We are currently designing a home for a client in Lake Elmo, Minnesota. The "radical" new floor plan is based upon our Willowbrook Country House Plan; which we modified by relocating the front entry directly between the public and private zones of the house. We also placed a smartly sized two sided fireplace between the Living and Dining areas. This provides for more intimate space while maintaining visual connections and a predominantly open floor plan. Check out the interior house plan video below.
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Ok - perhaps the concept is not radical; however there is a technique to achieving successful "open yet connected" spaces. Design elements considered included size and location of fireplace, bulkhead and beam locations, built ins and display elements, material connections, window positions, furniture arrangements, etc.
We have had a flurry of interest and activity for our Stillwater Craftsman recently. Seems to me it might be appropriate timing to discuss what makes this home design so darn good. Here are a few highlights:
It's smart and efficient. A really great new floor plan at just under 2100 square feet.
It's darn cute
It's adaptable
Great mudroom
Open but intimate living spaces
It's 3d
The proof is in the pudding. Take a look below.
An open and efficient main level floor plan with well organized circulation patterns. Great connection with the outdoors, both front and rear. If desired the plan could also be adapted to incorporate a main floor owners suite.
Three right sized bedrooms including Owners Suite.
You can't say this is not cute! Just the right amount of ornament - not too spare and not over the top decorative.
Open floor plan while remaining intimate. Ingenious!
If you want to see more of this home design just go ahead and visit the following link at Simply Elegant Home Designs: Stillwater Craftsman
