Plan No.183202

Compact Curb Appeal

With this design, we wanted a house that was somewhat narrow in dimension, yet was still packed with curb appeal. We feel this house definitely reached that goal. Inside the home, we also wanted to emphasize the dramatic, while maintaining a compact floor plan. When you enter the foyer, your eye is drawn to the 2-story great room which feels larger than it actually is, due to an abundance of light and a sense of airiness. Upon entering the great room, your eye is drawn to the corner fireplace and the built-in bookshelves along the wall. As you continue to the back of the room and turn around, you encounter a nice surprise; an upper bedroom foyer area at the top of the staircase (see illustration). This element enhances our dramatic theme. Back on the first floor, in the master bedroom, we’ve included a window seat. Since the master bedroom is the parent’s refuge, a window seat provides a great place to enjoy a favorite book or just be still. The master bath offers additional comforts, with his/her walk-in-closets and vanities.