PRICE 50 CENTS S Du E D H_ U B E M O H H T .L A E W N O M M 0‘ C CALIFORNIA HOMES AND BUNGALOWS Eli/JG. VA . .§‘éi’€§7§: g 50 CENTS ~- at: ESTIMATED BUILDING COSTS Will Vary [0%) to 30% According to Locality anaI Cost of Materials in Diflerent Parts of the Country. (1] Careful comparison of estimated costs to build as given in this book will show that we allow from 6% to 30% more to build the same size and style of house than any other bungalow book on the market. Q] Building conditions vary in all parts of the country. In one place lumber is high. In another masonry or labor, therefore the purchaser of this book who lives in a com— munity where the cost of building is reasonable may allow from 10% to 30 70 from our estimates. Q] We feel this explanation due, in order that prospective builders will not be misled by estimates in other bungalow books. DISTINCTIVE BUNGALOWS AndHouses PLANS OF THE COMMONWEALTH HOME BUILDERS LOS ANGELES, CAL. MCNIXIII THE BUNGALOW The bungalow is indigenous to Southern California; it originated and has been developed there until now it is famed the world over. Like the automobile with its model for each year, the Bungalow is developing and improving as each year goes by and with this in view, we have compiled this book from the latest and best designs we could find. \Ve do not claim the originality of all that is shown in this book—we have realized that no one architect or architectural department can do all the best work, so in cases where we found some— thing better or at least different than we are doing, we incor— porated these ideas into our plans. This book contains a wide range of prices and an excellent selection of designs and floor plans from a practical, comfort— able bungalow for $1000 up to a $20,000 palatial home, and com— prising the style of architecture that has made California homes so popular throughout the country. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS—Our plans and speci— fications embody a wide range and experience in home building. Any one contemplating the building of a home will save time, worry and money by securing our plans and specifications, for they are thoroughly reliable in every detail and the result of years of experience in co-operative home building and represent the most economical, practical and inexpensive method of building. Our plans are proven plans and of homes actually con— structed. You will find it more profitable to use them than to experiment with something new and untried and which may increase your cost of building. We will build any house shown in this book for the price quoted in Los Angeles or vicinity. AVOID MISTAKES—Many small carpenters and con- tractors advise their clients that they can build without the original plans and specifications by merely following the small floor plan and photo in the book. This is a great and serious mistake, because all the requirements and little details that have been worked out by the original architect are only fully shown Page Two and illustrated by the plans and specifications, and besides by following our plans and specifications, money is saved—tor we have worked out every possible economy. HEALTH AND COMFORT ,,,_ The one story bungalow with its low pitched roof, wide eaves and great number of windows is as cool in Summer and warm in winter as any two story house and it is as healthy to live in without more danger of rheumatism or similar complaints. And these things are accomplished by the scientific ventilation and construction as shown in our plans. ROOFS — The low pitched roofs, whether shingled or Com- position Prepared Roofing, are inexpensive to construct and can safely be built in any climate by following our plans. The Composition roofing is cheaper than shingles and is guaranteed by the manufacturers for from five to fifteen years. THE CHARM—The rough finished materials, beams. shingles, rough siding, rough cast stucco, brick or cobble used on the exterior walls, posts and porches of the bungalow is nearer to nature and much more artistic in effect than the old fashioned smooth painted siding and constitutes the chief charm of the bungalow and is the real cause of its popularity. INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION AND FINISH — Space does not let us tell all the advantages and f’atures of our houses. The experienced men of our architectural department have put days of thought into each plan. All the principal rooms are attractively and substantially finished with ceilings beamed in the modern style, some being “Cabined"——i.e., slanted to the center ridge—beam, and some having wood coves or cornices in the angle of the ceiling. All dining rooms have wainscoting of wood leather, burlap or paper and a plate rail. Many of the breakfast rooms or nooks are finished in dainty white and delft blue or Japanese grass cloth. Practically all the floors are oak, the bed— rooms with narrow pine finished like oak. Maple floors also look very well. The bathrooms are fitted with the most modern plumbing with the walls finished like white tile. There is always a medicine cabinet with mirror door and in some cases special bath cabinets with drawers and cupboards and seats. THE KITCHEN— Like Mrs. Rohrer in her famous cook book, we know that the kitchen should be the most carefully thought out room in the house. and a careful survey of our plans and specifications will prove this. The “cabinet" kitchen is the modern and efficient way. All our cupboards and cabinets have doors and extend to the ceiling so as to be dust and mouse proof. There is a place for a kitchen table and chair. The range is covered by a hood to carry off the heat and odors. There is a cooling cabinet conveniently located so as to save ice bills. The drain board and backs are made in one piece of patent com- position and there are no cracks or crevices to continually catch grease and of course there are all such things as pot cupboards, drawers and bins. The walls are enameled so as to be easy to clean. In California where gas is in every street, kitchen chim— neys are an extravagance, but if desired can be easily added. OUR ONE, ONE-AND-A-HALF AND TWO-STORY HOUSES have so many special features to each house that we have tried to describe them more particularly with each plan. but in a general way the preceding description fits them, also with the addition of tile baths and hardwood floors and interior trim throughout many of them. SUITABLE FOR ALL PARTS OF THE COUNTRY— Any of the houses in this book can be built in the East or South (as many of them have already) with only slight changes that can be made by any local carpenter or contractor. EXPLAIN YOUR IDEAS AND PLANS—This book is but an introduction of what we have done and can accomplish in this line, and if you cannot find anything therein that meets with your views and ideas of a home, explain them to us together with a rough floor plan. and we will prepare the plans for it, or if a plan in the book suits you, except in one or two particulars, explain it to us and a change can be made at a slight expense. Of course you realize the cost of drawing an entirely new set of plans and having them printed, is more than for those we have on file. ORDER PLANS BY NUMBER —— Enclose with order $5.00 for each set (one house) by express order, post office money order or draft. The plans for each house consists of the fol- lowing: Foundation plan, floor plan (in one, one—and-a-half and two-story houses) front elevation, side elevation and rear elevation, sheet of scale details. These are regular architects working blue prints, the same as those from which we build. BILL OF MATERIALS—You will find our bill of ma- terials a profitable investment and a money saver. They are necessary in securing competitive bids and for actual building, and enable you to secure bids for materials necessary to the con— struction of your home from various sources independent of your builder. \Yhen we furnish them, you will know that they are correct in every detail and that nothing has been omitted. PHOTOGRAPHSFAfter you have selected the style of home that you want to build, you may desire a large photograph of the house — something which will bring it out in better detail and larger size. \Ye can furnish photographs of all the houses shown in the book -— 8"x10" in size for 75 cents each. WE DO A GENERAL BUILDING BUSINESS and handle anything from a thousand dollar bungalow to a $100,000 Class “A” building, and we can make plans for all kinds of construction — flats, apartments, garages. hotels, factories and office buildings. Also designs for accessories, such as mantles, buffets and side boards. PRICES OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS: One set of blue prints from stock plans ................................ $5.00 Extra set blue prints (with original set) ................................ 1.00 One set specifications from stock plan 5.00 Extra set specifications (with original set) ______________________________ 1.00 Triplicate bill of materials (if in stock) .................................... 5.00 Photographs 8”x10" (each) ......................................................... .75 \Yhen changes are desired in plans. reasonable charge will be made to cover architect’s time. Page Three ........ ,i . .i‘ i ‘ l ,r ' ;‘ “fiifimmfi’kmwxncwamvw. ‘ .3. . 5:1. . :si that; C“ I W“ NOT AN INCH WASTED. just the kind of a little bungalow to commence housekeeping in. Not an inch wasted. .\1so an excellent renting proposition. The exterior is exceptionally pretty, covered with shingles stained a light moss green. The trim and timhering is rough and stained a darker green. The front door is oak with art glass in the top. The living and dining-11mm is one. The table folds and is put away in one of the cupboards, so when not in use as a dining—Hmm. it makes a large living-room. ,\t the opposite end to the door is a folding bed which looks like a bookcase when closed. The kitchen is compact and convenient and the bedroom is large with plenty of closet room. Cost as built. $1150. 1’11 gr ["021 r l’l..