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“Plans are the proof a dream can come true!” -- David R. Chisholm “Build a dream and the dream will build you.” -- Robert H. Schuller

Welcome to “Dream Homes, 2012.” Dreams can be a powerful, motivating force. Today’s reality was built on yesterday’s dream and this publication is about just that…building on your dream. You’ve always wanted to build that special home but needed an idea or encouragement to spark the reality. This publication provides not only the ideas, but those individuals and businesses that can help you achieve reality. Even if your dream is achieved on a smaller scale, in this case remodeling your existing home…the point is that It can happen with some helpful planning. We hope this publication will help kindle your dreams into a reality!

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unrooms have become increasingly popular over the past decade. A lot of the reasons have to do with the recent economic situation. Many people are not moving and choose to expand their existing living space instead. And still others are simply looking for a way to enjoy the outdoors all year long.

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Albany adapts to a growing family You'll never feel shut in, workAmenities in the Albany's owning in this kitchen. Standing at the ers’ suite include a huge walk-in Spacious and bright, the Albany kitchen sink, you can gaze out a closet and a luxurious bathroom is a midsize home designed to window. Range and oven are just a with twin vanities, oversized showmeet the needs of a growing family. few steps away and the view there er, spa tub, and private toilet. For a review plan, including The bonus room over the garage is even better. You can look across offers space for expansion, should the eating bar, into the nook, out scaled floor plans, elevations, secyou need a fourth bedroom. Or you through the sliding glass doors tion and artist's conception, send $25 to Associated Designs, 1100 can outfit it as a home office, a hob- onto the deck, and beyond. A pocket door sepa- Jacobs Dr., Eugene, OR 97402. by room or whatrates the kitchen from a Please specify the Albany 30-047 ever suits your bayed dining room with and include a return address when needs. Bedroom Bedroom a high ceiling. Utilities ordering. A catalog featuring more A vaulted 11' x 10'8'' 11'8'' x 11' and a small bathroom than 550 home plans is available great room is at are convenient to both for $15. For more information call the heart of the the garage and the entry. (800) 634 0123, or visit our website home. This large, at www.AssociatedDesigns.com. naturally illumiDn nated area is spacious enough to accommodate a couple of couches, an easy chair Patio Bonus Room or two, and a home en14'4'' x 19'6'' tertainment center. Maybe even a desk for the family computer. The Owners’ Suite Vaulted second floor landing is Country 14'8'' x 15'4'' Great Room Kitchen open, so from this 17'6'' x 19'4'' 13' x 22'8'' vantage point you can watch the goingsPLAN 30-047 on below. Cupboard and First Floor 1627 sq.ft. Up counter space in the Second Floor 476 sq.ft. country kitchen is Living Area 2103 sq.ft. more than ample. It Entry wraps around four Bonus Room 300 sq.ft. Garage Dining 623 sq.ft. 23'2'' x 23'8'' sides and includes a Garage 13' x 13' 56' x 44' step-in pantry. In the Dimensions Porch Storage nook, an alcove with a 2000 SERIES 6'2'' x 8'8'' desk is behind a three- www.AssociatedDesigns.com © 2011 Associated Designs, Inc. sided gas fireplace. By Associated Designs

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25 questions & answers

Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Homeownership is important for most Americans. During 2000, the U.S. homeownership rate reached 67.7%, the highest rate ever. A home is a financial asset and more: it’s a place to live and raise children; it’s a plan for the future; it’s an investment in your community. Knowledge is said to open doors. This is literally true when it comes to buying a home. To become a first-time homebuyer, you need to know where and how to begin the home buying process. The following questions and answers have been carefully selected to give you a foundation of basic knowledge. Here are a few key issues or questions to consider when buying or building a home. 1. How does purchasing a home compare with renting? The two don’t really compare at all. The one advantage of renting is being generally free of most maintenance responsibilities. But by renting, you lose the chance to build equity, take advantage of tax benefits, and protect yourself against rent increases. Also, you may not be free to decorate without permission and may be at the mercy of the landlord for housing. Owning a home has many benefits. When you make a mortgage payment, you are building equity. And that’s an investment. Owning a home also qualifies you for tax breaks that assist you in dealing with your new financial responsibilities- like insurance, real estate taxes, and upkeep- which can be substantial. But given the freedom, stability, and security of owning your own home, they are worth it. 2. How does the lender decide the maximum loan amount that I can afford? The lender considers your debt-toincome ratio, which is a comparison of your gross (pre-tax) income to housing and non-housing expenses. Non-housing expenses include such long-term debts as car or student loan payments, alimony, or child

support. According to the FHA, monthly mortgage payments should be no more than 29% of gross income, while the mortgage payment, combined with non-housing expenses, 4 should total no more than 41% of income. The lender also considers cash available for down payment and closing costs, credit history, etc. when determining your maximum loan amount. 3. How can I determine my housing needs before I begin the search? Your home should fit way you live, with spaces and features that appeal to the whole family. Before you begin looking at homes, make a list of your priorities - things like location and size. Should the house be close to certain schools? your job? to public transportation? How large should the house be? What type of lot do you prefer? What kinds of amenities are you looking for? Establish a set of minimum requirements and a ‘wish list.” Minimum requirements are things that a house must have for you to consider it, while a “wish list” covers things that you’d like to have but aren’t essential. 4. What should I look for when deciding on a community? Select a community/location that will allow you to best live your daily life. Many people choose communities based on schools. Do you want access to shopping and public transportation? Is access to local facilities like libraries and museums important to you? Or do you prefer the peace and quiet of a rural community? When you find places that you like, talk to people that live there. They know the most about the area and will be your future neighbors. More than anything, you want a neighborhood where you feel comfortable in. 5. How can I find out about local schools? You can get information about school systems by contacting the city or county school board or the local schools. Your real estate agent may also be knowledgeable about schools in the area.

