2,72% /, 2%? w. k XEXA @340. BUNGALOWS BOOK “B” r, g V? pus NEEDED ' ATE? © CHIP). LE5 © BAP. ;;.'.;“='_--'._. swam! New UERARY UCB, . r “The Home Ideal” HE home ideal means comfort, convenience, artistic beauty Coupled with economy of construction—satisfaction. A pride to yourself and to your neighbor. ' Such a home is the aim of all, but how to get it? The intending homerbuilder, like the traveler in foreign lands, needs a guide, and these‘ days, a reliable one. He wants to know and— To Build the Home Ideal IS the Object of Every Home/Builder To lift the architecture out of the ordinary and commonplace, to meet the individual requirements and personal conditions, to adapt end to means, in a thoroughly harmonious and de— lightful manner, and to do this within the home—builder’s means— All This it Means to Build the House Ideal The cost is largely determined by the plan of the house, the handling of the construction, and the right selection of building materials. Build— . ing such a house demands the guidance of the practical man, of the man who knows. With this book before you, consisting of artistic and well—designed homes, together with the practical assistance which this organi2ation offers, the solution of that problem is greatly simplified. M. L. KEITH, President LET us HELP YOU KEITH CORPORATION ABBAY BLDG. MINNEAPOLIS, LIINN. DESIGN NO. 1312. This cozy little bungalow has been selected for its many desirable possibilities in floor plan arrangement. The exterior is extremely simple and economical in construction. The main part of the house is devoid of any at- tempt at decoration. depending entirely upon its proportions for effect. The whole attrac- tiveness of the design lies in the alcove ex- lfi 2970' r": l— 'bED Room CLO- ' loze'xuzto' loié‘xls‘b" _ CLOSJBED T@M° [1| tum 'HALL~ 0.ngH Sunk 1 I H WTCHEN' Ill '5 bATHo I0:o"xui<>“ :Is‘xyy‘ ipoficu: :53: 8mm o'fiqmmy. C Rear“) 50. i ostmc? mom obmwcf too» 15:0'x 2010‘ lZZL‘x 1330" ForccH- efLmKTLAHo bzAT — tension to living room, with its well propor- tioned casement windows and the little en- trance porch nestled at the side. The house is covered with siding up to a belt course, car- ried along the tops of the windows, and with shingles above. The floor plan is thoroughly practical and offers many domestic conveniences. The bed- rooms are light and airy, each having windows on two sides. Closets are provided in each room and in addition, a large closet, for soiled clothing is located opening into the bath room, and ventilated through louvers just under the eaves. There is also a linen closet in the hall. The kitchen is of good size and conveniently arranged. It has a doorway opening on to the cellar stairs and also one opening into the bedroom hall. The dining room has windows on two sides and connects with the kitchen through a butler’s pantry. A dresser with counter shelves running full length provides ample room for the stowage of china, etc. The living room should make a very attractive apartment. Low bookcases could be built in the recesses on each side of the fireplace and with the walls linished as an effective back- gl.roun( this would make a most appropriate setting for a worthy cast or a touch of bright color. The alcove could be very prettily arranged, and with a couple of willow chairs, a small table and some soft pillows, for the window seat, would make a most charming little retreat. There is a full basement under the rear por- tion of the house, where are located a laundry. storage closet, fuel bins, etc. .1 tr ‘i't ,, | DESIGN NO. K-1744. in this modest little bungalow we have all the conveniences of a higher priced home. The plan is all on one floor, attic for ventila- tion only, and while the rooms are not large, the house will accommodate a family of five. The living room extends across the entire front and with a fireplace, built—in bookcases in the end and French doors leading into a sun room, the whole composition presents a very attractive appearance. The dining room has a built-in buffet. The kitchen and rear entry are very complete with built—in cup- boards, a place for refrigerator, sink and gas range. The plumbing. in fact the whole house, Mum PM mum Wen A»; A)” 12?