CALIFOR.NIA LUMBER MERCHANT Plan of the Month

by HIAWATHA ESTES, A.l.B.D.

HE two-story home is definitely coming ,back into favor. This refreshing version of a center-hall colonial is a splendid contri. bution to this trend.

The distinctive design of this gracious home becomes apparent as you pass through the double entry doors. The elegant entrance foyer is not only generous in size but a portion of it is two-story in height.

The number of this plan should have been 1322 as the three main roomsfamily room, living room and master bedroom-are 13' x 22' in size. The family room is at one end of the entry while the livine room is at the other.

Open stairs lead from the entry to the bedrooms on the second floor. A wide fireplace on the outside wall of the living room also opens to the huge master bed' room on the second floor. Double sliding doors open from the living room to the formal dining room.

The wide patio has been planned to give many hours of pleasant, outdoor living. It is easily accessible through sliding glass doors from both the family and living

Only cabinets-including an eating bar -separate the family room and kitchen. Traffic will not interfere with meal prepa' ration in the U-shaped kitchen. Another feature is the pantry cabinet and the extra large broom closet. Note the door leading from the family room to the garage. Also, the door opening from the front oI the garage to the front porch.

The {amily bath with its twin pullman lavatory is on the second floor. A third bath is on the first floor.

The exterior has a look of charm and grace which has been obtained through the proper use of wood siding and roofing, louver shutters and used brick. The twostory height that many people find objec' tionable has been eliminated by continuing the one-story garage roof across most of the front as a protective roof for the front porch.