6. How can I find out about community resources? Contact the local chamber of commerce for promotional literature or talk to your real estate agent about welcome kits, maps, and other information. You may also want to visit the local library. It can be an excellent source for information on local events and resources, and the librarians will probably be able to answer many of the questions you have. 7. How can I find out how much homes are selling for in specific communities and neighborhoods? Your real estate agent can give you a ballpark figure by showing you comparable listings. If you are working with a real estate professional, they may have access to comparable sales maintained on a database. 8. How can I find information on the property tax liability? The total amount of the previous year’s property taxes is usually included in the listing information. If it’s not, ask the seller for a tax receipt or contact the local assessor’s off ice. Tax rates can change from year to year, so these figures may be approximate. 9. What other tax issues should I take into consideration? Keep in mind that your mortgage interest and real estate taxes will be deductible. A qualified real estate professional can give you more details on other tax benefits and liabilities, 10. What should I look for when walking through a home? In addition to comparing the home to your minimum requirement and wish lists, use the HUD Home Scorecard and consider the following: • Is there enough room for both the present and the future? • Are there enough bedrooms and bathrooms? • Is the house structurally sound? • Do the mechanical systems and appliances work? • Is the yard big enough? • Do you like the floor plan? • Will your furniture fit in the space? Is there enough storage

space? (Bring a tape measure to better answer these questions.) • Does anything need to repaired or replaced? Will the seller repair or replace the items? Imagine the house in good weather and bad, and in each season. Will you be happy with it year-round? Take your time and think carefully about each house you see. Ask your real estate agent to point out the pros and cons of each home from a professional standpoint. 11. What questions should I ask when looking at homes? Many of your questions should focus on potential problems and maintenance issues. Does anything need to be replaced? What things require ongoing maintenance (e.g., paint, roof, HVAC, appliances, carpet)? Also ask about the house and neighborhood, focusing on quality of life issues. Be sure the seller’s or real estate agent’s answers are clear and complete. Ask questions until you understand all of the information they’ve given. Making a list of questions ahead of time will help you organize your thoughts and arrange all of the information you receive. The HUD Home Scorecard can help you develop your question list. 12. What does a home inspector do, and how does an inspection figure in the purchase of a home? An inspector checks the safety of your potential new home. Home Inspectors focus especially on the structure, construction, and mechanical systems of the house and will make you aware of only repairs that are needed. The Inspector does not evaluate whether or not you’re getting good value for your money. Generally, an inspector checks (and gives prices for repairs on): the electrical system, plumbing and waste disposal, the water heater, insulation and Ventilation, the HVAC system, water source and quality, the potential presence of pests, the foundation, doors, windows, ceilings, walls,

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about buying a new home floors, and roof. Be sure to hire a home inspector that is qualified and experienced. It’s a good idea to have an inspection before you sign a written offer since, once the deal is closed, you’ve bought the house as is.” Or, you may want to include an inspection clause in the offer when negotiating for a home. An inspection t clause gives you an ‘out” on buying the house if serious problems are found, or gives you the ability to renegotiate the purchase price if repairs are needed. An inspection clause can also specify that the seller must fix the problem(s) before you purchase the house. 13. Do I need to be there for the inspection? It’s not required, but it’s a good idea. Following the inspection, the home inspector will be able to answer questions about the report and any problem areas. This is also an opportunity to hear an objective opinion on the home you’d I like to purchase and it is a good time to ask general, maintenance questions. 14. Are other types of inspections required? If your home inspector discovers a serious problem a more specific Inspection may be recommended. It’s a good idea to consider having your home inspected for the presence of a variety of health-related risks like radon gas asbestos or possible problems with the water or waste disposal system. 15. How can I protect my family from lead in the home? If the house you’re considering was built before 1978 and you have children under the age of seven, you will want to have an inspection for lead-based point. It’s important to know that lead flakes from paint can be present in both the home and in the soil surrounding the house. The problem can be fixed temporarily by repairing damaged paint surfaces or planting grass over effected soil. Hiring a lead abatement contractor to remove paint chips and seal dam-

aged areas will fix the problem permanently. 16. Are power lines a health hazard? There are no definitive research findings that indicate exposure to power lines results in greater instances of disease or illness. 17. Do I need a lawyer to buy a home? Laws vary by state. Some states require a lawyer to assist in several aspects of the home buying process while other states do not, as long as a qualified real estate professional is involved. Even if your state doesn’t require one, you may want to hire a lawyer to help with the complex paperwork and legal contracts. A lawyer can review contracts, make you aware of special considerations, and assist you with the closing process. Your real estate agent may be able to recommend a lawyer. If not, shop around. Find out what services are provided for what fee, and whether the attorney is experienced at representing homebuyers. 18. Do I really need homeowner’s insurance? Yes. A paid homeowner’s insurance policy (or a paid receipt for one) is required at closing, so arrangements will have to be made prior to that day. Plus, involving the insurance agent early in the home buying process can save you money. Insurance agents are a great resource for information on home safety and they can give tips on how to keep insurance premiums low. 19. What steps could I take to lower my homeowner’s insurance costs? Be sure to shop around among several insurance companies. Also, consider the cost of insurance when you look at homes. Newer homes and homes constructed with materials like brick tend to have lower premiums. Think about avoiding areas prone to natural disasters, like flooding. Choose a home with a fire hydrant or a fire department nearby.

20. Is the home located in a flood plain? Your real estate agent or lender can help you answer this question. If you live in a flood plain, the lender will require that you have flood insurance before lending any money to you. But if you live near a flood plain, you may choose whether or not to get flood insurance coverage for your home. Work with an insurance agent to construct a policy that fits your needs. 21. What other issues should I consider before I buy a home? Always check to see if the house is in a low-lying area, in a high-risk area for natural disasters (like earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, etc.), or in a hazardous materials area. Be sure the house meets building codes. Also consider local zoning laws, which could affect remodeling or making an addition in the future. Your real estate agent should be able to help you with these questions. 22. How do I make an offer? Your real estate agent will assist you in making an offer, which will include the following information: • Complete legal description of the property • Amount of earnest money • Down payment and financing details • Proposed move-in date • Price you are offering • Proposed closing date • Length of time the offer is valid • Details of the deal Remember that a sale commitment depends on negotiating a satisfactory contract with the seller, not just making an offer. Other ways to lower ins-insurance costs include insuring your home and car(s) with the same company, increasing home security, and seeking group coverage through alumni or business associations. Insurance costs are always lowered by raising your deductibles, but this exposes you to a higher out-of-pocket cost if