“?! has been carefully studied in order to make this “an economical bungalow.” Basement contains furnace, fuel and veg- etable rooms, besides a good laundry and a large storage space. Foundation walls are of concrete with a course of boulders above grade. Wide rough sawed drop siding for first story, shingles or cement plaster in the gables, shingles for roof stained, constitute the materials used on the exterior. The floors throughout are maple. Standing finish is yellow pine, stained. Plas- tered walls left rough and tinted. The finish is all verv simple. “MW PM Gums!- -rl.°~°-L- MH- HOME BUILDERS PLAN BOOK 3 DESIGN NO. K-1450. This little bungalow in the Craftsman style is very pleasing with its window boxes and rough timbers of stained wood and cobble stone pier effects. To the artistic mind this design would be especially attractive. The livmg-room and dining-room are adjacent, connected thh a wide cased opening. The kitchen is at the rear, with sink, stove, ice box, etc.. all conveniently arranged with basement stair going dOwn from the entry. There are two chambers of good size. with ample ward- ij K1 TCHtfi“ Ft ° (Ct-325333561“ 12' x i2' robes, a linen closet and bathroom, all opening on a private hall. There is no attic except for ventilation. A small basement is located under the rear portion only. containing a little fur- nace. The finish and floors are of Georgia pine throughout. The height of the story is 9 feet 6 inches. The dimensions upon the ground are 36 feet 6 inches by 29 feet 6 inches with an additional projection of 5 feet for kitchen entry and basement stair. b‘dW\Dti a. if 0 0’ U Ll Q. 5_/ 9 4 HOME BUILDERS PLAN BOOK DESIGN NO. K—1398 Of the large number of bungalows shown in this collection none have greater charm or interest than this cozy little home shown in our design No. K4398. It is simple in the ex- treme, having a very plain hip roof which pro- jects considerably beyond the walls of the main building, with exposed roof rafters. A feature to the front treatment is a broad parapet. or merhang. extending clear across the front and supported by Item y brackets on each end, which gn es a recessed effect to the front of the house. lor the front porch we have merely an open platform with cobble- stone ends and piers between which vines are grown, producing a wry pretty effect. How much a few vines or potted plants will add to 11 6', 12 (I DOOM KITCHEN l5 0 I IS“) I‘Jilimfi «1 :1 ~ LL \ "\ .c 1‘ g Ll k *- ‘fi 3" ’— g — “ —— *7 t E ‘ ‘: = c 4 i \ < c 1* w L I — * 7‘ \J K' ‘ the attraction of a home. either inside or out, and in this case it is shown how much these little things improve the appearance. The outside walls have been covered with a very wide shingle exposed 12 inches to the weather. The interior gives practically one large liv- ing room across the front. though this room is partially divided by very short partitions. It is not a large building. being but 27% feet wide by 445.3 feet deep.and this cottage home is planned for an all the year residence, with hot air heating plant installed in the base- ment. Interior finish. fir. with fir flooring Basement. 7 feet 6 inches high; 9 feet 9 inches. throughout. llI‘St story. .I u HALL 110/150 DODC H D 1: (\E K;— \ 1 ._.l I o . \D S ’u: l, ‘i ll 1!} ¢——-_—Ji a,—. l O i ‘ (O 1 (d1 \4 W [Ill— HOME BUILDERS PLAN BOOK DESIGN NO. K-1431. A bungalo11 of the simplest lines and ma- terials appeals to manv. Such a one is illus- trated in Design No. K— 1431 and a striking feature is the brick piers of the porch, which is of ample width with central entrance. The ex- terior walls are shingled. A small reception hall opens to a music room living room and rear hall There is a brick fireplace in the liv- ing room and the dining room has an attracti1e bay. There is a rear porch in connection with the kitchen and a stair to basement which is located under the rear portion only. A small furnace is installed. There are two chambers and a bathroom with numerous closets. The finish and floors are of Georgia pine. Height of story is 9 feet. There is no attic except for ventilation. A stair could be made over cellar stairs if desired. The size is 30 feet wide by 38 feet deep. exclusive of front porch. Height of basement. 7 feet 6 inches: first story. 9 feet. - =1 = _ r51 1 ; — D " I. 1 1 '5‘ u ' - A 9 1 (El “1103”) “ E fits/"1.9mm MUSIC. 