Lots of transom windows bring extra light into this splendid Contemporary house plan.
Designed for a sloping lot, the drive-under garage opens to a finished mudroom with many storage closets.
On the main floor, the big, open living area expands the feeling of spaciousness.
Back to back fireplaces warm the great room and the covered deck, with an uncovered patio if you want to work on your tan.
A guest bedroom gains privacy from being the only bedroom on this floor.
Upstairs, the den becomes another bedroom if needed, adding flexibility.
A concrete foundation for a frame house will be much cheaper than for a solid home. Step foundation allows part of the basement to be built using frame technology, making the house more affordable and warmer. The basement of this house has a garage for two cars and many utility rooms. The basement allows you to unload the living floors from the rarely used items, hiding them in storage rooms.
Also, in the basement, it is better to place the heating equipment. It will be far away from clean rooms and work more efficiently as the heat goes upstairs without additional pumps and fans.
Living-room with two-floor ceiling, transom windows and a fireplace
A patio with barbeсu and garden table
Modern double-glazed windows with three or five gas-filled glass units allow panoramic glazing and a two-story ceiling without compromising the heating system. Daylight is more beneficial for the nervous system and the eyes. By placing the house with panoramic windows facing south, you can get additional solar heating for free.