\\ _\'o (1K1 ll\ lmilt. [1351 stlSo A SIMPLE BUNGALOW. This pretty little bungalow is set well off the ground, although it could be lower if desired. The windows are nearly all one size, thereby allowing an interchange of curtains and shades. The roof is of prepared roofing and the sidewalls of resaw siding stained a dark brown. The floor plan arrangement is exceptionally gum] for a house of this size. The living and dining-rooms so open into each other that each look like a room 12%x20, and the mantel is so situated as to easily heat both. Note the large wardrobe in the rear bedroom. Cost as shown, from $1200 to $1050. PLAN No. 12289. Cost, $1200 to $1050. Page Five mrcame [lilo-X910” r __ cc 7. rmurpow frommc-E’wma 10' o} H' o" IOZO‘X I244" AN UNUSUAL BUNGALOW. An unusually clever little bungalow of five rooms. The marble white porch columns and beams PLAN NO- 12276- stand out attractively against the rough olive green of the siding. The long sweep of the roof that COSt‘ $1400 or $1200 comes down over the front porch makes the bungalow look larger than it really is. The interior is very good. The living and dining-room both give the effect of being much larger than they are, because of the large opening between, which also gives a very cosy effect. The bed— rooms are well arranged for bed spaces and the kitchen is compact and convenient. The wood work is Oregon pine like oak and the floors in the main rooms are finished in the same style. Note the nice fireplace in the living—room. Cost as shown, $1400, could be reduced to $1200. This exterior or plan is interchangeable with No. 12118, page 7. Page Sim THIS TRIM LITTLE BUNGALOW. A little gem, neat and trim and has an air of elegance as few of a similar price have. The cement imitation of granite in the front porch walls is exceptionally well done and in combination with the white trim and medium light green walls, looks easily $3000. The porch is large—a regular family porch. The living-room is a very good shape and size and opens attractively into the dining—room. Note the china case with glass doors and also the window seat. The kitchen is conveniently arranged with cupboards, etc., and there is room on the porch for an ice box as well as the wash tub. Cost as shown $1500 or slight changes could bring it to $1300. The plans or exteriors can be used with No. 12276. Page 6. "30 ' lacer- Emma-Eta} 1015x1216 fiatyfiobm vLivmo-E’Mo 9101 loiu' with 14%; PLAN No. 12118. Cost, $1500 or $1300 Page Seven 1! Ki\ 1‘17}; ”\C: \Klilt» :’ ;_’.1‘x;\ -d~{ Ex! j”: :A‘LYIJ )' i t p—vi u A —__- ,I Laugh—I CHEAP, BUT ATTRACTIVE. H W Litmu— This plan is very similar to No. 111, page 9, with a change in the exterior design. The white trimming here sets the house out distinctly from its neighbors. The roof is Composition and the side walls are C vered with rough siding, stained a dark green. 111151 15 a decidedly popular house for the money. The, cost can he reduced if one or disappearing beds are omitted. Cost as shown, $1575. more of the Page Eight \ d i l I l I I ' 1 I EED'EQJP‘K' Kirchho- 8"le 1210‘ CALIFORNIA BUNGALOW STYLE. .1\ very unique design in the California bungalow style and yet so simple as to suit the most con— seryative taste. The foundations are of brick and the porch the same with the cement copings. PLAN No. 111. The flower boxes when filled with flowers lend a great deal to the attractiyeness of the exterior Cost, 81600. which is not exceeded by the pretty interior. Most of the windows are hinged with cross bars as shown in the photo. The house can easily accommodate eight people and yet have room to spare. This is made possible by the three disappear— ing beds and the bedroom. The kitchen is yery conveniently arranged and the bath fitted with the most modern fixtures. This house can be reduced in price according to the number of disappearing beds used. Cost as shown, 81600. Page Nine A PURE SWISS DESIGN. This charming little bungalow is the purest Swiss design that can be found in a home. costing so little. The exterior is all of rough timbers and the roof of shingles. The roof is a pea green and the side walls are a sage green with white trimming. The living— room is a bright pretty room with beamed ceiling and an attractive seat. from under which a bed pulls out. The dining—room has a disappearing bed arranged similarly. except having a buffet above instead of a seat. The fireplace in this room keeps both rooms warm. Note the large sleeping porch which can also be used as a kitchen porch. Cost, $1600 to $1800, depending on interior finish and number of disappearing beds used. Page Ten l min {a - QC}: , ' l _ :84 i; C . Ll _' bu: "léx; ‘H- i! lil Lilia- ;;i ., ‘4 MAX No, 333. Cost. $1000 to $1800 A NARROW LOT BUNGALOW. Just the thing for a narrow lot. The white trim and posts in combination with the white sand brick making the chimney and columns stand out very interestingly against the dark resaw rustic. The house is very conservative in design, fitting just as appropriately in a New England village as on the Pacific Coast. The interior opens up much more than would be expected from a narrow house. The living and dining—room with beams and oak floors together make a room 13x26. The communication hall is the feature of the plan, making it possible to get to all the rooms without passing through any other, thereby saving many steps. As can be seen, the kitchen department is absolutely up-to—date. Cost to build (economical on account of shape), $1900. Could be easily built for $1700 by a few eliminations. PLAN No. 11049. Cost, $1700 to $1900. Page Eleven A CONSERVATIVE TYPE BUNGALOW. A trim. clean—cut hungalow of the conservative type. The porch posts and chimney are built of artificial stone with cement caps. The wide lront windows lend elegance and the trimming is fun ished in white and the siding is dark Colored. The rooms are good sized and the central hall is an excellent feature, saving many steps for the housekeeper. The house opens up nicely, showing the artificial stone mantel and buffet at one glance. The kitchen and porch are complete in every detail. \Vill easily go on 40—foot lot. $1700 to $1950. according to materials used for five rooms as shown. Six rooms, $1900 to $2200. Page Tu'elre ’ Cost. Cost. l‘l.r\\' No. 10053. $1000 to shun \_._ $17110 to Slwsn t» 3 HM Illls l'IHIllls‘, THE FLAT ROOF BUNGALOW. A very interesting example of the flat roof shingle bungalow. Note the timbers on the ridge. The quantity of timber in the gable ends and over the porch are very effectively handled. The side walls are covered with spaced shakes and all is stained a medium brown except the roof, which is green. The cobblestone and clinker brick are used in the posts and chimney and the flower box on the front lends a charming touch of color. The plan is conveniently arranged and very econom— ical. This bungalow can be built for $1900; with an additional room, $2150. - 35.711) ”KCDT'D .. . ltlo'xnz a” PLAN No. 11321. $1900 to $2150. Cost, Page Thirteen slilli . \ OUT OF THE ORDINARY. This is quite different from any other design in the book and has many very good features. First a beautiful large porch 48x10. Living—room light on four sides with beamed ceiling and a mantel nearly to the ceiling. Dining—room opening onto the porch by French doors and a flood of light from the other side, and a small hall communicating with all rooms. If desired the bath could be slightly reduced to extend to the hall and another bedroom added in back, making three bedrooms. Cost as shown, from $2100 to $2300. Page Fourteen - ffliD -KGDJ"1 ° IFS‘xljio' ~ BID "EGDI‘I‘ ll-o'xw‘o" ”1” :**‘**‘—‘1 #l -DII’1L"XG«EI’1~ I lzio’x ur-o‘ ‘ 02C” ' U PLAN Nu. 13076. Cost. $2100 to $2300. BUNGALOW FOR NEWLYWEDS. _\ cosy little bungalow of the rustic style. Just the thing for the newlyweds. The posts and chimney are built massive and the stones are larger size than usual. The walls are covered with red— wood shingles and stained a buff. and the roof a light pea green. Foundation of concrete. The living-room and dining—room are treated as one with the exception of the buttresses and wall above the head trim. making a room 29 feet long. There is a plate rail and leather wainscoting in the dining—room. The bedrooms are finished in white and the lloors are Oregon pine, finish natural with wax. Cost as shown. S2350. Could be done for $2150, which is $200 less than originally built for. 'bED' KCDM' ‘Lo‘x taro‘ 'KITCHEH 'I a" H 0' I l . . 4LYVIHG‘EmP‘V ' 1 vat/me c'i l . PLAN No. 12173. Cost. $2150 to 82350. Page Fifh'r n 1* ”51‘ ”CD $101.11"? 110112 6' . |I| . .Ia0 33?? 2- \ .5 I 0 :4 - -0 o L T‘ o 7.. F 5A}; :11 u , 1, CI? - ‘-N . 1Q . ‘ 1'. vbfiD~ECQ”fi- Iz-sx‘yo 1H + ~1T1v1.-f1c~1:ap~1- . lgwfifi m 134(17 (3‘ I‘} 5,‘_‘,o ; _ r‘ 7 1 W 1r—— . ll l “ BUS?“ 1. .1 1 ll ' r 1'. ll ‘ 1 ll 1 1 I, ‘J w A *4 CONSIDERABLE HOUSE FOR THE COST. «PORCH. This is a simple bungalow. Considerable house for the cost. and ye tall that could be desired. ‘5 . T 7 The masonry is cobblestones laid in dark gray mortar and capped with cement. The walls are coy— PLAN No, 11313 ered with split shakes and the trim is painted a dark saO‘e green (mt. $331111 The roof is light gray. The living and dini1rU mom floors are oak. and the eel ilings are beamed. The fireplace is cobblestone with bookcases on either side. ,lhe kitchen is \\ ell arranged with cup- boards, drawers. flour bins. bread slides, etc. \Vill go on a narrow lot. Cost as shown, $2200 Page Siattccn DED'FIIDM‘ .r an. ‘9 ‘- arr-L H . ‘ inf-n 055 y l ; 'KlTCHEN~ a-o--3-a' Voice“ A SMALL FAMILY BUNGALOW. ‘ l L.__; This hnnn‘almv was (lesiO'netl fur a small familv and a limited )111‘se. 'l‘he moms ’ll‘C O‘t'ttttl sizetl. V v e ' 1* ' - 1 ‘ 1‘ mm M. 12111. es )eeiallv the l‘CtlI‘UHlIlS. which are l211""C. 'l‘he CX1(‘I’lH1‘ is \"L’l‘Y sini )l0 and attractive and the ehiinnev e _ l — ’ -\ - l ‘ ‘ - Cost. $2200 to 52430. cap is especially interesting. The living—rmiin mantel (if ln'iek is unique in that it extends ennipletely :u‘i‘uss the mum. The little rear stump is a special attractimn antl is large ennng‘h fur a sleeping INITCll. (fist as shmwn $3200 tn $245“. Page Sez-mztcmz ‘l’ .P, L) ‘ KCDPK ll leLc, RD , ‘LlVliVQi'TxL ,f "‘. T 124.- ‘ I7 9' ‘ P Jr * '1; ' t. SUITABLE FOR A SMALL CITY LOT. This pretty exterior is especially fitted to a small city lot and a little touch of trees and flowers will make an exceedingly home—like place. It has a substantial look and yet the porch and the front have a quaint rusticity. In the living—room are built—in bookcases on each side of the tile mantel with a broad shelf extending across the room. The dining-room buffet is of the most modern type and the cabinet kitchen is very conveniently arranged. Cost as built, $2250. Some slight change would reduce it to $2000. I‘Ii.\ X No. 13500. Cost. 32250 In $3000. l'agc Eighteen A LOVELY LITTLE COTTAGE. ”Lovely little cottage!” is everybody’s thought 011 seeing this bungalow. The moi is white or light gray. The siding is rough cedar and the foundation cobble and CUMCI‘CtC. all, with the exception of the front door, stained in drab gray, giving an ex— ceptionally pleasing effect, especially when backed with trees. The front door is quar— tcred oak. . The entry and cloak room are seldom found in a house built in California, but is very convenient, opening directly, as it does, into the living-room and dining—room. makes 36 feet, practically as one room. The floors are oak and the ceiling cabin beamed. Good for a narrow lot. Cost as built. $2350. Could be reduced to $2200. 