1 <3 10-111 = 10-11; Room» 1 ' 11131 lo'xii' ll 1111111 3., ' I PbD ' . ‘90 fl 'D (fifiLL RE-ctp-Iiofi). .0 95 1'1 ‘3?) .fifiL’Lvo 93) 3.: 3 33-911 . ' ‘ I Diriiriq“ -L_1v1r1q- I 1 |.CA)A\T\DKR: , Roof-“x. Room ll .1 lelO' 1231 15' 15 31173" _ Y'KLMLK \ = / —i 1—:‘1 =Tr1. 6 HOME BUILDERS PLAN BOOK DESIGN This beautiful California Bungalow with long sweeping roof. expansive porch and large cobblestone chimney. is one of the most at- t'active bungalows ever built in that land of sun and flowers. \Vhile the style of this home does not necessarily confine it to the southern district, it should have a generous. attractive ground. beautifully planted fO‘ a setting to do it justice. The bungalow is a very roomy one indeed. Look at the large hall. practically a part of the living room. making to all intents and purposes one large room 22 feet by 26 feet, the two rooms being merely separated by a broad columned opening. The fireplace inside is of brick. The dining room is of very pleas— ing proportions and large in size. being 13 feet by 1513 feet. including the bay. The stair— way is so designed and planned that it serves the purpose for both a front and back stair, .IlvA _L_.~ . ._. I S LIVING l u ROOM ii RECFPTION ‘4. g I.) n 2.7. n. .. '.‘ l m ., HALL -. DINING ‘ .1 U: 2.1 I, ROOM 2 ii I: A (4'5 l NO. 1070. it being easily accessible to the kitchen. The basement stairs go down under the main stair— way. first three steps to a grade landing. on which is a door giving access to both base— ment and kitchen. This is a convenient ar— rangement, making it unnecessary to build the usual outside bulkhead. \Ve have also a modification of the above floor plan. namely, lO70—B. The exterior is similar to our No. 1070. ‘he outside measure— ments being 38 feet by 30 feet. In this plan the stairway is brought forward in the reception hall. the kitchen being placed where the stairs are now shown and a rear porch and pantry added at the rear of dining room. On the second floor the bath is placed in the rear. :\ large dormer being added on the rear pro— vides better ceiling heights and good cross ventilation. '11: CHANBER l ] 74 I I) SA)“; ICLOS ICL06 ‘ - CHAMBER ‘_ CHAMBER f’; )- IJ BATH a) 74 l I.) ‘3 thv SECOND FLOOR HOME BUILDERS PLAN BOOK . V 373:“, ; a, 14’ . DESIGN NO. 1322. This suggestion shows a pleasing combina- tion of shingles and stucco. The proposed floor plan has many attractiVe and interesting features. The living room is entered by as- cending three steps from the entry. A large fireplace is directly opposite and a pair of glass *4 +4.5 V (.105, CLOS.°b:D my“ F i we ' v we; foam- ; 531.1339:th jgflyd' l , ._ . ,, ii .Vi’ofigfio ) l3lohx 17.17" 7'6 x1310 ll ifs??? "Saree? / II -J IE: ©l [Si-W offlib KOO/W , 3m lhezbiccvhim llig - ~ 1”" CLOf) yio'xu'o“ blfl N%@M.lili ‘53 m nomaé ‘ ‘ .. lili 3 ‘ _.L'+: ( cf-lALL‘ \1 doors open on to a screen enclosed veranda. The kitchen is provided with a large closet and dresser. Two bedrooms and bath open 08’ a little hall. Each bedroom is provided \xith a large closet. A sleeping porch 1adjoins the front bedroom. 2554," vViQ/‘l bAo 8 HOME BUILDERS PLAN BOOK DESIGN NO. 1247. This shingled and sided bungalow design has many desirable features of plan as well as attractiveness of exterior appearance. The front porch is spacious and the living room is of ample proportions. Back of the living room through wide archway is the dining room. in turn connecting with kitchen. amply fitted up with shelving, while at the right are arranged two bedrooms and the parlor, which latter room could. of course. very nicely be used for a bedromn The bath is worked in between the two bedrooms together with closets for the chambers. The finish and floors in parlor. living room, dining room and kitchen is Georgia pine. Bal- ance pine, poplar or cypress, painted or stained. The little staircase at end of kitchen leads to the attic. in which there is quite good storage space, but. without raising the pitch of the roof. hardly sufficient head room for satisfactory bedrooms. A couple could be obtained. however, by increasing the pitch of the roof. There is a basement under the entire house, with a laundry, heater room and fuel space, etc. Concrete foundation. Hot water heat. i DOQCH - g a 5x1, “L" :l it ii; ' ‘ Dining DOOM. ‘mTCHm‘ ‘ CHAMBED iii no i 15‘0" ideals-o" 22-0" .