you have to file a claim. 23. How do I determine the initial offer? Unless you have a buyer’s agent, remember that the agent works for the seller. Make a point of asking him or her to keep your discussions and information confidential. Listen to your real estate agent’s advice, but follow your own instincts on deciding a fair price. Calculating your offer should involve several factors: what homes sell for in the area, the home’s condition, how long it’s been on the market, financing terms, and the seller’s situation. By the time you’re ready to make an offer, you should have a good idea of what the home is worth and what you can afford. And, be prepared for give-and-take negotiation, which is very common when buying a home. The buyer and seller may often go back and forth until they can agree on a price. 24. What is “earnest” money? How much should I set aside? Earnest money is money put down to demonstrate your seriousness about buying a home. It must be substantial enough to demonstrate good faith and is usually between 15% of the purchase price (though the amount can vary with local customs and conditions). If your offer is accepted, the earnest money becomes part of your down payment or closing costs. If the offer is rejected, your money is returned to you. If you back out of a deal, you may forfeit the entire amount. 25. What are the “home warranties”, and should I consider them? Home warranties offer you protection for a specific period of time (e.g., one year) against potentially costly problems, like unexpected repairs on appliances or home systems, which are not covered by homeowner’s insurance. Warranties are becoming more popular because they offer protection during the time immediately following the purchase of a home, a time when many people find themselves cash-strapped.

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Alder Springs is hexagonal at its core in the central wall section provide deck access. At the basement level, similar doors lead to a covered patio An abundance of natural light that also wraps around three sides. washes into the Alder Springs A fireplace sits at the center of great room through the self-same one wall section in the great room. windows that offer great views to The kitchen, which carves out a the rear. This home is designed for place for itself on the opposite construction on a lot that slopes wall, has two peninsular counters, down at the left and back. which you can look out across into While its neo-classical Georthe great room and beyond. The gian front façade gives it a tradicounter that fronts the sink is tional look, the interior floor plan rimmed by a raised eating bar. is totally contemporary. Outside, Covered Deck Two bedrooms and a bathroom smooth columns frame the lofty Dn are in the wing behind the kitchen. This wing also links to the 12' Ceiling porte cochere and its storage Great Room PLAN 10-549 10-549 38'10'' x 28'7'' cabinets. A large utility Dn Dining Main Floor 2056 room and the deluxe own2056 sq.ft. sq.ft. ers’ suite fill the opposite Lower Floor 1420 1420 sq.ft. sq.ft. d ne wing, along with a private Living Area 3476 3476 sq.ft. sq.ft. ree h Kitch. Bedrm Sc Porc screened porch that 10'4'' x 156 Screened Porch 156 sq.ft. sq.ft. opens onto the deck. 12'10'' Entry 607 Storage/Shop 607sq.ft. sq.ft. Owners’ At the basement Suite 520 sq.ft. sq.ft. Porte Cochere/Stor. Cochere/Stor. 520 level, a large recreCovered 14'6'' x 19' Bedrm Porch ation room fills the Dimensions 75'10'' 75'10''xx79'7'' 79'7'' 12'4'' x 10' hexagonal core, shar3000 SERIES SERIES Storage ing space with a kitchwww.AssociatedDesigns.com www.AssociatedDesigns.com enette, play room, and shop/storage area. A Porte Cochere Covered Patio guest suite, bunk 20' x 22' room and bathroom © 2011 Associated are also on this level. Recreation Designs, Inc. For a review plan, Room 31'7'' x 16'7'' including scaled floor Up plans, elevations, section and artist’s Play Room conception, send $25 to Associated o i t 17'5'' x 13'7'' Pa Designs, 1100 Jacobs Dr., Eugene, d re ve Bunk OR 97402. Please specify the Alder Co Up Room Shop/ Springs 10-549 and include a return Stor. Guest Boat Storage address when ordering. A catalog Suite 27'2'' x 18'10'' featuring more than 550 home 15' x 13'2'' plans is available for $15. For more information, call (800) 634-0123, or visit www.AssociatedDesigns.com. By Associated Designs

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covered porch; raised stone bands accent the bold brick-veneer-covered columns that support and highlight the porte cochere. Expansive and richly windowed hexagonal rooms form the core of the interior on two levels. Both have wings. On the main floor, a wide covered deck wraps around three sides to offer the same fantastic viewing options as the great room. Doors

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Ardella could house two linked families By Associated Designs The Ardella is a uniquely versatile and multi-faceted home. Technically, it’s a single-story ranchstyle plan, but the custom brickwork that covers the front façade gives it a much more traditional appearance. What’s more, it could be viewed as either a five-bedroom home with excellent separation of space, or a three-bedroom home with a linked mother-in-law unit behind. Bedroom 10' x 11'6''

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Garage 19'4'' x 19'8''

Raised brick detailing highlights both the chimney and the bold column that supports a gently arched entry porch. Inside, the bedroom wing is straight ahead. An arched opening on the left feeds into the vaulted living room, where a fireplace graces the exterior wall. A wide passageway at the rear flows into the dining room. That opening also runs past a raised pass-through counter that fronts the kitchen sink. The counter then segues into an eating bar that bounds part of the dining room. A large skylight brightKitch./ Nook ens the kitchen, which has counters on three sides. LaunGreat Room dry appliances and a 13' x 10'8'' roomy pantry are mere Entry steps away. The utiliCovered ty room offers direct Porch access to a covered

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patio, which can also be reached through the dining room’s double doors. In the bedroom wing, a vaulted ceiling expands the owners’ suite. It boasts a his-and-hers walk-in closet, a private sitting area, and a bathroom with a dual vanity. Nearby, two more bedrooms share another bathroom. A covered walkway links the main house to the guest cottage and three-car garage. The Ardella’s guest cottage has its own covered porch. One door there leads into the garage, and another opens into the cottage’s great room. An eating nook and kitchen are at the rear of this open space, while a bathroom and two bedrooms are off to the left. Visit AssociatedDesigns.com for more information or to search our home plans. A review plan of the Ardella 30-785, including floor plans, elevations, section, and artist’s conception, can be Vaulted Sitting Bedroom Owners’ purchased for 10'4'' x 13'8'' Suite $25. Our Home 13'6'' x 16' Plan Collection, featuring more than 550 home plans, costs $15. Both are availDn able online, by mail or phone. Entry Bedroom Add $5 s/h. Associated 10'8'' Designs, 1100 Jacobs Dr., x 10'6'' Eugene, OR 97402, (800) 634-0123.