11.5(‘3 ~l?o} t‘nst. $34ou 1o sgsuo SIMPLE AND COSY LITTLE BUNGALOW. The covered porch and pergola supported on the rustic cobblestone coltnnns gives breath to this simple and cosy little bungalow. a feeling laid "hit The roof is sanded white and contrasts very effectively The front door is four feet wide and leads directly into the opposite which is the door to enter the rear hall. which communicates with all the rooms. mantel is of red pressed brick and the room trim is cedar. . L1 ist as described, $2450. The sidingr is of rnstic cedar shakes miss" style, and the timberinfr in rough. with the brown walls. living—room, The x I ‘r v {DED‘KCDI’V Ibo} xZ-o' a L . It . ‘CLOS- . _ bio-mam- If”? il-o'x islo' -DP.T H- 910} . l-O 56E "POECH’ bu'xnlo‘ KITCHEH niomz-o‘ l’l4.\.\' No. Cost, $2450. HALL ______ - - _ l l _ I gamma {cond- | I ‘ 1270'; Wu {l . .L‘V‘fiesear' 1:; l a l /3- r21~o . l 1 l ‘ l” | l‘ l a: P 1:: ; = At -l 12109. Page TwentyUHC A . 1 I ‘PwEYT-E‘DM- ’ v,g-v a “ T5131) ~ECD."L“ Hefxuo' 1, ii t, ,. ~ , 1‘ ‘L‘IQ‘I‘ {:CCQ’VS‘ ‘3. CHIMNEY IS THE FEATURE. The chimney here makes the house. Without the chimney it would be like any other house, but with the chimney slanted and paneled, you stop and look at it. The porch is large and the art glass in the sash over the mantel can be seen from the street. The Dutch breakfast nook in the PLAN NW 1‘ ”’7 kitchen is just the thing for a small family, especially in cold weather. The living—room woodwork is 50% $3450 a briar green and the dining—room is a light oak with delft blue panel in the wainscoting. Can be easily built on a narrow lot and as shown, would cost $2450. Page Twenty-Two FIVE-ROOM CHALET. This attractive little five—room chalet with its front porch and side terrace gives one the idea of a large lot, yet it can be easily placed on a 40—foot lot. The chimney and porch work of the clinker brick are exceptionally well handled. The front porch roof is supported by heavy iron chains. The living-room is exceptionally large for a house of this price, and the kitchen is a gem for arrangement. The side terrace really makes six rooms, in all, by using it as a sleeping porch. It originally cost $2750 to build, but experience has taught us how to duplicate it for $2450. TDED ~lid) M- mlo‘x 125‘ L; :‘Dm: no rm??- I l' ll'O-x $4 0‘ l PLAN No. 11352. Cost, $2450 to $2750. Page th'cn ty— Th ref st ‘EI‘ (Ht! r. {Win 3 ‘1 1. “ 5' 1 M: 'l j. '3 or t 5-?! 1 _~. Tr IT“ ‘ in q .H l i . , I UNPRETENTIOUS YET INTERESTING. ' l)l\\ \tl ljllfi‘l A simple design. \\'ell made, yet unpretentious and, \vithal, very interesting". The large cement (Ml. $5... posts give a character of stability to the whole design. The little terrace and chimney at the side make it a good plan for a corner lot. The plan is very artistic and convenient with the French doors opening onto the terrace from three rooms. The front rooms have oak floors and the dining room is Cllilllllk‘l-lfl)le‘thtl five feet high to a plate rail. \\'i11 fit nicely on a 50—foot lot. Cost, $2500. I’agr Ticcn/y-Fuur frqutzz l .Mmua.» .15 a _ C3 . l .._ C, 671“»? Hr w, ’AA.4-.,. “4‘ IA . ~fDED 'EODM~ IDOEKMJ o' VERY EFFECTIVE EXTERIOR. \ very economical and convenient plan with a simple, yet very effective exterior. The unique chimney on the front is built of dark red (blue) brick, trimmed with artificial stone. The rough timbers and trim with the shake-covered walls are stained a dark moss p‘reen. The massive oak front door and wide plate glass window assist in making the house look considerably PLAN No. 10879. more expensive than it really is. Cost, $2500 to $2350. The porch and steps are cement. The pretty brick mantel is flanked by the wide window seat. I i The (lining—room is well lighted, with the buffet opposite the windows. Both rooms have oak floors. The kitchen is fully equipped with composition drain board, hood over stove and a cooler cupboard. Cost to build of best materials, $2500. Could be reduced to 82350. An additional room could be added to this floor plan for $250 more. [’rIf/c Tu-rnty-Firc ORIGINAL AND ATTRACTIVE. Here is an attractive little home of seven rooms with a great deal of originality in the exterior. The cement posts are designed on the mission style with imitation bell arches in which flowers can be grown. , The timbers are all rough and large and with the walls, are stained brown. The living and dining—rooms have beamed ceilings and maple floors. The mantel and hearth are of light brown pressed brick. The sunroom may be used as a breakfast—room, and the terrace as a summer eating porch. Cost, $2500 to $2750, depending on detail construction. Page Twenty-Six -")<‘ 3:18 ,H - L- oan"... - ‘LCD “I‘DI‘Y' .‘rn. Pl..\\' No. 11507. Cost. $3500 to $2750. u l THE ROOF IS THE FEATURE. J The feature of this exterior is the roof over the front door, which is interesting in the way it hangs out, with brackets as the only Visible supports. It gives the idea that the real garden is in the rear of the living—room, as it should be. This is a design that does not require a backing of trees, but will look just as attractive on a bare lot with a few flowers. The rear terrace opening from the living—room is a porch that can be used for a sitting, tea or breakfast porch. Cost, 2500 to $2800. 'KlTCH EN' taro} I'b-o‘ - ' I :1 |_ _.__ Tazrzact- '°‘°“'5 O. ban ' {coral l LlVl ' {COM ‘ ran-Cl PLAN No. 12024. Cost, $2500 to $2800. Page TzcentyuS'evcn l—-_ _ —‘ Ara-(2110‘ L b0 nu +- 1 . 1 . . 1 ominofioory h I | l m Cw”. v‘l I§ADII7 o l H 1 I .' It * ' || . ‘ baa-imam lo o‘ns-O' u . TEEEACE- ‘. ,. :v—r—_——.: _; i—‘L— 1+ h w PURE BUNGALOW LINES. Here is a bungalow with pure bungalow lines, long and low. \\"ill make a distinctive residence in any locality and yet, withal, simple and inviting. A deep cement porch and the cast cement columns are substantial, and the rough walls take any good color of stain. Just the thing for a small family and wide lot. The broad mantel with bookcases on either side and leaded glass windows above, beautifully finish the end of the room, while an attractive bullet finishes the other end of the View. The kitchen is compact. Cost, $2600. l'ugc ’I'wculy-Iy’in/l [‘li.\r\' NH 1117: (‘l‘5l, $JMH| MODERN FIVE—ROOM BUNGALOW. A model five—room bungalow of the central living-room style. Effective use is made of cobble- stone in the posts and wall, and the exterior walls are covered with cedar shingles almost natural color, the trim being a buff. The rear end of the living-room is unusually attractive, with a mantel extending to the door height. and French doors on either side opening onto the rear terrace. The living-room is papered in an old rose color pattern with a touch of green. The floors are oak and there, is a wood cove in the ceiling angle. ("0st as shown, $2600 to $2800. «SC-V'cECH’ cut/dd, 1 o x ‘2-0" ’1 PLAN No. 12054. Cost, $2600 to $2800. Page Tzl'enly-Xine sin-Emmi h— — Mos- - BATH- SMALL, NEAT FIVE-ROOM BUNGALOW. Something out of the ordinary in a small, neat five—room house, and will fit a very narrow lot if desired. The side walls are of shingle, stained a light, attractive brown. and porch walls. with the [£7 ‘ . . _ _ I v ,7 ,, whlte plaster and capped with brick, stand out very interestingly. ”" The timbering over the front porch .is uniquely handled and interesting. The rooms are all good— PLAN X” 1505. sized and prettily finished. The fireplace, as it is situated, easily heats both rooms. The living— UM. $37.,“ room ceiling is cabined or slanted with beams and hardwood floors, and the dining—room. cornice and wainscote, not to mention the artistic buffet. Price as built, $2700. Extra room could be added on left side for $150. Pug/u ’I'lz irtg/ A DECK BUNGALOW. Another deck bungalow, being a wonder for number of rooms at a moderate cost, and can be put on a very narrow lot. The deck story can be made larger or smaller, according to the number or size of rooms wanted. The plan is remarkably compact and convenient. Note the cab— inet kitchen and well—arranged screen porch. The living—room has a colonial treatment, and the buffet in the dining-room is in- terestingly designed, and the oak floors in the two front rooms give richness to the interior. Cost to build, $2700 to $2900. PLAN No. 12589. Cost, $2700 to $2900. ,___.__fi_i77_. Page Thirty-One EXCELLENT FOR A NARROW LOT. 1"- \N N“. U533 Cost as buill. $273” One of our best 1/_>—story bungalows. Excellent for a narrow lot. The tilted edges to the roof make the house very interesting, and the color scheme is very good. especially if there are trees to back it up. i The side walls of shakes are stained a very light green, a little gray and the trim white, giving a very clean appearance. The front door of oak is a very good design. The buffet is a fine piece of fur— niture with broad counter shelf and glass cupboards on each side. The breakfast nook makes it possible to eat a meal in the kitchen warmth, and yet not in the kitchen. The table and seats are built in. There is a fine sleeping porch on the second floor. Cost as built, $2750. '1‘“ l I, ‘ Page ’l'llirll/Jl'lm I STORY-AND-A—HALF DECK HOUSE. A house that looks too wide for a 50—foot lot, but: will easily go on a 40—foot lot. This story-and—a—half or deck house would invariably be taken for a one—story bun- galow. The second story is so situated that it can be seen only from certain angles. The massive white cement piers on the front porch give the idea of solid building and are capped with dark brick. The interior has oak floors in front and a warm sunny breakfast nook off the side of the kitchen. Cost as built. $2800. ‘ ”BED 'KGDM- who‘ll/Ins"- 543.05» Llanl‘t: . — r bL‘D Edam - Ii‘sx 15'4‘ terry flTa' 4 cirl‘ PLAN No. 12592. Cost as built, $2800. .___4 Page T/zirly-Thrcc MD ,M . ~ I‘LITCl—lflf‘l" a . , .\ )(i-BYZQH‘ |:I .5oxizw- '6."‘°‘-’ 'n (1405- ' 7 . 7 h --t «BY, ‘9 ”KIWI/l : 7 fi— , ‘T .51'o'tllo'V- : -Dllllf lll' l‘. MI :1 11)- 0 x14 0 L =: Du rl > —lT/ ‘ 71'4”] i- in, Jlflfi Minn- i‘goXIQ'lo- PLAN No. USU-4. Cost as built. $2851). EXCEPTIONALLY WELL DESIGNED lr—-—-=.——w.‘4_...__. fl I l er r is c ~v ’ i - This is an exceptionally well designed story—and—a—half bungalow for-a narrow lot. : Lam)" The exterior isn’t at all ordinary, covered with resaw siding and shingles. The roofs L] l0 “w-l l: are light green and the walls a dark brown. The white trim and black sash make all I g_.__. ,._ the glass look like plate. ' i ‘ w»- It has a substantial, well-built appearance. The stairs in the front hall give a two- I <—_l—‘ , story effect. The living and dining-rooms opening as they do, make a room 19x24, VJ -rali_*_.r\frnr~r . with attractive buffet and wide brick and tile mantel. : h l easily turned into a sleeping porch if desired. Cost as built, $2850. The toilet on screen porch is a great convenience, and the alcove upstairs can be H i 1 L Page Thirty-Four A BEAUTIFUL LITTLE HOME. This attractive little home with an exterior similar to 11176, has been reduced in size, making an especially pretty house for the size. The porch has a terrace on each end, and the posts and chimney are built of clinker brick with cobblestones. The roof of composition with wood strip over the joints, makes a very substantial and water-tight job. The interior is very conveniently arranged with lots of closet room. The living—room and dining-room ceilings are wainscoted five feet high and hard- wood floors in both. The kitchen is roomy and all the rooms are good sized. Cost as shown, $2850. 