\ lea-d . “WWW VEQAHDA JuL __._., 9mm ‘ ‘ L twang DOOM CHAMBED I%Gx@6 I-—H--- 380" LIBDAQY iZ-(J'x Iz‘o' be, , i": :—' *“fi 7 . .. IL“, I [:uJFLOOQ DLAn. . a a 7‘ 56'0- 7‘ ‘HOME BUILDERS PLAN BOOK DESIGN NO. K-l469. This bungalow is simplicity itself in exter- nal appearance, yet it is just the simple plain lines that give character to the craftsman style. Shingles. shakes or clapboards are used for the wall covering with a cobblestone founda- tion including porch. The basement does not extend under the living room. there being am- ple space in the remainder for vegetable cel- lar. laundry, fuel bins and furnace. Note the splendid proportions of the living room with its fireplace and abundant oppor- tunity for placing of furniture. A cased open- ing leads to the dining room which contains a sideboard, a china closet with a “pass" to the kitchen and a door opening upon a small hall from which one may go to the kitchen, the bath room, down to basement or to the chambers. Ample closets are provided in the chambers. The kitchen is one of the most complete in the book with its refrigerator iced from the outside, the adjacent sink and cupboards over it. On the other side is the table and the stove where a good light falls upon it. The chambers have each a good closet and from that of the front chamber one may go up to the attic space which is ample for good stor- age. The finish is of \Vashington fir. Base- ment, 7 feet 6 inches; first story, 9 feet. Size 44 feet by 26 feet. ——— a T— IAHO. A 'i P. _ LIVINg Rom 0- - 14 )«25’ pOQCH not: 50-5 Dim/jg Room i2. x 14-6" 4+o"—+ Lof-TWID: CHAMBER. 12'x )o t 93551:: CHA/‘fibfala 16x11 6 . floor); PLAN HOME BUILDERS PLAN BOOK DESIGN NO. 1727. 'pOQC H 'ENTE -‘.‘ UMP. AITBE ‘KITCHEN- “6"12'0' lin- CHAMBER~ 110312 45' ‘JvTo A: Le livmc-Dmmci-RM- 15’6" 20 O ~CHAl~1BEl2- LlU'IZO l 180' 1 -Po rec H - 5 The house is attractive, with its completely screened, brick walled porch and cement cop- ing and steps. The planting adds not a little to the homelike aspect of the house. The very simple trellis beside the window is deco- rative of itself and will become more so when the vines have reached maturity and blossom. This house, which is 28 by 36 feet‘, has a combined living and dining room 15 feet 6 inches by 20 feet, a good kitchen, two sleeping rooms and a bath. A stairway leads to the attic where storage space is provided. .-\ good—sized pantry is shown between the living room and kitchen, which, by a little change could well be converted into one of those attractive and convenient little break- fast nooks. A small hall which opens from the living room serves as a passage connecting the two chambers with the living room, with the bath- room, and with each other. Each room has a wide, shallow closet. HOME BUILDERS PLAN BOOK 11 DESIGN NO. 1991 One could not ask for anything more in the design of a four—room cottage than given in this most charming little home. It has just enough .of the artistic treatment in entrance and win— dows to give it “caste" without running into ex- pense. it is a good demonstration of what an artist's touch will accomplish in the designing of small houses. The roof has just the right pitch and the dormer the proper lines and proportion. The windows complete a splendid balance. The grooved siding adds another touch of interest. Just a little smooth surfaced cement is used for the porch facing with a twelve inch coping li'x-O - ‘3 c» 28:0“1 io-Oxlo-e C HAM 51.3, and 53-Dr. . lllDlNlNG ‘ I‘I ALcov: 2' at 0 Z Z .J on a level with the cement porch floor. En— trance is direct to living room which surprises one as to size in so small a cottage. The out— side chimney is cement faced. Roof may be either cypress shingle or covered with prepared roofing. The floor plan cut shows a most practical use of space and gives an arrangement that will take care of a family of four. Kitchen is pro- vided with ample cupboards and ice box. Grade entrance to basement which extends under e11— tire house. Furnace intended with laundry and large drying area in addition to laundry. \\'e call this a perfect little home. DESIGN No 1991 CHAMEER 13 0 x l’zo FIRST FLGDQ PLAN r" ‘“‘—‘_' l5-6'23-O MIME-O y.