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Roomy Balentine has street appeal By Associated Designs Gently arched windows nestled under street-facing gables draw eyes to the Balentine. Stone wainscoting, slender porch posts and varied window treatments further enhance the appeal of this large contemporary home. Families who enjoy entertaining will appreciate the abundance of generously sized gathering spaces. Light spills into the expansive foyer through sidelights and transoms. Gallery walls fill the right side, while a wide opening on the left leads into a sun-washed, vaulted living room. Straight ahead and past the stairs, you emerge into a naturally bright great room, open to the dining room and kitchen. Windows fill most of the rear wall here. Entertainment

cabinets (or bookshelves) flank a fireplace that can be appreciated from anywhere in this wide open space, even standing at the kitchen sink. A long eating bar rims the peninsular counter that borders the dining room. Work space is plentiful, with counters on four sides and on a the central work island with a built-in prep sink. Mere steps away, in the Jshaped utility room, a laundry chute delivers soiled laundry from the second floor. The room is outfitted with a pull-down ironing board, a long counter for folding clothes, a window-lit sewing desk, and lazy Susan shelving. The Balentine’s luxurious owners’ suite has a vaulted ceiling, two roomy closets and a deluxe Patio 26'6'' x 12'

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soaking tub. Shower and toilet are separately enclosed for added privacy and steam containment. The suite also offers direct access to a private patio, creating an ideal location for a spa. Three more bedrooms and a bonus room are upstairs, along with a study alcove and two bathrooms. Vaulted ceilings expand the bonus room and front bedroom. Visit AssociatedDesigns.com for more information or to search our home plans. A review plan of the Balentine 30-340 can be purchase for $25. Our Home Plan Collection, featuring more than 550 home plans, costs $15. Both are available online, by mail or phone. Add $5 s/h. Associated Designs, 1100 Jacobs Dr, Eugene, OR 97402, (800) 634-0123.

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Lofty hexagon forms Baltimore’s core By Associated Designs

ing bar that rims the kitchen’s peninsular counter is perfect for homework supervision. And, of course, it’s also just right for informal meals or chatting with family or friends while working in the kitchen. A central work island adds to the counter and storage space, and a roomy step-in pantry is off to the side. The Baltimore’s owners’ suite is designed to provide a secluded adult retreat. A small gas fireplace graces its sitting area, and sliding

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Prepare to be stunned as you enter the Baltimore’s vaulted hexagonal core, where all six ceiling sections sweep up to a lofty central apex. Richly windowed and completely open on the entry side, this expansive space is only slightly less open further back in the kitchen. Sleeping areas and other less public rooms fill the two wings that extend off to the rear. On the exterior of this Prairie home, four sculpted posts highlight the front façade. Slender and graceful, yet firmly seated on the tapered stone veneer bases, their open inviting look extends a gracious welcome to family and friends. Two coat closets flank the entry passageway that leads into the exPatio pansive great room that encompasses the living and dining areas. A gas fireplace and a home entertainment center nestle into the rear wall of the living room, next to sliding door access to a patio that sweeps along the exterior of that side. A similar patio that Bedroom 12' x 14'8'' wraps across the opposite side is accessed through matching sliders in the dining area. Standing in the kitchen, you can keep your Mech./Mud Garage eye on that paRoom 12'6'' x 25' tio, and tend to 12'6'' x 11'6'' goings-on in the great room and © 2011 Associated dining area. The Designs, Inc. long raised eat-

doors provide access to a deck that could be private. For a review plan, including scaled floor plans, elevations, section and artist’s conception, send $25 to Associated Designs, 1100 Jacobs Dr., Eugene, OR 97402. Please specify the Baltimore 10-554 and include a return address when ordering. A catalog featuring more than 550 home plans is available for $15. For more information, call (800) 634-0123, or visit our website at www.AssociatedDesigns.com.

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A rhapsody of shapes and texDining tures makes this estate-size contemLiving porary chalet a treat for the eye. Dn King posts and gently curved struts highlight the Barrett’s Owners’ four front-facing gables, while Suite Entry shingles and stone veneer 27'7'' x 15' wrap around the entire extePorch rior. Diamond-shaped and Craftsman windows add their sparkle outside, and admit abundant light inside. Entry Arrays of slender posts Courtyard flank the lofty entry portico. Sidelights and a wide transom wrap around the Craftsman door. Inside, closets line the vaulted entry that there is almost entirely glass. Its leads directly into an expansive lower windows are crowned by two more levels of gridded glass hexagonal great room. Drop beams outline the six pie- that highlight the triangular apex. A fireplace graces the right rear shaped ceiling panels that meet at a central peak. The three rear walls section, designated as a living room; the dining area is in the left section. are richly glassed, Both offer access to wide and the cendecks. A long conversation ter section Covered Patio bar rims the work island in a kitchen that is partly open to the dining Recreation area. Its roomy pan39'1'' x 28'9'' Up try fills one corDn ner. k n Bu om Shop Bedo R '3'' 13'10'' room suites fit neatly 13 4'6'' x 18'8'' x1 Mech. into wings on both sides of the central hexagon. A powder room along the hallway to the guest suite is Bedroom 18'4'' x 16'4'' available for general use. The large utility room further along that hall-

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way also serves as a pass-through to the three-car garage. Luxury features abound in the spacious owners’ suite that fills the left wing. A bunk room and yet another bedroom are in the Barrett’s daylight basement below, to the left of a huge recreation room that accesses covered patios on three sides. The roomy workshop on this level also has double door access to the exterior. For a review plan, including scaled floor plans, elevations, section and artist’s conception, send $25 to Associated Designs, 1100 Jacobs Dr., Eugene, OR 97402. Please specify the Barrett 30-773 and include a return address when ordering. A catalog featuring over 550 home plans is available for $15. For more information, call (800) 634-0123, or visit our website at www.AssociatedDesigns.com.