'BLD "ELEN- 404' x 15-0" 9 BLD ' {$17M- _; iKlTALflEJta , . ‘ II-o . 14-9' 1 9-0 x n30" l ,. II | 'i _ ' V i, ‘_ I: l HDIHING' " ‘LWINQRQ‘JM‘I ‘ ‘ nicknso' " |1~ctl$-D' 1' ' ., I u .. ”I . I’ 1 4 . i . J 1 ’ ' :4 u . PLAN No. 11175. Cost, SZSSU. Page Th {Hy-Fire SIMPLE AND DAINTY. This simple and dainty plastered home is an English cottage in design, with an added sleeping porch above. The little porch or stnop with the arch over it, is exceedingly quaint. The rent is of shingles. stained a red brown and topped with red clay tiles. \\"alls are dashed cement and the trim is a dark green. The front door is oak, also all the floors inside. The hall is exceedingly attractive with the stairs leading to the balcony snnrooni or sleeping porch. The rooms are all g‘tmd sized. and the living and dining—rooms have \vood cove cornice 011 the ceilings. East as Shown. $2950 to $3150. Pagr ’I'Ii irl_I/ Six 5C JDoPL" Fl' :: it' :0 » rcrrm _\N \u SJWSH [H lllTH 5313:! TOOK THE PRIZE. This took the prize for a two—story house from 82500 to $3000. ;\ real stylish linuse. well built and substantial appearing. The exterior walls are a light brown, and the timbers are all rough and stained a darker brown. The porch posts are dark brick. and the front door quartered oak. The interior opens up practically as one room, 13x32, with a handsome buffet at Mile end and good lookinfr mantel of 8x8 tile at the other. The maids bedroom and the breakfast—room, or den. are convenient features, as also the sleeping porch. (lost as shown, $3000. . v“, LTCHS“ U 3’33 370.561 “5 0V5?“ / ,i-q'quie‘a 5 I ‘ 1 air/moor: of’io ‘ —_, 1 1‘; l '1 || || PLAN No. 11134. Cost. $3000. '5 LEEPI'L‘E- “5:0 Ann. - ‘EE‘D'KQIT “ ~15 G'X l5 o’r «LED C109": . “)0 01/4753 Pug/I T/llil‘fj/ Sign»! J (:j r ._I.., infiDJfim‘M‘ “‘er 1‘1}: 1, z . Iois’x Ij'o‘ Cl. ”‘5 A PANAMA BUNGALOW. I The necessities of the canal region developed a very interesting architecture, of which this is an adaptation. There is a striking interest in that great sash in the solarium, and the large cement porch is well covered with timbers, which could have a roof, if desired, similar to that over the solarium. The‘walls are covered with light brown shakes and the roof is a slate gray. The solarium is, of course, the principal feature of the plan, adding a flood of light to the living—room, and making a 35-foot sweep to the dining—room rear wall. The lZ—foot—wide buffet under the windows, while being moderate in cost, looks like a $200 piece of furniture; it would be a simple matter, if so designed, to add another bedroom. Cost as built, $3000. Might be reduced $200. PLAN No. 11300 Cost as built. $3000 Page Thirty—Eight " DEB imm- 1; [5'-D'K ”20“ 1I 1—: ——4 iaua' ‘- 7: Jam/L3; l D o ‘rJ . be=EGD/*\~ is; a“ my * E1} 3 «LM/iq-EGDM- T lowmqrami I ' 7‘°‘*2)‘-°" ii Izolifo" , L‘ ‘ i AN ATTRACTIVE BUNGALOW. This very attractive bungalow of the most conservative type of design. The front porch, as can PLAN NO' 12017‘ be seen in the picture, is extremely interesting. The bricks are white cement brick, and the manner of COSt’ $3250 laying is most unusual. The exterior walls are of rough redwood stained green, and the trim is a cream white. The front door is a finely-finished piece of birch. The plan is one of the most compact in the book. Cost as shown, $3250. Page Fortyflne -}‘~'lT‘!j.‘€C;‘l- ' Ir H'n'x «.3- \AV) . 1‘), TH- .‘HU: - 21 ‘L‘flft‘ mm“.- 1 l w? 4.1.1. ‘16? mm ARTISTIC BUNGALOW. L elm“, . PLAN NH. 11401» It is difficult to imagine a more artistic bungalow than this. The treatment of the very massive Cost. $351!. posts of the porch and the material of the chimney is clinker brick, very effectively used. The general effect is a pure bungalow type of low-pitched roof and wide, over—hanging coves. The timbering is all rough and stained, and the walls are shakes laid alternatively. The plan is very economical and compactly arranged. Note the size of the porch. Cost as shown, $3250. Page It’urlj/Jl'uw A GOOD ONE-AND-A-HALF-STORY DESIGN. This is a very unusually good le—story design. It is a very little different from a one-story bungalow, although it has two good rooms and a sleeping balcony up— 5 The porch is good—sized and the posts are massive, being plastered over brick. The exterior walls are shakes, stained a gray, and the roof is a sage green. The front rooms are finished in slash-grained pine, stained like oak; the living- room is beamed, and the dining-room has a wooden cornice and wainscote and plate rail. The delight of a breakfast nook off the kitchen can hardly be imagined until you have had one. Cost as built, $3250. Will go on a very narrow lot. If cheaper materials and con— struction is used, the cost could be reduced about $250. c4405: ungnacmrb ' . \1 '4"x Ia'o’o .‘CLos- Ll EN. - —3>ED“KGDJ“1~ -/I’e‘x15-'o'- W ‘ _____ l ' :11 ' 1_'l;l'>ilf_1©:.fi@fxw ‘~Dm'£lc: Kenm- - ill -\2‘o'x14'o’- |'__I3‘0"KT9‘6"~ _T'| w l I 1 ~5uTr-r. l I | ‘ HALL- CLOO' ..l , [Hum lHl? l '1 n ‘1 NT; BED-Imam. p -fiirrL'1Gnq. |Za (.5’r,” STRIKINGLY ARTISTIC. - ‘1‘ refine "mm; ‘ '[5’n‘< e'o' . A unique bungalow, strikingly artistic and yet very simple in design. The roof of white prepared roofing with wood strips every three feet, makes a very pleasing con- trast against the brown shake—covered walls and dark red clinker brick. The clinker brick posts and chimney have cobblestones mixed in a most effective manner. The living and dining—room ceilings are beamed, and the dining—room wainscoted up to a plate rail. The mantel is of clinker brick and cobblestones (like the exterior), with bookcases on each side. The library is practically a part of the living—room, making a room 14x29. There are eight rooms in the house. The original cost was $3900, and it can be duplicated with but very slight ‘l‘l..\N _N”- ”17“ changes at $3450. K ”St‘ $343” t” $.NOH. Page Forty—Sim A DECIDED DEPARTURE. This is a decided departure, leaning strongly toward the Japanese: the tip—turned beam ends, the peaked roof gable ends and the roofs over—hanging each other, all are Japanese. The color scheme is gray, except the brick, which are hard burned, and the front door of mahogany. You can see the art glass in the buffet window. The living- rminn has a slanted or cabin ceiling, and the large brick fireplace is opposite the front door. The breakfast-room, which some people would not be without, could be made a servants’ room if desired. There are two rooms on the second story, each having a wash basin. Cost, with eight rooms, $3500. Could be built for $3100 by using cheaper materials. vbfll) ”KODI’I * wIOb-FIZ'D. — , M— 7, 1H -L1v1m.c:-mm- «Les I -l‘ U’l‘lnl‘lu ll 7 7 7 i: gamma-lean -l2. ' o»: v‘lo'n 45119 ”K331": - lzlc mz'ow PLAN No. 10680. Cost, $3500 to $3100. _ °EED°IEGDT1~ -ll:(;"x14'-(."~ -H.FLLL‘ oBED QEGDMu -ll'v&"xl5‘o'- l’ugc I'VH'ly-St‘ryn ‘F v v v >CJ93 .1 UD’ ROOJ‘L {IKE-E0921- IV 6': is o' (1193' ’ . I ‘9‘}?25 ~QU T1” bit!) 030011 - I “six-30'- a . , ,,, i. ,l , , I , . U\"UTG'KCKJI'M‘ 'IHI‘HI'L'S' ROS/‘1‘ t "W "’ " uonjofl {4 ‘I‘ TIA; o‘wq s'- ' l ll ‘— r. ’ ‘ k4 BIG VALUE FOR THE COST. Another bungalow that gives a lot of looks for the cost. It would easily com— - mand a hundred-foot lot, but at the same time can be easily placed on a fifty-foot lot. The terrace wall and chimney are built of a light brown and gray brick with "”13““ Y‘-' dark mortar, and the coping of cement. The walls are shakes stained dark brown. and the roof of a soft pea green. The little room to the right of the reception hall can be used as a den or as an office. The living—room has a beautiful outlook onto the terrace on two sides. The PLAN x... “.475. mantel is just the shade of green tile that harmonizes nicely with the wall paper Cost. $3500. and light woodwork. Cost of erection, $3500, well built. Page lv'm‘ty-Ii'iglzt CLC‘ -f)f.D-E@f’l .z ., (ua‘o FL_ __ v““—_“"_”T T EWING-mm] —H_"_: 24:”22; ----— true 14 ___.1 L_ 'r————:[—— f ,1 T l' ::::::; It LI “BEECH ' :4; PLAN No. 12593. Cost, $2650 to $2850. f."—____ __'—‘T I I l l I A TOUCH OF JAPANESE. ___.__4 A pretty variation of the chalet with a touch of Japanese. All the exterior is Cost to build, from $2650 to $2850. rough except the white roofing. Note the ventilation holes in the gable ends. This 1 1 L1 is for the purpose of letting the air circulate under the roof and thereby keep the ‘; ‘_-b:3»::csm3”q—_ i rooms below cool. The plan is somewhat similar to No. 12589, Page 31, with some i : ”WW _ } advantage in having larger rooms. I — VI The 1iving~room is beamed in an unusual manner, as shown by the light dotted l L 3 lines, and the tile and brick mantel is flanked on both sides by bookcases, finishing l ‘5 cm I the whole end of the room. i I I: l | I ,__..__~ _- l I | I l l I I l l I l Page Forty-Nine FiLf‘E‘Pl/‘icl em- x izxo‘ + {10203. ;‘ . K ”W; L new. 0- r1 0' I 9.: g' “ third. 1'7— * , E fl bf?!) KCOP-\- ‘ l” mec, £10:ng '54 ‘ “"°" . =1": »+ ~‘ ” J r — - ~ 1: A VERY PRETTY BUNGALOW. Here is a very pretty little bungalow. Just the thing for a small family. The large porch, which Lil a extends part way around the side, is of red cement finish, and the five columns are of white cement. This house is of prepared white roofing and the body color a gray brown. The entry is an exceptionally convenient arrangement, especially in a cold or wet climate, giving l‘l.;\.\' No. 11538 a place to hang wraps immediately on entering. The fireplace is exceptionally wide and of mottled brown, 8x8 tile. floors. Note the large sleeping porch. Cost originally $3200, but we can beat that price by several hundred, or $2900. Both front rooms have oak Page I'll'flll/ A UNIQUE BUNGALOW. This unique little bungalow has been more often copied and duplicated and pub— lished than any bungalow ever built. The unique chimney on the front is the feature, laid up as it is with clinker brick, inset with cobblestones. Also the very interesting treatment of the porch roof should not be overlooked. The living-room has a ceiling slanted to the center (or cabined). The breakfast—room is a little beauty. (‘ost as shown, $3500 to $3900. 4.0 ! 1:1th .v Nam-1.