The stone hearth is the focus after entering through the sunny foyer. The open floor plan places the large island in the middle of the kitchen and the dining on the sunny south side. This allows the kitchen to catch the bright southern sun, but without the direct rays. The dining opens directly to the porch which could be screened or enclosed for a sunroom - perfect for dining or a morning room to bask in the sun.

Connecting with the laundry, the porch could also be multipurpose to allow for outdoor cloth drying when necessary or an outdoor room for pets. The large laundry room also connects to the main house near the kitchen. The family foyer is large enough for coats hooks, a bench and storage cubbies. It is flexible to adapt to changing family needs. The nook can accommodate an expanded pantry, coffee bar, small desk or place for phones and purses.

The long north wall in the living room can house shelves with built in desks, a TV or china cabinet. The huge kitchen island serves both for kitchen workspace and eating. Moving the stove top there with a cool range hood surrounded by suspended LED fixtures would add a decorative feature to the kitchen.

The living area, master bedroom and bedroom four are sunny year-round while the two north bedrooms are great places for cool sleeping, indirect light for computer use or artist endeavors with the soft north light. The larger than average bath two allows for convenient sharing.

The carport instead of a garage reduces costs to build. The two-vehicle space has plenty of room for yard tools and recycle/ trash can storage. The carport is versatile and can function as a protected work area or party space even in inclement weather.

The living room, kitchen, and dining have vaulted scissor-truss ceilings to make the rooms feel larger. Economical truss-framed ceilings 8 feet high over the other spaces allow for more room for attic storage for the main house and the carport. The carport instead of a garage reduces costs to build. This home is designed with 6 inch; exterior walls, but thicker walls could be easily substituted. Thermal mass is designed to be in the concrete slab floor to be left exposed or tile-covered in south rooms.

Since these may affect energy performance and structural, they should only be undertaken with professional assistance:

• Enclose the corner porch to house the dining area then incorporate and expand the existing kitchen.
  
• Make the carport a garage or add a small enclosed storage area
  
• Add a basement with stairs down from a southeast sunroom
  
• Modify master bath for the tub to have a north or west view
  
• Wrap a southeast patio area from the front stoop around to a side door on the large porch - perfect for outdoor cooking!

For this plan, the following are included with orders for Construction Prints and CAD files:

• Schematic Site Plan
• Slab Foundation Plan
• Floor Plan with carport
• Exterior Elevations
• Building Section
• Kitchen Elevations
• Typical Wall Detail
• Schematic Framing Plan
• Schematic Electrical Plan
• Custom Energy Specs