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European Canyonville is bright, spacious By Associated Designs

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The generous use of stone veneer combines with a richly gabled front façade to give the Canyonville a distinctly European look. Its lofty, gently arched opening links bold columns that flank the entry portico. More stone veneer wraps across the front as wainscoting, and fills the entire face of the gabled extension closest to the street. Sidelights brighten the foyer, which ends at a wide coat closet and an arched passageway leading to the family room. A hallway to the deluxe owners’ suite and a convenient powder room is around the corner to the left of the foyer. The wide opening on the foyer’s right feeds into what could be a hobby room, library, or whatever suits. Windows fill most of the rear wall of the vaultOwners’ Suite ed great room at 13' x 16' the heart of the home. A fireplace nestles into a corner by the Foyer windows, and a home entertainment center lines the inner wall. From the kitchen, you can watch TV or converse with family and friends in the great room or the dining room. A wrap-around counter is the only separation. The raised outer rim of the counter provides a visual barrier which hides the inevitable clutter of an active kitchen.

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Crownpoint offers Prairie-style openness or keep track of activities on the partially covered patio. A good-sized utility room is Low-pitched roof lines, wide eaves, and bold squared porch sup- right around the corner, along with port columns mark the Crownpoint indoor access to a two-car garage. as a contemporary Prairie-style The bench by the door is designed home. Frank Lloyd Wright is the for shucking off messy footgear, acknowledged master of the Prairie which can then be stowed out of house, one of the few indigenous sight beneath the seat. A shelved storage closet lines the hallway American styles. Families who enjoy attracting leading to a guest suite, which and watching wild birds will par- could do double duty as a home office or hobby room. ticularly appreciate In the spacious owners’ those wide eaves. suite, amenities include a Feeders hung there PLAN 30-790 walk-in shower, private are safe from the toilet, two vanities, a deep rain and all but the Living Area 2754 sq.ft. walk-in closet, and direct trickiest squirrels. Garage 661 sq.ft. Immediately af- Dimensions 70' x 65' ter entering, you 2000 SERIES pass double doors www.AssociatedDesigns.com that lead into what could be a dining Patio room, parlor, or home office. A conveniently located half bathroom is directly ahead, bedrooms are to the left, and the great room is ahead and Nook 13'10'' x 10'8'' slightly to the right. Owners’ Suite 13' x 16' The great room fills the heart of the home and is open to the kitchen and nook as well. In the Gshaped kitchen, an array of counters, cupboards, and built-in appliances Entry wrap around all four sides. From at or near the Bedroom kitchen sink, you can 12'4'' x 11'4'' Bedroom serve informal meals and 12'8'' x 11'8'' snacks to family and Porch friends seated along the raised eating bar, enjoy watching flames dance in the gas fireplace, By Associated Designs

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PLAN 10-006 cobs Dr., First Floor 1783 sq.ft. Eugene, Second Floor 543 sq.ft. OR 97402. Specify the Living Area 2326 sq.ft. 615 sq.ft. F r e e m o n t Garage 10-006 and Dimensions 61'6'' x 65' include a 2000 SERIES return adwww.AssociatedDesigns.com dress when ordering. A catalog featuring over 550 home plans is available for $15. For more information call (800) 634-0123, or visit our website at www.AssociatedDesigns.com.

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A wide country-style porch wraps around most of the Freemont’s front façade. Arched windows add a graceful touch of elegance to a home designed with family living in mind. And once the kids leave home, the owners need rarely climb the stairs. Upstairs bedrooms can be kept ready for grandchildren and other visitors. Stand in the vaulted entry and you are right in the center of the home. French doors on the left open into a living room brightened by a wide window bay. To the right, another set of French doors open into a dining room, with a smaller bay window and an arched window higher up. Directly ahead, a polished wooden staircase curves up to a second floor bridge that overlooks both the entryway and the family room. This bridge offers a vantage point for observing the scenes below. Two more bay windows brighten and expand the family room and eating nook. Both include doors which open onto a huge deck. The family room also has a fireplace. A powder room is conveniently close to the front door as well as to all the other rooms on the ground floor. Large and luxurious, the owners’ suite has a walk in closet, separately enclosed water closet and a raised, oversize spa tub. A window over the spa bathes the area in natural light.

Upstairs, the bedrooms share a two compartment bathroom with vanities in both sections. The front bedroom has a vaulted ceiling, a half-round window and a larger closet. For a review plan, including scaled floor plans, elevations, section and artist’s conception, Bedroom 14' x 11' send $25 to Associated Designs, 1100 Ja-

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Gladstone is naturally bright throughout is a handy place for shucking off chair accessibility. After passing under the gentle muddy footgear and stowing items Plenty of natural light washes arch that highlights the porch, you out of sight. The mud hall also into the vaulted parlor of the Glad- step into a foyer. Arched openings provides a direct link to the threestone, through uniquely stacked there draw you forward and to the car garage. Past the mud hall, the hallway windows that face the street. right. A parlor and two bedrooms, Openly linked gathering spaces each with its own bathroom, fill the comes to the kitchen, then continright wing. The great room ues on to a utility room and the form the core of this is ahead, and a owners’ suite. In the contemporary cotDn hallway heads kitchen, cabinets and tage home, which is counters wrap around off to the left. equally well-suited PLAN 30-786 three sides of a central First along the for empty nesters or Living Area 2590 sq.ft. work island with a flush hallway is a confamilies with chilvenient coat closBonus Room 415 sq.ft. eating counter fronting dren. Being all on Bonus Room 14' x 23'8'' et; access to a mud one level (excepting Garage/Stor. 1014 sq.ft. the dining area. Winhall with a long the bonus room Dimensions 72' x 65' dows fill most of the rear walls there. bench is next. This over the garage), 2000 SERIES SERIES 2000 More windows run this plan easily www.AssociatedDesigns.com www.AssociatedDesigns.com along the back wall of adapts to wheelthe great room, next to Covered Patio a gas fireplace nestled in the Dining Bedroom corner. Access to a wide cov14' x 12' 13'2'' x 11'8'' ered patio is at the juncture of Owners’ the Gladstone’s great room and Suite 14' x 16' dining area. Amenities in the roomy ownGreat Room ers’ suite include a deep walk17' x 19'10'' Kitchen thru closet and a luxurious bathroom with twin vanities, a deep soaking tub, walk-in shower, Storage and a separately enclosed toilet. Bedroom Utility Up 11'4'' x 12' Foyer For a review plan, including scaled floor plans, elevations, section and artist’s conception, send $25 to Associated Designs, Vaulted Parlor 1100 Jacobs Dr., Eugene, OR 97402. Porch Garage 13' x 12'8'' Specify the Gladstone 30-786 and 36' x 23'6'' include a return address. A catalog (25'6'' Deep at 3rd Bay) featuring more than 550 home plans is available for $15. For more in© 2011 Associated Designs, Inc. formation, call (800) 634-0123, or visit www.AssociatedDesigns.com. By Associated Designs