} J , ) EFL I] :l’ ‘ l mic . +CVJMYM ‘ l l‘. f \~(D\l (liq UJ\»I3_LI\{ IT“ '1'1V\{ ‘ laziq , Q -\/,l. J A 4 fl .UQI. of. :1 .0 (info. ~LI .9. ac. W003 PLAN No. 11501. Cost, $3500 to $3900. dos SLfiEfl/‘IG TEE CH‘ ”:0" A [1‘10" Page Fifty-One EXCELLENT AND INEXPENSIVE. An excellent and inexpensive le-story bungalow. The front gable is unique and attractive, and the flowers combine beautifully with the light green roof. The ex- terior is shingled. The foundations are of brick. The sunroom is one of the most delightful rooms of the house. The main rooms have hardwood floors and the buttresses and posts between the living and dining-room helps to furnish both. It should not be forgotten that there are bedrooms which are unusually large in so inexpensive a house. Cost as described, $3550. Page Iv'rifty-Tu‘n j-l JVL mg, -, [5"1! 2‘ KQDJ‘ r“ l‘l“\.\v NH. 13113. (iuxl. $355”. —~\v.« WW lLHlléar Am £1 -l‘i\l L7 I ‘ Q DCD ROOF ‘x‘ «NTI‘ K\\~r»\- goo-«Ho OUT OF THE ORDINARY. Something quite out of the ordinary, rather English in its quiet simple treatment. No frills or jig sawing, it has a strong dignity with its bunched casement windows and pure white cemented chimney and foundations. The plan has individuality. Through the inset porch into the stair hall and into the living—room, where the hood mantel piece in beautiful tile catches the eye before we glance out of the French doors onto the tea terrace and the pretty garden be- yond. The upstairs sleeping or sun porch can be made the feature of the house. Cost to build, $3600 to $3900. [ . | ‘Dmirm-iemm' vz-c‘x m-c- I! Ii -bE.D“EGDMo mi): ”'0’ “‘4‘: 15".:- PLAN No. 10850. Cost, $3600 to $3900. ~ ’52 D “'KODM yo'c'x15't‘ A Page Fifty-Three CHARMING, COSY AND HOMELIKE. A charming home in the pure bungalow type. Low—pitched roof close to the ground and wide over-hanging roofs. The design is just the thing for a corner lot. The large cement or stucco posts look perfectly capable of carrying the load. The roof is white asbestos and the walls are a medium pea green. The front door is very interesting with a panel of art glass landscape. The dining-room opens with French doors onto the side porch or patio, which is covered with pergola beams. The front bedroom can be used as a den if desired. Cost as described, $3700. Page Fifty-Four PLAN (‘HSL Nu. lllRUU $3M” ~97, . ““vfianzecx‘f~‘f THE DECK TYPE BUNGALOW. This is the deck type bungalow, and an exceptionally good one. The roof is of white asbestos roofing and the side walls are covered with spaced shingles down to the large timbers and re—saw siding from there down, all stained a dark buff color, ex- cept the trim, which is a dark brown. The front door and casing, brown mahogany with a beautiful art glass scene set in the door. The plan has man}r advantages, such as the coat closet off the living— mom and the mantel in the dining—room. The plumbing is ranged, one bath being directly over the other. Cost as shown, $3750. very economically ar- KITcfiifij I2' 0": \d‘ 0‘ moon 1 I L.-- T R3? Room- ‘F-Lfi 510" ail: l l l l v DINNEGT’QQM- Isio'x isio‘ ~5ED°KOO¥V uphold PLAN No. 12244. Cost, $3750. II n 1 -DE.D 43mm ‘ I210" 150' JH: LN’lfiB {DATW it a]. ‘N ‘ L‘ field-o‘fl m a 1A1 'TEB‘O ° KG: 1‘» Dina-0' l l L$W L Page Fifty-Fire v I W in T T " r *— - . . DED Edam DEB morn; -‘ no > I10 ...<- . TC i it a Clos '1 ‘ w ogrsrr m- ] DATH L a o 0 ill 4‘ V ”51‘ CLOS I#:41 I l 4 Mu. ! I. :t m :: ~DED°EGDM KlTCHt/‘l‘l PF '2" ‘ 'i “ * y * i‘” H _ I , .L l l't -, L s a l *1 l ’ ’ ' ’ r:— 7 . J: A- if)L-MQ~E®5M§ 2— "r“:r .1:,?°‘é‘i;:‘ : : l . , ATTRACTIVE RUSTIC BUNGALOW. - g . _; -l' - ,“ This very attractive rustic bungalow is extraordinary in that so large and fine a structure can be placed on a forty-foot lot and have room to spare. The exterior is cement stucco up to the Window sills and shakes from there up to the roof, which is of light red prepared roofing. The shakes are a dark brown, and the whole color scheme is perfect. :, . The living—room and nook are as one room, 14x26 feet, and the dining—room is fin- 'j‘ I .FQECA. ished in white woodwork and delft blue burlap. The den has a rather rough finish like a cabin, but can be used as a bedroom if desired. Cost as shown, $3800. Could be reduced to $3400. 9 .0 kb el\/l.l‘it(1i~lf@fi¥ PLAN No. 11530 Cost, $3800 to $3401). Page Fifty-Sim LOG CABIN STYLE. A very effective use of timbering on the style of the log cabin. The roof is of composition rolled over the edge of the eaves. Excellent ventilation under the roof is obtained by the open lattice just under the eaves, thereby keeping the rooms cool in summer. The exterior walls are of channel boards, and the porch floor of cement. All the timbers are rough. The cobblestone chimney on the front gives just the needed touch of color. Diamond-shaped casement sashes are used throughout. The floor plan is copied after the idea of the mountain lodge and makes a very cosy home. The living-room has a slanted or cabined ceiling, and the dining-room is finished in wood up to the door heads. The kitchen is well located and conveniently arranged. Cost as described, $3850. ALL _ I - _ 43:- ‘KIT‘CfiZfl- : n: s' u .915'xla'c‘- r - "I. Ll_.' 11 H4“ , Emmet-13:: 4 I; amino-- “PORCH - PLAN No. 10778. Cost, $3850. Page Fifty-Seven A PRETTY BUNGALOW. This pretty bungalow is simplicity itself in the straight—forwardness of its design. The plan is conceded to be one of the best arranged in the book, being suited equally well for a severe Eastern climate or California. The exterior woodwork is the natural redwood color treated with oil, and the roof light gray composition. The living and dining-room although finished in hard pine, could not be dis— tinguished from oak by the layman. Note the size of the rooms on the second story. Cost as shown, $3900. Page Fifty—Eight H II l .. , , l? Mfg; '9 r} m” rrztfim I a ..a.. I, ll 4 I . PLAN \U. 133m. Cw. $3000. 151:1) EREXW ‘I ‘»o",x Pr-u j) r A SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PRODUCT. This is distinctly a Southern California product in “bungalowdom,” the second story being commonly called a deck. It was originally started so as to get a sleeping porch up into the breeze, and later other rooms were added. Its advantage is the gaining of a second story sleeping room in a bungalow without necessitating the climbing of stairs all day long in doing house work. Here is a plan and exterior quite unusual for a narrow lot. The long, low lines make it seem very wide, and the spacious porch is wonderfully inviting. Note the extraordinarily \vide cement steps. Posts, chimney and walls are of blue brick and clinker brick. The porch extends around the side and French doors open onto it from the bedroom. livery room in the house has a door into the hall, which is a very practical feature of the plan and leads directly into the kitchen with its stove hood, pot cupboard and latest type flour bins. The living—room mantel is very large and set in a nook with a seat. The two rooms in the deck make a nine—room house. Cost, $3900, or could be built for $3600. A mufinm ‘LL-da I 'i'DL’ igflCI'E'i‘i' .4 0': I"D PLAN No. 11424. Cost, $3900 to $3600. - [2'13 (556x lz’é." 3 «EED ~1EGDM~ Ioto‘xuz-o" Page Fifty-Nine tr warren-rm"; ' l“: . 3 I l l L—Crfi t J’ . pntc H- PeECTS-COCHZL:~ I I I l'l_;\\' \n 10034 Cost. $400“ In $3730 AN ATTRACTIVE RESIDENCE. That has called forth considerable comment. The first story walls are covered with siding, and the second with shingles. The timbers are all good—sized and the porto- cochere broadens the house considerably. From the front door one can see through the glass door into the solarium and on into the back garden. The living—room ceiling is slanted to the center and beamed. The dining-room walls are wainscoted five feet high. Cost as shown, $4000. Could be built for $3750, if cheaper materials are used. Page Six [1/ ENGLISH HALF TIMBERED BUNGALOW. It is very seldom that such a good design in English half-timbered bungalow is seen in this country. One couldn’t do better by going to England for their architect. The brick work is an interesting combination of dark common and clinker brick, and the copings are of cement. The living-room and dining-room are finished in imita— tion of fumed oak, and the living—room walls are papered with a buff-brown design paper. The dining-room below the plate rail is covered with burlap. It is an eight—room house and could as well be nine. Cost as described, $4000 to $4300. NT? 3135” 351313 a ROD/fl» 9 Oxnso xi'-n:‘x:2:o" 50131:- ' 6‘0‘xqio' +4— HoF . oqu. #4 uEED JEGD ° HZG'XIZLG“. aoKCf" . ~5ED°E®M¢ d’éx lZ‘o” PLAN No. 10006. Cost, $4000 to $4300. ap___a ”miAa l l . ,. ._ — #- Page Sixty-One A TOUCH OF THE JAPANESE. An expression of the ultra in bungalow designing, consisting of broad, low, sweeping lines and over-hanging roofs and a rambling exterior; with a touch of the Japanese mainly in such places as the peak of the roof and the clinker brick post with the lantern top and the top of the chimney. HAN N” ””1- The exterior color is a dark pea green and the trim a little darker. The porch is covered like the “ML MM” 1" 35‘5””- roof with prepared roofing, and the side walls covered with shakes. The plan is very pleasing, especially in such features as the breakfast—room and also the elegant bathroom; and yet. \vithal. the bungalow is not expensive. Cost as shown, $4000 to $4500. Page Sixty-Two A PLEASING BUNGALOW. Decidedlv different. A very pleasing bungalow, having a strong individuality. The exterior motif is somewhat Japanese. The columns are cast concrete, and the front door has a lead glass insert of the lilac flower. Note the seven-foot plate glass win- (low in the living—room. The patio or side court is the interest of the plan. It has a tiled floor and three rooms, and the hall opens onto it. This gives the house a side entrance into the hall, a very valuable and labor—saving arrangement. It is an eight-room house, having a sleeping porch and bedroom on second floor. It goes easily on a fifty-foot lot. It makes a home of distinction in any community. Cost to build (oak floor, some hardwood finish and first-class plumbing), $4300. ('ould be built for $3700. - 355’.) -R com- ,z‘a‘x 1315" i » - »— >‘:‘-_—’-_ 3 ’ .Din:::c«‘:a3ri ‘ .523.» c' ; °i‘ iv 5 V :juvrie-‘Ecsr’l Qlol‘rZ-a‘ " PLAN No. 444. Cost, $4300 to $3700. ”PACKEK' flbBD'EflDM- 4%”; SLEEPER- :o'-La'r :zio' 916x loll; Page Sixty—Th ree A JAPANESE ADAPTATION. This design is conceded to be by far one of the best examples of the adaptation of the Japanese. The curve and finish of the timbering is especially good and combined with the low and peaked roofs and the distinct chimneys has an interest difficult to procure. The porch is very deep and inviting. The plan is not excelled by the ex— terior. The arrangement of the living-room and sleeping apartments being very con- venient. The kitchen is in white enamel and excellently arranged with a cold room on the porch. Cost as described, $4550. I'm/w Sia'ty-Four ‘fl Harry-J I’l. \\ XI: [IL—31 (WWI. $53” m‘bifi‘xfl‘fl‘ 13 0" l5 s 1: REMARKABLY UNIQUE BUNGALOW. The design of this remarkably unique bungalow is indigenous to the locality around Los Angeles. and its subtle curves, if not too exaggerated, have a charm quite their own, and the style is rapidly Spreading. It is an adaptation from the Japanese. The low pitch roof is of prepared roofing. The side walls of shakes, foundation of Concrete. The \VllOlC building is stained gray. The plan is very interesting, having both the deck room above and the patio, onto which three rooms open through French doors. The mantel is unusually large and made of brick and tile. and the living—room, opening as it does onto terraces, is most charming. This is an eight-room house. Cost as described. $4670. Pfl‘k‘, \u 4 PLAN No. 11121. Cost, $4670. Page ..'z'acty-Fire VERY GOOD, PLEASING AND ECONOMICAL. Just the kind of a house for the average—sized city lot. Nothing fussy in the ap— pearance and yet very good and pleasing and economical. Most of the windows are hinged. posts are cement blocks. The body color is soft brown, and the trim a medium green. The living—room opens onto the front porch and rear terrace. The stairs are very well placed in a little rear hall. The breakfast nook is a delightful little room in white and delft blue. The commodious sleeping porch upstairs is large enough to hold the whole family. Cost as shown, $4750 to $5000. The foundations are concrete and the porch Page Marty-Sim .0 | . . I v r 'J 1' J ,1 v Lit/me r ,7 0".LI l r - 1 Wu“ ~ 1 I‘. { Mr ‘1 iy’m’fyf’ 4 )l l] I :r l’|i\.