‘ N ~7~¢:—-’ .... M. ...... V~w~q t HOME BUILDERS PLAN BOOK DESIGN NO. K-1441. We have here an interesting bungalow upon a pretty cobblestone foundation and porch piers supporting the columns. The plan is unlike many of our designs, as there is a small hall located between the dining and living room which also communicates with the private hall where are located the two chambers and bath- room. The kitchen is conveniently located with stove and sink arranged that service may be carried on in the very simplest way. The ice box is in the entry with basement stair. 14—— —— —-— 566 F Ii" -D. T 8‘ ten CHAMth d ‘CHAMth ‘9‘” l 12 >‘ 12' g 12' x 12' J Is; lKrTcnm i U [.31 \Oxia WSW, HALL CW 29 saw '0 O MLH T ~‘lemq‘Roomo is x la. The rear portion contains the basement in which the furnace is located with necessary fuel bin and storage. 7 feet in height. The finish and floors throughout is of Georgia pine stained. The height of story is 9 feet. Attic for ventilation only. The size upon the ground is 36 feet 6 inches wide and 28 feet 6 inches deep. To the family desiring to live comfortably along where the lady of the house can do her own work to advantage. this design will especially appeal. ‘HALD DmmG-RW T l4xl2. HOME BUILDERS PLAN BOOK 13 DESIGN NO. K-1446. _ The particular feature of this little bungalow is the cobble stone piers. A pergola effect is shown over the porch, but the working drawings provide for a roof, retaining the beam ends as indicated. The living room is of igenerous size and opens into the dining room. The arrangement of the kitchen for service is very complete. From the entry the ice box 15 served and one may pass to the basement or out doors. The basement is 7 feet 6 inches high and contains a small furnace. Upon a 5 E I ': O . .9 x OK 9; " \p O— x rigidi :' o —‘ N n _ E ,. Egon-4. 3x , CA 2‘4 j u3‘~+ is .u d E .LJ . 0 ‘3 P E X .11 SEN 3 U "' .1 U T l | private hall are two chambers, each with a closet. a linen closet and a bath room, finished in white enamel. The balance of the house is finished in Georgia pine with Georgia pine floors throughout. Attic space for ventilation. The height of the story is 9 feet 6 inches. The attic space affords ventilation only. The size is 32 feet wide and 35 feet 6 inches deep with an additional projection at the rear for kitchen and stairway. A narrow lot would accommodate this design very nicely. "l f 2 , u I 8N rgé WI §5§ ' 0"? 0 5: I E .9. Q— .05 Z o 0 “.0 4 é . a , "=10QJLQ‘JA «g t V 4‘. ° ..1 s; a. o. 3:19 . 3 “I d O r—x 5 i I 0‘ (3‘9 <0 < '02 0 o N 3 I .. ”-3 U U o 99—w——~—~ : \9 14 HOME BUILDERS PLAN BOOK DESIGN NO. K-1779. We have considered many types of bunga- lows. semi-bungalows and bungalow cottages. In this design we have the pure bungalow type, a striking little home which should be con— structed very economically. The wall lines are not broken by bays or projections, with one exception, that of the sun room. There is an outside chimney, making the exterior more attractive. The construction of the roof has been given special study in order to get the correct proportions and at the same time secure a practical roof, one that will stand the test of the northern climate where there are frequent snow falls of anywhere up to 10 or 12 inches. A roof that is full of breaks, ridges and valleys, while exceedingly artistic and pleasing to the eye, can not be built economi— cally and is not a practical type of roof for the northern climate where one encounters heavy snows. In this roof the heavy projection is supported by massive brackets. Outside walls are finished in rough sawn siding carried from ground to the window sills. These are to be stained in brown and white cement plaster used above. Trim also in white. There is just a little cobblestone work to give the right touch and relieve the plainness. There is a large boulder fireplace with built—in bookcases on one side and a French door on the other which leads to a sun room. J: r: o "'_‘ ll Q “C i W “.3 ‘2. “.4 ca ._ o ._. . u . I O a s e o \. 3, 9H 4H \EEZQ‘ ‘ \ “A k \5 I: \ I .v '\ .— g: 2: v2; 2. I I T .7 — ‘ V E ' g z p/ N— .‘ ‘— Q p. “—4 “—1 anQ \J ( . “.1 ppl -llVlllG-lllDM' C“ “0 . “/Ull-YDDM' HOME BUILDERS PLAN BOOK 15 CHAMBER /2'—0"x IoLo‘ i, . 