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Oakshire is an ideal home for entertaining By Associated Designs Linked gathering spaces, awash with natural light, fill the core of the Oakshire, a single-level shinglestyle home with plenty of room to spread out. Three bedrooms and two bathrooms, including the luxurious owners’ suite, fill the left wing. This plan is ideal for families that like to entertain. The large great room flows into the dining room, with only a change in ceiling height to mark the transition. Then the kitchen is open to the dining room across a gracefully curved and raised eating/sitting bar. When the weather is mellow, meals can move out onto the partially covered patio. It could be easily

screened, to keep out pesty insects. Chilly days allow appreciation of another notable feature: a two-sided fireplace. The warmth and color of its flames can be enjoyed from either the den or the great room. The den, immediately to the right of the front door, is also in an ideal location for use as a home office. Both the great room and dining room are richly windowed at the rear. Standing at the kitchen sink or cook-top range, you can keep an eye on the gathering areas, both inside and out. The cook top is built into a long work island, rimmed on the dining room side by the eating bar. A large utility room and a small bathroom are right around the corner, along with a mud hall that links

with the garage. The hall’s bench is ideal for shucking off muddy foot gear. Storage cabinets or shelves fill the walls to the left and right of the bench. A workbench could be built into the extra space at the rear of the Oakshire’s garage, or it could be used for storage. For a review plan, including scaled floor plans, elevations, section and artist’s conception, send $25 to Associated Designs, 1100 Jacobs Dr., Eugene, OR 97402. Please specify the Oakshire 30-770 and include a return address when ordering. A catalog featuring more than 550 home plans is available for $15. For more information, call (800) 634-0123, or visit our website at www.AssociatedDesigns.com.

Patio 15'10'' x 8' Covered Patio Owners’ Suite 15' x 16'

10’ Ceiling Great Room 21'6'' x 28'8''

Dining 14'5'' x 16'

Kit

Bedroom 12'4'' x 10'2''

Oakshire

Foyer

PLAN 30-770

Living Area 2657 sq.ft. Garage 992 sq.ft. Dimensions 101'2''x57'9'' 2000 SERIES www.AssociatedDesigns.com

Den 13' x 16'

Utility

Garage 23' x 41'

Bedroom 13' x 10'4'' Covered Porch

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Southaven fills needs in relaxed style By Associated Designs

Southaven

High arched windows PLAN 11-038 Nook Screened Porch echo the lines of the South10'8'' x 8' First Floor 2018 sq.ft. aven's dramatic arched portiSecond Floor 851 sq.ft. co, giving this contemporary 2 Story Living Area 2869 sq.ft. Mediterranean-style home an Ceiling Screened Porch 353 sq.ft. Family air of graceful elegance. 16'6'' x 15'2'' Garage 516 sq.ft. Some of that elegance spills over into the interior, espeDimensions 58' x 72'6'' cially in the living room, din2000 SERIES Owners’ ing room and owners’ suite. Sitting Suite www.AssociatedDesigns.com 2 Story But the rest of the home is 26' x 14'4'' Ceiling Up clearly designed to fill the Entry needs of a busy, informal modern family. The spacious kitchen/family Utility Porch room comfortably handles day-today living activities. An eating bar Features in the long enough to accommodate five or six stools partially separates the two Southaven's sumptuous owners' suite include a areas. Garage 21'8'' x 21'4'' Range and oven are located in a bayed sitting area, huge large work island that adds counter walk-in closet, enclosed © 2011 space, and a step-in pantry increases water closet, dual vaniAssociated Designs, Inc. storage capacity. A sunny bayed ty and a tub brightened nook faces the rear, providing an by glass blocks. Two ideal vantage point for keeping an additional bedrooms and a guest eye on a backyard pool, if the own- suite with a private bath are upstairs. Visit AssociatedDesigns.com ers so desire. The long wrap-around Open to Family screened porch is accessible from for more information or to search Below both the family room and the nook. our home plans. A review plan of Ceilings in the entry and family the Southaven 11-038, including room are a lofty two stories high, floor plans, elevations, section, and Bedroom while 12-foot ceilings enhance the artist’s conception, can be pur12'8'' x 10' feeling of spaciousness in the living chased for $25. Our Home Plan and dining rooms. Columns support Collection, featuring more than a high plant shelf that defines the 550 home plans, costs $15. Both Dn two areas. On the second level, an are available online, by mail or Bedroom open balcony spans the passageway phone. Add $5 s/h. Associated De10'4'' x between entry and family room, of- signs, 1100 Jacobs Dr., Eugene, OR 11'8'' 97402, (800) 634-0123. fering overlooks in both directions.