\' \u 115"! (‘HSL $47§l| [1| SFINIH —: h [gm SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA BUNGALOW. This is one of the most praised bungalows in Southern California. Taking, as it does, the simple Japanese as a motif, it has been carried out by an artistic hand and is a perfect setting for the numerous hanging baskets, etc., as in the picture. It is an inner court (or patio) bungalow having two patios. trance is indirect. giving a secluded porch. The living-room mantel is built of tile and brick The front porch en— with a shelf extending across the room. The den is a cosy little room, off of which is the hat and coat closet. The dining— room opens onto two patios and has a grained ceiling. The breakfast nook enameled in white, has light on two sides and is treated with Dutch blue decorations. The bedroom on the opposite side has French doors out onto the large patio. The rear bedroom has a dresser built under the windows, and the bath has tile floor and cabinets under the windows. Cost as built, $4800. 'ZA‘LD'KCCT‘T- w: oxra‘o- r #1 3 '> 1"; .,..“-5:____, ,Mw . / “Ewing”- ~»3:r;;~;g.fic:,_, W7 * \ v'5L'lL/"'D- / l . \ . "mitt/Jr» i l ya, PLAN No. 10802. Cost as built, $4800. Page Sixty-Sewn THE TRULY ARTISTIC. For a lover of the beautiful, who appreciates the truly artistic. The style is Spanish with a touch of mission. The roof is genuine Spanish tile, color green. A considerable saving can be made in this particular by using metal or cement tile. The walls are of white cement stucco troweled to a sand finish on terra-cotta wall tile. and the beams and rafters are all surfaced timbers stained a dark red. Note the dance or recreation room on second floor. This is ideal for an artistic studio or for a small art gallery. A maid’s bath could be added to the second floor if desired. The roof garden can be screened to make a summer living-room. The interior trim is all Tobasco mahogany excepting the bedrooms, kitchen and bath, which are white enamel. Cost to build as shown. $6500. By using less expensive roof tile and lumber instead of wall tile. and other slight changes, it could be reduced to $4800 to $5200. Page Sia‘ty-Eight Iii. l‘l.i\\' No. 11329, i‘mt. $48110 to $5200. r-r-——i—§ /— a-u an: Asa—+4 .DHFDT-Fflz‘rn 1 :- .715'x1l‘o'- a ”as ~ERT£-C°CHEKE~ i PLAN No. 11161. Cost, $4950 to $5200 an-rxom- “3:" @113 encom- '- '3 C x |1~¢‘ A SWISS CHALET. A simple and very pleasing Swiss chalet. The second story is covered with cedar shingles a medium shade of brown, and the first floor siding is a dark green. The cement posts are worked out with a very interesting detail, and the balcony and gable is typically Swiss. The plan throughout is excellent. The hall is large and m: inviting. The cosy little den is finished in redwood Channel boards 6’ 8” high. The "EFT-"5577' “mpg stairs could be easily arranged with a door making a side entrance. 1— “”1 The breakfast-room is enameled white. All the principal rooms are very good i T i ' 1‘ size and the bedrooms also. Hardwood floors throughout downstairs. -WCOFW' .l Cost as shown, $4950 to $5200. .— : #1; Page Sixty-Nine TWO-STORY HOUSE. One of our best two-story houses with second story of stucco and first floor of siding. The plaster is stained a light buff and trim dark brown. The porch is very commodious and substantial-looking with posts of selected dark red brick. The living—room has a cabined beamed ceiling and the dining—room a wood cove, both beingr in hard pine in imitation of oak. The dining-room is wainscoted with wide panels and the hall batten—stripped to the head casing. Upstairs the bath and two bedrooms are in eggshell gloss white and the floors of maple. Cost as described, $5000 to $5400. Page Seventy -Y§ITC¢P‘L’1TI- lz»ox&1“ - mh’o {Kan-m- I5 o[-lo :- l l j ‘ §DIMLTleRm l ‘1 ' ,7 l’ V ’ : 12 ans-1‘ | 1: It MALL-M ~77 I» in II II JJJ‘LV, l’l.\N Nu INNS, (Hist. $5000 to $5400. all -‘,, *J* ‘ l L 1 [ll 1% L193» C 1‘35- _ 45317 JEGPJ l- . __ 1:03.04 o‘ m ' 35KB “XL-11L”? wjo’x V'i'é‘ THE AEROPLANE TYPE. A strikingly attractive design in the deck or aeroplane type of two-story house. This house has all of the charm and hominess of the bungalow combined with the ad- vantages of the two-story house. The outside appearance with cement stucco porch and chimney and the green—stained rough siding with white trimming and prepared roofing with green—stained batten strips, is accordingly pleasing. The main rooms are grouped around a semi-enclosed court or cement—floored patio, which, when screened, makes a beautiful outdoor living—room. Every room has excellent outside light and ventilation. The floors are of oak The interior finish wood is stained to a soft briar—oak color, and the and maple. The dining-room walls are wain- ceiling of the living—room is pitched cabin effect. scoted with Japanese grass cloth. Cost to build, $5200, and in appearance the equal of $6000. wc- .an-ieaw‘x- -I=o"xu'»a' OC-BR: 5‘s’x1' Ir”,""J' 2‘; .‘= — 'YXITCHEJ‘X- l 1's'x::=o‘ ‘VU'XIZO' _—l7 i H II M ' L II-Liwimiemflx. ‘1 : ‘.I I] I7’v’ff7-‘v' H ll _._L!_ ._H_ _1I_ _IL_ __|1_____ —7'l"ll_’_1l' “fl PLAN No. 10907. Cost, $5200. ~5L::PEE- 5 bxq'v -'bED ECDM' Ho’KII-s' ~31T’l‘l/‘ICI‘ECOJ‘1‘ sexil‘e‘ v‘fiED-EGDF: «15 «imam - Page Seventy-One CALIFORNIA MISSION TYPE. This is considered by critics to be one of the best designed bungalows of the mission type in Southern Cali- fornia. The gable ends are remarkably well done but difficult to see in the picture on account of the vines. The project- ing roofs are covered with Spanish tile. The walls are of stucco gravel floated. It has two plans, as here shown. One of five rooms and one of seven. The photo is of the larger, but the smaller is a perfect miniature of the larger. Both are exceptionally well ar- ranged and convenient, and the front rooms of the larger being in hardwood. Cost according to finish. Larger, about $5200. Smaller, about $3300. Page Seventy-Two «1520mm. (010" I410" ~E>ED 'KOOT’V’ 11‘-o"x I4‘o' 6"b‘xxiio' 1:: Di m HG ROOM ‘ lZ'o'x 15'6" Pl._\.\' No. 13080. (‘ox‘L $5200 01‘ $3300. “LIVl‘f'CI‘ZEGDT'I' ‘54,sz o‘ l l l - “PORCH - ‘ l l PLAN No. 10021. Cost, $5300 to $5000. ON BEAUTIFUL MOORISH LINES. ‘ 6 ma. Here is something unusual in its simplicity and beauty, following as it does the 4+ ”bffifi‘; C: t , beautiful Moorish lines. The frieze just under the cornice and the edge of the cornice JED-,Kéwl- H ! WALDs‘EmT have a pure Moorish relief design in stucco, which gives an airiness to the straight l‘ W ETA l . ”W“ _ lines, and the purple or violet shadows cast on the plaster by the cornice and balcony 1%;‘5 rug—g blend with the greens of the growth in the flower boxes. cw. cm:- _ ”TL—t gmfim‘m ,— The exterior plaster has two advantages. It makes the house cooler in summer _ immnmm 4' ~HJA;.L- ”MW and warmer in winter. Roominess is the distinct thought of the arrangement, a sweep 1* N‘ - of 48 feet across the house from dining—room fireplace to living—room fireplace. _ a l” " The interior is on simple lines with a cabin ceiling in the living—room. Note the , I GSA'HQOHY- ‘ 1. breakfast porch off the dining—room. Up stairs are three commodious bedrooms and 4::; a maid's room. Cost, $5300 to $5000. Page Seventy-Three ; ‘ BTFAY‘J'ZN, T ‘ 3:933- * L arse" "“3: l 1' I F | I” i» l I, V JUNIH/x KIT ' M‘ H " ‘l i , ,. a w 1' . v . ,, 4 l .22"; - l‘].;\N No. 10880. (Rut. $54M! to $5000. it" i T Mi ' *3“? , pap}. , it} me‘h‘tn‘ua “i"w‘y’ , ‘ Wang; ;, .. |lFVLs ‘ i’ A; 7, _ AN EXCELLENT SWISS DESIGN. 1’ ’ ‘bf‘fD-ECDPK‘ “Ari n”. Iloxns’ _ . . ‘ . , A i A Sw1ss chalet of excellent deSIgn. Has a gray, shingled roof, natural wood—cov— I] we“ ered walls (brown) and dark—green trim. The sashes are all casement and yet, withal, F— Very economical to build. The mantel in the living-room extends to the ceiling, across “’55""E‘T"“ l————| "Y‘m‘wV—GDM‘ xqumc ‘za'uao‘ Wthh are large beams. The dlning—room is finished in blI‘Cll w1th a large wood cove, - ““‘M "M” and the den is a very attractive little room. 1 J- Est—qh— l , g... “‘7- ‘ _ The two dressing—rooms upstairs are an excellent feature. Cost to build, $5400. Cheaply built, the cost might be reduced to $5000. Page Seventy-Four AN EXTRAORDINARY PLAN. A beauty and something extraordinary in plan. It looks as if it would require a very wide lot, but as a matter of fact, the plan can be built on a 50-foot lot. It is a two—story with the deck bungalow appearance. The cobblestone work is most effective and the porch large and inviting. The patio or court is the principal feature of the plan. The living—room, hall and solarium or sunroom study, all open onto the patio through French doors. The breakfast— room is enameled white with light blue basket reeds on the walls. There are two bedrooms, bath and sleeping porch upstairs, and this sleeping porch is big enough for the whole family. Cost as built, S5500. Can be reduced to about 84800. l l : 'LlV1HL'.