1 01/7/1551? D/fl/HG Roan 2." I “Loy/’10“ /5"0'X/z'_o‘ ‘ l ck. , L/wr/c Rec/v [ Lela/Mic” ‘ I i T PORCH l ‘L‘ 7’ I l 4 L ‘" w—za e ___ __ __,, f/R57 FLOOR PM K/rcHE/y u ’—0'x 1010’ #1 4E3 DESIGN NO. 1107. This California bungalow makes a very sat- isfactory little home, the plan being especially satisfactory. The exterior walls are shingled. preferrably stained a woody brown or moss green. trimmings white. If green be used for exterior walls, roof should be a dull faded out red, giving a very pretty effect. It has a brick or stone foundation around the outside of the house, no excavated cellar, though one can be put in if desired with suf- ficient space for laundry, heater and fuel bins. The space back of hall and living room would be ample for this purpose. A scuttle leads to the ventilated attic space. The finish throughout is pine, poplar or cypress, painted or stained. \Vidth. 28 feet 6 inches; depth. 43 feet 6 inches; height of first story, 9 feet 5 inches. 16 HOME BUILDERS PLAN BOOK DESIGN NO. K-1368. A typical western or California bungalow. These California bungalows have an individual style of their own. This style is as a rule decidedly rustic. Cobble stone is much used. Nothing is better and generally these field stones are readily obtained. The broad steps are at once inviting, so too is the living room. One could not build this design on a narrow lot as the space it oc- Height cupies is 35% feet by 27% feet wide. 'HO/S‘A/il‘KP c/M arrow; Jmtvytyi 5&RVANT6 KITCHEN. Dl/‘ll/‘IG ROOM. of story, 9 feet 6 inches. There is a small cellar under kitchen and the attic space affords ventilation only. No heating plant is con- templated, but arrangements could be made, for one. It contains. however, the same num- ber of rooms as would be secured in a modern seven room flat. How much pleasanter, though. would a home be in this cottage than in a city flat and it can be paid for with the rent money. Livtmq Roch/x. HOME BUILDERS PLAN BOOK l7 DESIGN NO. K-1458. The broad sweeping lines of the roof and cobblestones of chimney and wall make a very charming bungalow. Vines and shrubbery are needed as 3et to give the true artistic feeling but time and care will suppl3 them in abun- dance. The living room occupies the whole width of the front and contains a fireplace with pretty bay window and seats. Directly back is the dining room with its attractive ledge window. The kitchen is nicely fitted up, the15 st0ve and sink being especiall3 vsell lo- cated for light. Could an3 thing be more com— pact than the little private hall leading to the -——-—38'-o‘ chambers, bathroom, dining room and kitch- en? This portion is finished in white enamel with birch floors, the kitchen in birch and the remainder in oak with oak floors. There is a basement under rear portion only, con- taining the furnace, fuel bins etc. There is a large attic storage space which may be reached b3 scuttle located as directed by owner, or a stair could be built. cutting off part of the larger chamber with entrance up from the hall. Size. 44 feet by 27 feet 6 inches; base- ment. 7 feet 6 inches; first story, 9 feet 6 inches; attic for ventilation only. T.___ l °CHAMbtR CL .1 2 X123 'CHAflbtR° H ‘ Cl: °12' x16- \0 ~,; Lm :._fg.¢rnR/~\ HALL LLVWCW n1 ' Roo I g?!- 15'x27' ".= °KlTCHEN° -' - - DmeRW 45,.9‘ 1 ; ~35'x12'o _ a; £99. - ._: 'FLOORDW° 18 HOME BUILDERS PLAN BOOK DESIGN NO. K-1463. Could anything be more picturesque and charming than this little bungalow with its cobble stone ch1mney topped out like an ‘shakes’ on side- walls and craftsman details. Note the wide spread- ing eaves, casting a wide, cool shadow and the "louvre’ boards in the gable to allow a constant current of air to temper the attic space, thus insuring cool rooms below Picture the living room with a cobblestone fireplace the piano opposite with a glimpse through the columned opening across the din- ing room to side board and Irench doors opening to the screened dining porch. A little hall inter1enes between kitchen and dining room which is itself closed to the private hall of the chambers by a door. This keeps the smell of cooking from those rooms with- Italian bell tower, its out increasing the steps materiall1 in ser11n«T The refrigerator is iced from the outside and from its position in the entry one may go down three steps and outside or continue on to the basement. This does away with extra outside stairs to basement for remo1ing ashes or laundry. \ote the feature in many plans of this collection. Screen or storm sash is used at side of stair. The chamber portion in white enamel and birch floors is unique in arrangement and convenience. Dark stained slash grained fir is used in li1ing and dining room. 3natural in kitchen. Basement. I feet 6 1nches: contammg laun- dry and hot water bo1ler under rear portion Size 2\ feet 6 inches only. First stor1 9 feet. green trim and white by 41 feet. Brown stain painted sash exterior r—‘fi —— ——4—i'-o'T———— —— —a.' 133 CHAMbLQ r- , _ , Cece pram; ‘5‘”‘2 CH§2~1gtg ‘ L1H LIV 1mg“ ' Co HALL. v DATHO Z O. H _5 u? DE. .K. lTCHt/‘l t/‘fi’. ll'x9' lREP- L--- 5 -DV—Hflc7 °° r-Looo.