Dining 14'4'' x 10'10''

Living 14'4'' x 14'10''

Guest Room/ Bedroom 11' x 22'3''

Open to Entry Below

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Springbrook feels spacious throughout From the kitchen, cooks can supervise homework or chat with people seated along the raised eating bar. The pass-through laundry room that links with the two-car garage is conveniently close, as is a deep pantry. Pocket doors access both spaces. Shelves fill the slender cabinet nestled into an alcove at the opening of the passageway to the Springbrook’s owners’ suite. The door to the suite is just a few steps further down the hall. Luxury amenities include: a roomy walk-in closet, deep soaking tub and double

Shake-textured siding lends its eye-catching appeal to the front façade of this updated Craftsman-style cottage. Basically, the Springbrook is a single-level home. But it does have a skylit bonus room over the garage, which could be used as an artist’s studio, music rehearsal space, writer’s retreat, workout room, or whatever suits. An iron railing rims a front porch wide enough to accommodate a porch swing or other outdoor furniture. Inside, natural light spills in through sidelights on both sides of the front door. PLAN 30-805 Vaulted ceilings exLiving Area 2320 sq.ft. pand the sense of spaBonus Room 299 sq.ft. ciousness in the foyer, Garage 512 sq.ft. along with many other Dimensions 55' x 62' rooms. The vaulted den to the right of the foyer 2000 SERIES is in an ideal location for www.AssociatedDesigns.com a home office. Secondary bedrooms and the main bathroom are to the left. The bedroom closest to the street is vaulted. Dn Windows and a corner fireplace fill most of the rear wall in the vaulted living room, which is fully open to a richly glassed dining room with a Bonus Room flat ceiling. Glass doors at the 12' x 22' juncture of the two spaces slide open to access a wide covered patio.

vanity. The toilet and shower are separately enclosed for added privacy and steam containment. Visit AssociatedDesigns.com for more information or to search our home plans. A review plan of the Springbrook 30-805 including floor plans, elevations, section, and artist’s conception, can be purchased for $25. Our Home Plan Collection, featuring more than 550 home plans, costs $15. Both are available online, by mail or phone. Add $5 s/h. Associated Designs, 1100 Jacobs Dr., Eugene, OR 97402, (800)634-0123.

Springbrook

Covered Patio 38' x 9'

Owners’ Suite 16' x 13'6''

Dining 14'2'' x 12' Vaulted Living 23'6'' x 21'2''

Kitchen 13'8'' x 11'10''

Bedroom 10'2'' x 11'8''

Utility

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Vaulted Den 12'2'' x 12'4'' Garage 22' x 22'

Covered Porch Vaulted Bedroom 12'4'' x 10'

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Charming Country-Craftsman Summerﬁeld By Associated Designs

Summerfield Summerfield

a large guest/hobby room with its own bathroom. On the opposite side, a peninsular buffet marks the passageway to the dining room. The mirror-image stairway there, as on the other side, climbs up to a vaulted gallery/balcony and bedrooms on the

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PLAN 30 30-611 PLAN -611 The Summerfield is a country Craftsman home First First Floor Floor 2813 2813 sq.ft. sq.ft. that offers families plenty Second Second Floor Floor 1713 1713 sq.ft. sq.ft. of room to spread out. Office/Rec 696 Office/Rec 696 sq.ft. sq.ft. Square footage measures Living Area 5222 sq.ft. Living Area 5222 sq.ft. in at more than 4,500. 980 sq.ft. sq.ft. Garage 980 Nearly 700 more is avail- Garage 95'2" xx58' 58' able for office space or Dimensions Dimensions 95'2" other uses over the three- Garage 56'xx33' 33' Garage Dims. Dims. 56' car garage. ESTATE ESTATE SERIES SERIES Craftsman styling shines www.AssociatedDesigns.com www.AssociatedDesigns.com through in the windows, second level. decorative gable accents, and cedarIn the Summerfield’s kitchen, a shingle siding, along with the river rock veneer post supports and chim- masonry oven surround wraps neys. A long procession of posts sup- around three sides of a six-burner ports the covered porch that spans range with ovens below. Another island the entire front façade, and wraps larger around a bit on each end. On the left holds a prep end, it continues on as a breezeway sink, marble pastry that links the house to the garage. Vaulted Passing under the richly glassed c o u n t e r , Owners’ Suite arched transom, you step into a natu- and an eat24'8" x 17' rally bright foyer with a parlor to the ing bar. Standleft. Straight ahead is an expansive ing at the kitchen great room where six quadruple sink, you can gaze window sets fill the rear wall. A ma- out at the rear landscape, or sonry fireplace is set into the right keep an eye on patio activiwall, next to a stairway and access to ties. Two cozy window seats flank the nook’s built-in desk. Upstairs, the large, luxurious, Balcony

vaulted owners’ suite boasts yet another fireplace, plus a posh bathroom, extra-roomy walk-in closet, and private deck. Secondary bedrooms share a two-section bathroom. For a review plan, including scaled floor plans, elevations, section and artist’s conception, send $25 to Associated Designs, 1100 Jacobs Dr., Eugene, OR 97402. Please specify the Summerfield 30-611 and include a return address when ordering. A catalog featuring more than 550 home plans is available for $15. For more information, call (800) 6340123, or visit our website at www.AssociatedDesigns.com.

Rec Room 23' x 17'

Vaulted Gallery/Balcony

Bedroom 13'2" x 13'2"

Patio

Patio Vaulted Great Room 25' x 27'10"

Kitchen Dining 15'10" x 17'2"

Util.

Carport 14' x 28' Walkway

Patio

Nook 13'6" x 17'5"

Garage 37' x 25'

Bedroom 13'4" x 11'

Bal.

Office 11'8" x 11'6"

Open to Great Room Below

Foyer Parlor 13'8" x 13'2" 11' x 9'10"

Covered Porch

Guest/ Hobby 13'8" x 24'4"

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Cozy Topeka a functional dream home By Associated Designs Looking at the Topeka, the word “magic” springs to mind. But it’s actually quite real and functional. The steeply pitched gables and intricate detailing of this Gothic revival home are so fascinating you’ll want to run your eyes over all of its various embellishments for a long time, just as guest designer Rodney Pfotenhauer intended. With a compact 1000 square feet of living area, this home is well-suited to the needs of singles or small families. It also makes a delightful mother-in-law cottage, or vacation home. Graceful turned posts support both porches. One shelters the front entry, and the other is on the side, accessed via the living room. Either porch is a great location for suspending an old-fashioned cushioned porch swing for summer use. Entering, you step into the dining room, which is partially open to both the kitchen and the living room. A bathroom complete with shower nestles into an alcove just around the corner, convenient to all of the ground floor rooms. A fireplace warms the vaulted living room, which is two stories