~:ZD:",- l '1 l n. c K tb'fl' PLAN No. 12120. Cost, $5500 to $4800 Page Seventy—Fire MISSION STYLE BUNGALOW. This luxurious bungalow in the mission style with touches of Italian is exceptionally beautiful and is just suited to the rolling, hilly country or the flatter, more evenly finished city lot. Set well back from the street on a fairly good-sized lot (75—foot, although without the side porch, 60-foot would do), it would be difficult to find anything as charming. It is hard to enumerate all the advantages to this home in this limited space. The roof is red terra-cotta mission style. The eaves are supported on delicate green brackets. The windows are charmingly covered with green blinds and the entrance and porch columns designed in the Doric order are of cement plaster like the walls. The front door is a beautifully grained slab of mahogany. In the plan the most distinctive fea— ture is the patio or partly—enclosed court, which could easily be completely glassed-in to make an inner court. The View from the front door through the living—room and sun alcove into the patio is filled with flowers and little plants and the pool and fountain in the center. Cost, according to finish, $5500 to $6000. Page Seventy-Sim : A1 mmqrfgpm : I‘VB‘AY - PLAN NU. ”51h Cost. $5500 i” show ‘ gm mi : , mum gggggggg ,1 MEDIUM-PRICED RESIDENCE A very attractive, medium-priced residence. Composition roof with very wide edges with composition turned over. The second story is shingled and stained light brown and the lower story is stucco, pebble-dashed and slightly buff—colored. There are casement windows throughout. The hall opens at both ends onto the porch and terrace. The whole side of the living—room is taken up with mantel and bookcases. Note the pretty china cupboard in the breakfast-room. The second floor bath is very large with cabinets on each side of the pedestal wash bowl. The rear balcony can be used as a sleeping porch. Cost approximately $5700, according to finish. 1??!“ Town- 4‘. ea $£ ~DU‘IUI G-Eafi’l- s-o'us'r PLAN NO. lUUUg. Cnst. $5700. - EALQ Cirr- [:> ev' ~bfiD~EGD7i~ . , $6313: —_‘ 95." '—‘ T '3‘ Ii cm: -HA:-1, L m 0”“ g “‘1‘ ring: L i t 1- r— v»« ~DflD-EGDFD “biD-KGDF’E M.) 2”]. _~ xa-o‘xi4-n» .351 ‘3 0' as} ‘0‘ U} .1“. Page Seven (y-chen l’l, \\ Nu WSW (mi, $371M 1.. SSHHH fl fir MODERN COLONIAL DESIGN. A clean—cut, modern colonial design of striking color treatment. Light green roof and darker second story walls of shakes contrasting against the rough white stucco below. The semi-circular front porch, with its fluted Roman Doric columns and modified railings above, lends an elegance seldom found so interestingly handled. The pattern awnings are some advantage in the design. This is just the house to be set off by a beautiful lawn. The plan is hard to beat—compact, convenient and attractive. The kitchen is well arranged and the buffet is exceptionally pretty. A ten— room house. Cost as shown and finishing in part hardwood, $5700. Could be reduced to $5000. Page Seventy-Eight MODERN ITALIAN DESIGN. A residence of exceptionally pure and pleasing lines designed in modern Italian. Although it sets up remarkably well on a city lot as shown, it would be a wonder set way back on an expanse of lawn on a large estate. The pergola on each side is not at all a necessary part of the design. The plan is exceptionally attractive and convenient. A sleeping porch may be added over the kitchen Wing. The culinary part of the house is well worked out in the kitchen. The long (lrainboard and hood over the stove and the coldroom on the porch—the back stairs and the way into the front hall. The main rooms are all finished in hardwood. The stair rail is an interesting design. The mantel is in beautiful tile, and the buffet has cut glass cases on each side and counter in the center. According to inside finish, $6000 to $6600. PLAN No. 10724. Cost, $6000 to $6600. Page Seventy-Nine lo: 1,! ii uni; l’l _\:\' Nu IHHIS. (‘l\\l. SUSIH) ‘lh $f¥7;“ SUBSTANTIAL AND ELEGANT. A very substantial and elegant looking residence, yet moderate in cost. Part of the first story and the porch columns and walls and floors, etc., are of selected hard- burned brick laid in cement mortar. The walls are of sawed shakes laid tight over sheathing and weather-felting. The stairway is very conveniently located and yet not so located that it has to be very expensively finished. The beautiful art glass window over the landing can be seen in the photo. The living—room mantel is a handsome, massive tile affair, and the breakfast-room and den are as cosy little rooms as could be desired. Cost, $6500 to $6750. Page Eighty A BEAUTIFUL HOME. This is not a photograph, but a perspective painting, and although in the per- spective, it is very interesting. The real house is infinitely more interesting. The brick foundation is run up under the windows and continues around the porch. Above this the walls are shingled with cedar shingles, stained with creosote oil and left al— most natural. The roof is of white composition or prepared roofing. The plan is distinctly dif— ferent with a charm seldom attained. . The ceiling is pitched or cabined and the mantel is set in a wide fireplace nook. Note the breakfast nook and the elegant dressing—rooms. This is a nine—room bunga— lO\V. Cost as shown, $6800. A I 1' H -T| PLAN No. 1153li Cost, $6800. r —EE_ 5 j] g . l-DKE same-1mg _ ' °DED'KGDP‘X‘ G‘o‘xit‘vo' ‘ ” laid'x l 510‘ - - _ 'CLDS' l 'WfiTPflEé 'LIVLHG 'ECDMo (6'01 zA'vo‘ Page Eighty-One AN ELIZABETHAN RESIDENCE This handsome Elizabethan residence has been much admired. Such things as the. timbering of the gable ends and the porch buttresses are extremely well done. The plan is very good and unusually economical. The plan requires a sixty—foot lot. The porch is large and all the rooms are in proportion to the cost of the house. if not larger. Cost as shown, $7100. Page Eighty-Two 431-; .. r V . 1'3!“ ' I Ill . . ’ a...— x-P p ECH 1:2qu fifi-VN-J—r—wJ—r‘a: pg- ' " _‘ a *5 " -. u. ‘1‘.~ ‘x. 5:; " ‘ ‘ - ~‘ A - - , .J" 35:33-‘1—‘Mn .c- , v - - - .. 0.1.4.2..“ ”J1,“ : ‘ TCI—‘f/i- zV/‘DO- TED/f: TBECH. -T ,4 cl'x “-9" PLAN\ 0 11523. Cost, $7500. SIMPLIFIED MISSION OR SPANISH. This beautiful home was built on ground a little elevated above the street, which seems to set off just right its beautiful straight, clean-cut lines. The style is sim— plified mission or Spanish. The red tile roofs over the porches give just the needed touch of color. and the deep shadows cast by the roof are a strong Violet. The sash are all casement and many swing out. The plan is exceedingly well worked out. the most interesting features being the complete apartment for the servant, and the front stairs. which are so placed that back stairs are unnCCessary: the Dutch nook in the pantry, which makes an excellent breakfast-room and also servants’ dining—room. A better second story arrangement could hardly be asked. Note the size of the rooms and the big sleeping porch marked “balcony." ‘ Cost as shown. $7500. ‘ l Page Eigh ty-Three PRESENT-DAY MANOR .\n excellent piece of English design. touch of color. lot. The \‘lC\\' from the front door to the rear garden is unobstructed and the stairs yery tine in .1 (lotllic linglish design. Typical of present day manor. The house requires about a 75-foot lot, or is exceptionally well adapted to a corner The living—room ceiling is heavily beamed. In the rear end of the room is the fireplace nook or alcove with its long seat. l7rench doors open onto the side. porch. The dining-room side walls are panel—stripped about 5’ 6" and a wood cove in the ceiling. The solarium can be used as a breakfast or tea porch when desired. The kitchen is commodious and well equipped. Note the fireplace on the second story and the two large dr‘ssing‘ rooms, besides the pack— ers (wardrobes). Cost approximately $8000 to $10,000 to tinish. I'uy/e l‘.'I'.1//(f‘I/-I"UHI‘ The red tile roof is a tine l‘l \\ .\~ losfll (liq. ssollo 7.. stimuli» # 13m DKEAKmJT‘ft/t- KITCHEN- ,1. 0'] guy 12'9"}.l210" ' 15‘s‘x 12:0- if)“: PLAN No. 11103. Cost, $8500. ELEGANT AND SUBSTANTIAL DESIGN. 5,745.“ l: 1 karma—Bevel The elegant and substantial design adheres pretty closely to the Elizabethan ll 1 style and is one more example of our ability to produce a house that looks much more expensive than it is. The brick on the first story is selected blue brick with white cement coping. The second story is carried out in the Elizabethan. half timber and plaster effect, and d—«U .. the shingled roof is finished with a metal ridge. The plan is very well arranged. The reception hall is very attractive. and the liv- ing-room and (lining-room open up nicely for entertaining, DED-ECQP‘i my; we If so desired the den could be taken out or made smaller and thereby greatly in— ._4 :u 719‘ .- crease the size of the living-room. No more could be asked in the way of sleeping porches. and the stairs to the attic lead to enough space for two or three good sized 1 rooms. 1 Cost as shown, $8500. Page Eighty-Five AN EXCEPTIONAL BUNGALOW DESIGN. This residence was picked from hundreds of others as one of the few to be published in the year book of the Architects’ Club of Southern California. Superlative terms are not needed to describe it. It speaks for itself. It is a large house on the bungalow type. The house opens up magnificently for entertaining. The sweep from front door to rear terrace is 38 feet, and across from buffet to living room bay is a sweep of 67 feet. The living-room has a ten-foot—high slanted or cabin ceiling, and the nook is very wide with a handsome mantel and hearth all of tile. The breakfast-room is a little gem and numerous other features that can’t be described are exceptionally fine. Cost, $8500 to $10,500, according to finish. Page Eighty-Sim l'l..\\ No.13123. Cost, $8500 to $10500. [”‘1 v‘LECI'L‘iQ‘TNQ ‘x «p a. i , u, N. " [Twm‘x 1W» Q n J— adl‘l‘;_f ,;::.;‘4 IL ’ "L Livmcpmm j , _____________ PLAN No. 12008. Cost, $8800. I 2' ,192a14a l ‘ 1‘ l H llE—l MODERN MISSION STYLE RESIDENCE. -l.l:[ H311 l‘ptofim- any/woman 5" 151:1)an u r w, J. This beautiful residence designed in modern mission style has attracted consider— able attention. The roof is of terra-cotta tile of a rich red color. The walls are of stucco, sand—finished, and the wood trim is dark green. The front porch is very large and will be especially nice when the lot is set above the street for View. The living-room and den are finished in the mission style of woodwork and the seats and inglenooks are very effective with the large tile mantel. The kitchen and pantry are gems, being white enamel with blue and white lino- leum on the floors. Cost as shown, $8800. Page Eighty-Seven 1"1 \\' X.._ 11541. 11.4. 