porch and sun parlor,
all

of which are connected by means of French

quarters*.
is

windows, giving a very spacious appearance to the living

This sun parlor
sired.

may

well be omitted

if

a larger living-porch
kitchen, which

de-

In

this case the

porch should take up the exact amount of

space

now

occupied by the sun parlor.

is

The

commimi-

cates directly with the entrance hall,

provided with a large storeis

room and

service porch.

In

this

plan there

also

a space allotted

to the wash-tubs, though accommodations for a laundry in the cellar

are provided for.

The second
is

floor contains four

closet.

comer chambers

with generous closet space, a bath and linen

to the attic, in which there
sufficient

A staircase leads

space for a small servants'

room.

The

cellar provides for

a laundry with stationary tubs, serv-

ants' toilet, store-room for vegetables, etc.,

and a heater with two coal

this house.
lattice,

compartments.

There
this

is

but one color, white, for the body of

With
flower

we

secure a very delicate contrast

shutters a light green.

by painting the
lattice helps

box and

The
137

wonderfully in

carrying out the horizontal effect aimed at in designing this house.

T\oor

Plans of Design No. 19. To those who would like to depart widely from the stereotyped exterior, while adhering closely to an attractive simplicity, this house will have a strong appeal. There is an unusually large amount of space in the second floor.

138

139

A COLONIAL
Imagine the
lattice

HOUSE
into hghts as shown.

141

covered with a crimson rambler vine in blossom

and backed by the white walls and trim!

Here
one
is

the

windows should be divided

as

Each

placed for a spot of decoration with a restful wall space between

and therefore they should have

sible.

much

sparkle and interest as pos^

Keep every part

of these windows white except the blinds,

which are light green as described above.

Lose no time, after completing

for the latticework, as

this house, in

planting the vines

much

of the final effect of the house depends

upon them. Face the front of the house west. This will bring the sun into the dming-room during the morning and in the sun parlor all day long. The next best position would be facing south, but this is not
as advantageous as the other.

With this type of house, a bit of formal gardening goes well. Some of the old-fashioned flowers arranged along graveled walks
with arbors and
trellises,

would be quite
this

in spirit with the style.

it

The area covered by

simple structural
lines,

house

is

1183 square feet and

conits

tains approximately 33,124 cubic feet.

However,

on account of

the cost

is

from $4500 to $5000.

A COMBINATION OF STUCCO WITH HALF-TIMBER GABLES DESIGN NO. 20

this

house the main walls are of stucco with half-timbered

IN

gables and brick chimneys.

The general

effect

is

rather im-

posing and, notwithstanding the moderate

sum

for which this

house can be erected,

it

will create a favorable impression in a

community where the average home is far more costly and pretentious. In the main this house is more adaptable to a site possessing a pleasing outlook in
all directions

with possibilities for garden and formal

landscape treatment, though very pleasing effects

tained on a small
lot.
it

may

always be ob-

In the plan of the house

will

be seen that the living-porches,

two

in

number, have been kept apart from the main entrance, thus

permitting a greater degree of seclusion for the members of the

family.

The

size of the

porch at the left

is

optional with the owner

and

is

only limited in the design in order that the completed house

within the estimated cost.

may come

The entrance

hall

opens

di-

rectly into the dining-room

and living-room and through a passage

are connected,

into the kitchen.

The dining-room and living-room

and from the living-room a very pleasing view of the tile-paved bay
in the dining-room

may

be obtained.
it

This bay

is

intended as a small
effective, as
it

conservatory, in which capacity

is visible

would prove most

as well as

from both the main living-rooms

and bath.

from the

hall.

On

the second floor are four sleeping-rooms with ample closet room,

linen closet

Each of

the bedrooms

is

a corner room.

The
toilet,

cellar provides for a

laundry with stationary tubs, servants'

etc.,

a store-room for vegetables,

and a heater with two coal com-

partments.

143

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rof^cM

Plans of Design No. 20. A noteworthy advantage of this plan lies in the two porches, both of which are so located that they may be used with a large degree of privacy.

144

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A COMBINATION OF STUCCO
The
comes
stucco on the walls of this house

147

may

be a
17.

bit

smoother than
the stucco
is

the walls described for the design

shown as No.
work.

Here

in connection with half-timber

Besides, the design

somewhat more formal and imposing as

ings.

will be evident

from the draw-

Here

also the color should be light, for with our red brick

and

brown timberwork we need enough

materials.

contrast to set off these other

two

If the stucco

is

dark, the vertical lines in the gable ends

lose their effect entirely.

To

avoid too strong contrast,

the sash.

all

exterior

wood should be a warm brown, even

white would give too sharp a note.

The

introduction of

To

place this house to the best advantage as to exposure, the

east.

long side of the living-room should face

This will give a south-

ern exposure for one side and a chance for the sun to reach the dining-

room during the morning. The square feet of ground covered

tents
is

is

748 and the cubical con-

approximately 20,944 cubic

feet.

The

cost ranges

from

$4000 to $4500.

A STUCCO COTTAGE DESIGN NO. 21

AN
This porch

attractive stucco cottage

is

here presented, the plain, sim-

ple lines of which are admirably suited to economical construction.

The

steep

sloping roof and pergola porch

(which

is

roofed over)

lend distinction to the design.

if so desired,

may

be carried the entire width of the house,

by the addition of two columns and a very slight extra cost if the change is made before going ahead with the work. The arrangement of the plans is the most economical possible.

On

the

first floor

a central entrance hall divides the living-room from

the dining-room, an arrangement

many

people prefer to the type of

house in which these two rooms are intercommunicating.

door

leading directly from the kitchen and a landing on the stair renders

communication between the service quarters and the second

sible

floor pos-

without going through the main living-rooms.

all

The

kitchen

is

provided with a store-room, pantry, porch and

the other necessary

equipment.

On

the second floor will be found four chambers, each

having cross ventilation and ample closet room, as well as a bath and
linen closet combined.

Excellent storage space

is

provided for in

the attic.

The

cellar provides for a

laundry with stationary tubs,

servants' toilet, store-room for vegetables, etc.,

and a heater with two

coal compartments.

If the stucco

woodwork

white.

also look well in

brown and the other The rafter-ends of both the roof and porch would brown. In all cases keep the columns white. Colis light,

treat the sash in a light

umns

that are

any other

color lose all the

charm of
thing:

their detail
life,

and

proportion; they become dead, instead of being full of

as a well

designed column should be.

Remember one
149

you can never

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Plans of Design No. 21. To those who like windows in plenty a fresh-air house throughout this plan will offer an especial appeal. The windows, so far as possible, have been grouped, giving a pleasing appearance from both inside and out.

150

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A STUCCO COTTAGE
make
white.

158
house,

a mistake by painting

all exterior

woodwork of a stucco
is

No

matter what the color of the stucco, white will always

a dark

tone in and produce a harmony, unless, of course, the stucco

slate,

and then the contrast

roof.

is

too strong

by

far.

Red

or green stain

will

go well on the

A good treatment for the interior of this little cottage

all

is

to

make
uplight

downstairs

woodwork

in a natural, rather

dark

finish

and

all

stairs white.

In a small house a sudden change from a very

colored

room to a very dark one is sometimes disquieting. Face the house south or east and you have the proper exposures
and
breeze.
feet

for sun

In ground area the plan covers 782 square

imately 21,896 cubic feet for
its

and has approxis

contents, while the cost

from

$3400 to $3600.

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