=r.>1_A/—1. “emf,“ 5LbbDl/1C1 pOQCH. lO-FT VVIDE % HOME BUILDERS PLAN BOOK 19 DESIGN This design is somewhat pretentious with its brick and stone porch piers. The exterior is of shingles stained. with sash painted white. giving a very bright and sparkling appear- ance. The living room communicates with the dining room by a wide cased opening and the kitchen in its location behind the dining room gives a very convenient arrangement. Two chambers and a bath room arrangement, upon a private passage in which is the linen NO. K-1448. with basement room. in which the furnace is located. There is no attic except for ventila- tion. The refrigerator is located in the entry from which the basement stairs go down, making a very convenient arrangement for the removal of ashes, it being practically an outside entrance. Finish pine, poplar or cypress. The ground space is irregular, being 30 feet wide and from 29 feet 6 inches to 37 feet closet. The rear portion only is provided in depth exclusive of porch. [(— —-—Q_9'—b"—-—-— . _- £239? .—-— \ ’Toi . H ”- K‘Té‘lh’l LE Dir! irlq l E; 52112 ogooflb" ' ‘ vii-H— ‘5‘“ // «f u 4 IE “If“ - U9 . Ill ,1 E f? of 3 O 3 3:21: ° QAbexqr‘v :0 O is}; 'LIVl/‘lq- l0— - R I 9 “l co - ‘ ii flab/x DLRo ' CFWMDE’L" 2 A ta'xxz' q iz‘xiz’ 1 ‘17 9o 3 :19 k; . - 5210' _ t [EOE-PLAQ- HOME BUILDERS *PLAN BOOK DESIGN NO. K-1439. This is a particularly pleasing design after craftsman ideas, being covered with large shakes to receive a coat of stain, with a great overhanging of cornice, almost Swiss in its character.» Entrance is made from a hall with coat closet. to the pleasing living room with bay. The dining room contains a pretty ledge window and is served from the adjacent kitch- en which is very complete with stove. sink and ice box. The entrance to basement is also from the kitchen entry. The basement is under the rear portion only and contains a furnace and laundry. There are two chambers SLttPHM% 6 0R Dmmq Pom: .0 7 we; a éflx "-CHAMbER 2* l2 bATH 5 T E oQbVQQVd. and a bath room with linen closet located up- on a private passage. which leads to a screen- ed porch. intended for sleeping or dining pur- poses. The finish and floors are of \Vashing- ton fir, poplar or cypress, painted or stained. Height of story. 9 feet. Attic for ventila- tion only. Size. 27 feet 6 inches by 41 feet. This is an especially attractive little home, the arrangement of rooms being somewhat unique and the rear porch being an especially desirable feature on account of the privacy possible. l mquM 12'>2 I U" < . 9.“ é» 02*: i '. )( h >9 fi‘o N ' 'o\ 0' .J 0 i; L} a , ' 5i 3 i U U 3.: it 3°: 8-9 l— 925 < .x ‘9 4‘0 M" (l a“ " O .: brasscr~ an outdoor laundry, a feature much appreciated by many housekeepers. The plans of this design are in accordance with the arrangement shown, with the con- crete basement wall showing above grade as high as porch floor. which is of cement. and providing for a full basement with outside en~ tranceway, hot water heating apparatus, etc. a i :22}: ii UTX Q— Efa a; c .4 V? i a: .i 1’ 6‘0 5‘5 3 >c o :33 97 ‘12. t i: “om—>1 ir— HOME BUILDERS PLAN BOOK 27 DESIGN NO. K-l351. This design shows a well arranged bungalow which is complete in every detail. The living room and dinning room have beamed ceilmgs. The interior finish is a dark stained pine and the exterior wall shingles are a dark brown mission stain with a maroon roof. The brick porch pier and chimney being a dark vitrified brick. The living room is large and homelike, having a broad bay to add sunshine and cheer during the day and a broad fire place to fill the room with its cheerful glow at evening time. The chambers are on a separate hall connect~ ing with the bath room. There is a coat closet just off the living room is which is a decided convenience when there is no hall. A full base~ ment is provided for under the main part of the house with a hot air heating plant, making it a home suitable for all climates the year round. There is a good attic space reached by a scut- tle, but a stairway could be easily provided. PORCH = KITCHEN i' — 7 $ [5 :l PANTRY 2:: =3 § I'"Il"1v"‘lu"fi;—' § I ' ' H = =- “Rhfilzgfl- :1. '::' H —-r :EIS'ixir/Sll 1 CHAMBER—'fl '- ":J:_.