81111011 BEAUTIFUL SWISS CHALET. A magnificent example of Swiss chalet for a country place, or large city lot. The walls are covered with redwood shakes and the roof is of Silveroid composition, , ready-made roofing. : The very expansive effect is produced by the wide low caves and the broad, over-hangingr balcony, combined with the heavy horizontal timbers. All the timbers are rough and the entire house is stained a dark sage green with the sash trimmed in ivory white. It is a big, beautiful home and looks twice its cost. and could be placed beside $25,000 to $50,000 and hold its own. The main rooms are finished in briar—g‘reen ‘ oak, with oak floors, and will cost to build complete only $9000. Page High ty-Eight r ARTISTIC MISSION DESIGN. This beautiful mission residence has a very unusual floor plan. The main en— trance is really the carriage entrance, although the 1iving~room also has a front door. The living-room is a large room and has the opening into the den just at the end. Both the living—room and dining—room open into the hall throughout folding glass doors, and the breakfast-room is admirably situated. The stairs lead up to a balcony or landing that is a mass of glass. The second floor arrangement is exceptionally well arranged. Cost, $9000 to $10,000, according to finish. PORTf 2°C HERE -L1VWG{-ECD/’°\~ ll [4 v. 9.. l 1 0:12:21 PLAN No. 11518. Cost, $9000 to $10,000. Page Eighty»)'ine lil. \\ \im ljllrm' t'mt. 310.14") In sis/"(Ml _ .wwwwwfi PURE “CALIFORNIAN” DESIGN The charming home set among the trees can hardly be described, except as pure “Californian" exceptionally well done. The light green roof is of shingles and the wide walls are also of seasoned shingles treated with oil so as to bring out the natural variation of color. The beautifully molded round posts in groups of three are of cast concrete. The patio is the attraction of this plan, French doors opening onto it from the living- room, sunroom and billiard or bedroom. The rooms are large and well lighted and the service end of the house is very compact. Cost as shown, $10,200. Could be cheapened to $8700. Page Ninety THE MOST UNIQUE PLAN. This is unquestionably the most unique plan in the book and one of the uniquest in Southern California. The photo hardly does it justice. The roof is of red prepared roofing, and side walls of shingles light buff in color. The trim a little darker and the sash pearl white. The foundations are of a combination of stucco and cobblestones, trimmed with brick, giving a very substantial appearance. The entrance is into an attractive little entrance hall. The living-room has a Slanted and beamed ceiling with beautiful tapestry between. The mantel in the inglenook is a beautiful example of the tile—maker’s art, and the View through the French door out into the court, with its pergola, fountain and seat, cannot be easily forgotten. There are numerous other fine features that are not described here, such as bil~ liard-room, breakfast—room and sleeping-porch on the roof. Cost as shown, $10,800 to $8700, according to finish. PLAN No. 12151. Cost, $10,800 to $8700. 'SCK" 5LT: T1? ESE,“ 143034 1750' Page .Vinety-One BEAUTIFUL RESIDENCE. This handsome, substantial residence that looks easily $15,000 to $18,000, will hold its own in any locality. The first story is finished in brown pressed brick and the second in cement plas— ter coated smooth. The tile roof is of terra—cotta, but could just as well be metal. in which case it would save about $350. Also the brick could be hard—burned brick, which would save about $350. The main part of the first floor is finished in hard— wood, except the brealdast—room, which is white with grass cloth on the walls. The sunroom upstairs is a great feature. Cost as described, $11,000. I Page Ninety-Two 111 \.\ \\l’ 1111): (1.4. 51111111) OLD ENGLISH MANOR. This charming, ivy—covered Old linglish manor is so Completely covered with foliage that it is difficult to discover the house. which is a very attractive and interesting build— ing. -\nd although it would seem that a hundred—foot lot would not be large for it, yet it can be easily placed on a sixty-foot lot. The first story is of brick and the second of stuCCo. and the roof is quite steep and of a slate—colored shingle. The windows are all casement and l*aded glass, and swing out. The plan is admirable with the real old mantel place in hall, and the stairs leading to a landing with beautiful art glass windows castingr a glow into the hall below. The din— ing—room has a slightly arched ceiling. while the living—room is heavily beamed. The finish throughout is in keeping. and there is space in the attic for two or three rooms. listimated cost, $12,000. OC- RKC' few ' [Db “19.3.31?“ PLAN No. 11059. Cost. $12,000. Page Kandy-Three ;E I M» ; 7 f , .LL ' A ’ ~ 7-}“;;111 1'11 1(( . ' mmfi‘m PLAN No. 11515. Cost. $12,000 to $14,000. TWO-STORY SWISS CHALET. ,.£.,_ . / ‘ut': ,Nrt -\ 175330 13m.» \ mrrnwpm —‘ This beautiful tWo—story Swiss chalet has a dignity and refinement that pervades the whole design and sets it distinctly apart from the average house. It is shown here on an elevated plat of ground, but it is not at all necessary for the success of the design. ‘ The long front terrace and balcony above lend unusual interest to the design and the dining-room and living-room circular bays give a richness to the whole. When breakfast is eaten in the sun or breakfast porch, one is cheered up for the whole day; and from almost any point the vistas obtained, such as from the dining—room, looking through hall to living-room bay, and from living-room back to buffet, are simply charming. Note the rear hall arrangement and porches and bathroom upstairs. . Cost as shown about $12,000 to $14,000. (‘13? KI‘I’N ‘\ "‘ ’ 3 " {Th K~l)4“\ 1 a 1:7.» Page Ninety-Four SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SHOW PLACE. This elegant. dignified residence is one of the show places of Southern California, and is expensively finished. The first floor is veneered with tapestry brick, each in brown mortar and capped with white cement. , The second story is cement stucco and timber. All the sash are casement and swing out. The hall is unique in shape and very attractive with lead glass; and the stair land— ing across the rear end, with a huge fireplace under the living-room mantel, is extremely beautiful in a leather brown tile. The buffet is a very delicate design with wonderful art glass. Upstairs the hall effect is remarkable. All the baths are tile, and the glass—ceilinged sewing, or palmroom, as it is called, is a very unique feature. Cost approximately, according to finish, $15,000 to $20,000. ________ plume-WW PLAN No. 12028. Cost, $15,000 to $20,000. Page Ninety-Five ‘?"9"Nr§ ltltlblbl“ MAX Nu. 11532 (mt. Slim!) u. slum»), DUPLICATE OF ENGLISH MANOR. This is a duplicate of one of the first manor houses of England, and the house really requires quite a large lot. 100 feet wide. The exterior is handled in the style of the old English masters, and the half tim— mm“ her work is very beautiful. The first floor is veneered with selected dark red brick, and all the copings, etc., are cement. The roof is shingled and stained a pea green. The entrance from the porto eochere is into the large stair hall, on either side of which are the living—room and dining-room. The second story requires considerable study to appreciate its fine points. There is space under the roof for extra rooms. Cost as shown, approximately and according to finish, $15,000 to $20,000. l l l, Page Ninety-Sim A Few Suggestions INTERIORS .BBmmcsn up 3me not: so @8228 05mm @3360 Eowuomlwwomfi .oZ from a patio to the circular cement seat under the trees. No. 12069—Colonnade of cast concrete columns leading ight {I 1 Page NincIy-l aulzx-flwugx 96m] effect in porch furnishing. No. 11084—A white colonial stairway with mahogany hand rail. will/1mg auo 9/1124 \ T358, r, u No. 11040—Modern reception hall with birch trimmings. No. 11046—A fireplace nook sunk one step below the main room and with balcony above. Woodwork all Oregon pine. 91/0 pawl/n]; aw) 36m] ,n :w‘ I 'f' ii 2; mi No. 10077—Interesting two-story living-room with balcony. amt; paxpung auo 9604 No. 11080—Unique den or studio finished in ship style. 99.11“ pamunH MO 9504 "J." W. "W “W "ms «mm, ' No. 10172—Living-room finished in the Norman style with natural stone used in fireplace. .1110“, [)(HleN/l an” afim/ No. 10168~Interesting use of stencil paper frieze next to ceiling. No. 11435—Interesting natural stone mantel with cement hearth. 993‘] paxpunH 9140 aflnd No. 11038—Living-room with tile mantel. No. 11280—A beautiful dining-room effect in oak. 35m 9% m::%& 38 No. 11016—A delft blue and white dining-room enriched by plate glass lead work in the buffet. No. 10056—Buttress effect between living and dining-room. uaaag panning auo 260d wwzty 8N1 ‘V‘C' .4 2‘ / f" ”3*; _ .’ 1‘? PK 4 No. 11039—An effect in diamond shape glass both in doors and sash. 1716M] mummy mm 9629,] No. 11045—A two-story cabin ceilinged living-room. Note the rafters overhead. No. 11202—Pretty buttress effect between rooms. Note bookcases underneath. no -. .. m“. . eager My ffi 25w No. 10130—Sleeping porch paneled in woven basket wicker. Note the sash in front of screens. 92mg [la/[mu]; 92/0 431),] 11.)], paqmnu Jill; abut] Z .0 10039—A modem bathroon. with cabinet and seat at end of room. No. 10091—A white kitchen showing stove ’ ' "w “nu-u- .. hood. No. 10192—Reception hall finished in mahogany and grass cloth on the walls. Nada/[LC] [Lil/lUI/l/ 1w; “Mi/H] A CALIFORNIA INVESTMENT " That Pays 14% Quarterly Dividends on Par Your money will earn more for you in California than elses where. Invest in the shares of our great eo—operative home building company. The. security is the best — first mortgages on Los Angeles real estate. The shares earn 14% dividends on par per annum, payable quarterly. IIome building is a permanent. safe and profitable business in Igos Angeles. ()ur 1912 building permits were over .32 million dollars, and more than one—half of this sum was for homes. Fifty—five miles of houses were built during the year, and five thousand were erected in 1911. \\'e own a number of fine tracts of highly improved prop— erty in the best residential sections, where values are rapidly increasing. Our business is the subdividing of high class acreage into building lots and the, building of homes. \\'e have built a great many bungalows. chalets, etc. \\"e buy all building materials in large-quantities at best cash discount pricesfihave a thoroughly equipped building and selves, thereby earning every possible building protit. 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It contains much of interest about I.os i\ngeles—t‘alifornia and home building. and cuts of our beautiful bungalows and chalets sold on easy pay— architcctural department and do every part of the work our-- .ments—s-small sum down. balance like rent. Commonwea th Home Bui ders 208-209-210-2I2-2l4-215-227-228-229 Union Oil Building LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 4 Commonwealth Home Builders A COOPERATIVE BUILDING COMPANY WE CAN FURNISH - an endless variety of Plans and Speci- fications of Bungalows, Chalets and Homes of every description, kind and shape and to suit every idea, taste and clime. I ‘ l Beautiful HQmes-Small Payments Down—BalanceLike Rent 208, 209,210, 212, 227, 431, 432 Union on Building Seventh and Spring Streets . Los Angeles, California H