along with the Topeka’s high at its apex. Light owners’ suite. Amenities spills in through one Topeka include a spacious bathlarge multipaned winPLAN 42-012 42-012 PLAN dow on the ground lev- First 650 First Floor Floor 650 sq.ft. sq.ft. room, walk-in closet, el, plus two on the up- Second Second Floor Floor 350 350 sq.ft. sq.ft. and cozy window seats. For a review plan, per level that fill most Living Area 1000 sq.ft. of the triangular wall Living Area 1000 sq.ft. including scaled floor Dimensions 32'x 32'x28'7'' 28'7'' plans, elevations, section spaces on either side of Dimensions 1000 SERIES 1000 SERIES and artist’s conception, the chimney. send $25 to Associated The remaining main www.AssociatedDesigns.com www.AssociatedDesigns.com Designs, 1100 Jacobs floor room could be used as a bedroom, home office, Dr., Eugene, OR 97402. Please hobby room, or whatever suits. Its specify the Topeka 42-012 and inboxed bay window can be built clude a return address. A catalog with window seats at both ends, or featuring more than 550 home plans left open. It’s a pleasant spot for a is available for $15. For more information call (800) 634-0123, or desk or sewing machine. Laundry appliances are upstairs, visit www.AssociatedDesigns.com.

Topeka

Vaulted Living 15'7'' x 14'

Porch

Kitchen

Open to Living Below

Up Dining 11'1'' x 8'

Porch

Owners’ Suite 10'11'' x 13'6'' Bedroom 10'1'' x 9'

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Versatile West Creek has plenty of space By Associated Designs Linked gathering spaces create a congenial environment for family living at the heart of the contemporary ranch style West Creek. This large home offers plenty of private spaces as well. Slender posts highlight the highceilinged covered porch, which extends to the right. Muted natural light washes into the entry through sidelights and a high window in the front door. Double doors on the entry’s right open into what could be a dining room, parlor, or home office. Light washes in through a rectangular bay. The opening to the hallway and kitchen at the rear could have a sliding door. Angling off to the right, the entry leads into a kitchen and nook that flow on into the spacious great room. At that same juncture, a left hallway leads into the bedroom wing. Another hallway, on the right, heads to a guest suite, bathroom, garage access, a util-

ity room, and a huge hobby room. A roomy walk-in pantry fills one of the kitchen’s corners, and a nook extends out on the left. Standing at the kitchen sink, you can keep tabs on activities outside on the partially covered patio or gaze out across the flush eating counter into the great room, where tall windows flank the gas fireplace. The spacious owners’ suite fills half of the bedroom wing. Amenities include two basins, a walk-in shower, private toilet, and walk-in closet. One of the other bedrooms also has a walk-in closet. Built-in desks line two side walls of the front bedroom, joined by a hutch

10' Ceiling Great Room 22' x 17'6''

Patio

Owners’ Suite 13' x 16'

on the front wall. These two bedrooms share a full bathroom that is available for all to use, while yet another general use bathroom is adjacent to the West Creek’s guest room. For a review plan, including scaled floor plans, elevations, section and artist’s conception, send $25 to Associated Designs, 1100 Jacobs Dr., Eugene, OR 97402. Please specify the West Creek 30-781 and include a return address when ordering. A catalog featuring more than 550 home plans is available for $15. For more information, call (800) 634-0123, or visit our website at www.AssociatedDesigns.com.

Utility

Nook 15'10'' x 11'8''

Kitchen

Garage 22'6'' x 25' (40' deep @ third bay)

West Creek PLAN 30-781

Living Area 3000 sq.ft. Garage 773 sq.ft. Dimensions 83' x 61' 3000 SERIES www.AssociatedDesigns.com

Hobby 14'8'' x 16'8''

Entry

Bedroom 12'4'' x 11'4''

Bedroom 12'8'' x 11'8''

Dining 12'2'' x 13'

Covered Porch

Guest Suite 12'8'' x 12'4''

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Willamette inspired by the great NW By Associated Designs

and living room. Double doors on the foyer’s right lead into PLAN 30-788 what could be a den or Living Area 2837 sq.ft. home office. The built- Bonus Room 586 sq.ft. in work desk there is Garage 889 sq.ft. sq.ft. 889 centered on one wall, Garage Dimensions 78' x 74' 78' x 74' between a wealth of Dimensions 2000 SERIES storage cabinets. A 2000 SERIES www.AssociatedDesigns.com wide opening on the www.AssociatedDesigns.com foyer’s left opens into a richly windowed dining room. At the rear of this octagonal space, another wide opening feeds into Dn the living room, which can also be reached by walking straight ahead through the foyer. Four informal gathering

The Willamette takes its name from one of the great rivers of the Northwest. This cottage would blend in well there, or just about anywhere else. Nearly 3,000 square feet of living space is on the ground floor, while a windowbright bonus room with storage sits over the garage. Craftsman windows and door with sidelights grace the front façade. Slender columns seated on bold stone veneer bases flank an arched entry porch with a lofty 12foot ceiling. The foyer ceiling is equally high, as are those in the den, dining room, Covered Patio 18' x 10' 10' ceiling Nook 14'2'' x 13'6''

Bedroom 12'6'' x 13'2''

Kitchen

Utility

Bedroom 13'2'' x 14'

Garage 25' x 35' (23' deep at 3rd bay)

spaces flow together at the rear, if you count the covered patio. A transom caps the wide Craftsman windows on both sides of the gas fireplace, and another bank of windows fills most of the nook’s rear wall. From the kitchen, you can look out across the eating bar to keep an eye on everything. Other kitchen features include a roomy walk-in pantry and a work island with a built-in prep sink. Secondary bedBonus Room 14' x 27'6'' rooms are to the left of the Willamette’s gathering spaces; the posh owners’ suite is to the right. Luxury touches here include a large walk-in closet with a hutch and a bench, plus a private bathroom with a dual lav and step-in shower. For a review plan, including scaled floor plans, elevations, section and artist’s conception, send $25 to Associated Designs, 1100 Jacobs Dr., Eugene, OR 97402. Please specify the Willamette 30-788 and include a return address when ordering. A catalog featuring more than 550 home plans is available for $15. For more information, call (800) 634-0123, or visit our website at www.AssociatedDesigns.com.

Willamette

Covered Patio 22' x 8'

10' ceiling Owners’ Suite 16' x 17'

12' ceiling Living 22'6'' x 21'8''

12' ceiling Dining 12' x 14'

Foyer Den 11'6'' x 14' Covered Porch

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