__.L__ II // x /3 ' .gf 1‘ |l JL-J 1r". I' ‘ l-_-l E>ATH "“"-__i—__ —”": JIROOM ‘-="\ 'l __.JI "‘1: ll _-:::ia// I 7‘ 2° “CHAMEER 1/3 : // >< I3 "PORCH. n 3: . 28 HOME BUILDERS PLAN BOOK 2a «é. DESIGN NO. K-l437. This sided bungalow is simplicity itself and with its setting of beautiful flowers and shrub- bery, is a picture to be remembered. The living-room is centrally located and contains a fireplace. The dining-room is at the left and is served from the kitchen located from behind the living-room. The two chambers are upon a private hall with bathroom and linen closet. making a very desirable arrange- ment. The basement and location of the kitch- en fixtures are especially desirable for service. Ice box is located in the entry from which the basement stairs descend with a maid's room adjacent, containing clothes closet. The partial basement is 7 feet high and contains a small furnace. The finish and floors are of Georgia pine white enameled. Story 9 feet high. At- tic for ventilation only. The size upon the ground is 40 feet wide by 27 feet deep exclusive of porch. For a small family desiring to keep a maid. this bungalow is especially attractive. 33 i 'lemq-Room' 1 || (2' x 16 'o '6' . bf‘T' WIDE: . FLooRPLAd I HOME BUILDERS PLAN BOOK DESIGN NO. K-1426. The porch and pergola effect of this bunga- low is very charming. but for purposes of economy the pergola has been omitted from the working plans. The body is of shingles, stained. with white trimmings. From the porch entrance is made to a reception hall contain— ing coat closet and a seat. The living room is reached through a wide opening with a brick-faced fireplace opposite. A columned opening communicates with the dining room, which contains a sideboard. The kitchen is conveniently and completely fitted up with l’. (1 leoqt: T R T lu: °l73o‘ ————># HOME BUILDERS PLAN BOOK 31 mmum imllllllll DESIGN NO. 1902. This home might be built with good advan- tage in the country where there were woods near at hand and logs could be readily secured. The construction is frame with siding for the exterior. The front entrance is flanked by a rough log pergola and the same treatment is as a roof for the wide porch. The up- of the porch are also logs which are bi- given rights sected by the double beamed porch roof. Interior is of unusal treatment. On one side of the central hall is the living room with din— ing room opposite and the bed rooms and con- necting bath are at the back The whole scheme is conceived on very simple and plain lines. Interior is finished are casement. natural. \Vindows 32 HOME BUILDERS PLAN BOOK DESIGN NO. 1978 \\'e Show in the design. a summer cottage of The cottage rests upon a shallow cement three rooms. giving accommodation of two hed— footing. Small cellar only for vegetables and rooms. It is inexpensive to build both as to small furnace room for pipeless furnace. plan and design. having very few partitions and Interior trim and floors are southern pine openings. The roof is of the simplest with ex— rough cast plaster for walls and ceiling. Cela— posed rafter ends and cypress shingles used as tex insulating board could he economically used well as on exterior walls which are covered in place of sheathing hoards. nearly to the ground. lr< 3040 *4 i *‘_ \ -- O ‘ _ x c I J14” ; 1.36;?“ BREAKFAsT ' . , p ALCOVE KITCHEN . ,l K, , ' :4'-e"xq'-3" . - . ’ m‘ GUIDED mATroawt' I ; roe ICE 50; V , 9 CLO is r-—--Il y .I/arpq; 5m 0 | F‘We I ;‘ CLO, N L____I \4 BED ROOM , \\ II'—o‘ x I3'—o~ c; LIVING ROOM \ I7‘—e"x qia“ _l_ ‘9' - PORCH - K» i _1_ DESIGN N9 ' FIRST- FLOOR'PLAN: 1978 Blue Print Plans Consisting of 1%; inch working drawings of the elevations and floor plans with main construction details, specifications and blank builder’s contract and bond ready for execution, furnished for designs in this book at the very nominal PRICES listed below. NOTE—With each plan order we \.ill send a complimentary copy of a practical hand book on construction, "Building the Rank." SCHEDULE OF PLAN PRICES BOOK B. 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