It’s a simple detail, but one that Donald A. Gardner Architects consistently gets right: the study that converts into a guest suite. For maximum utility, this room should be located on the first floor (easier for everyone to access), adjacent to a full bath (because guests shouldn’t have to share), and not open to the foyer (or if so, it should include another doorway to a more secluded hallway).
Flexible Bathroom Near Mud Room
Every detail of this attractive hillside home is
geared towards flexibility and ease. Take the bathroom near the mud room:
located by the garage entrance, it’s convenient for family members to use
before heading out, but can easily be closed off for private use of the
bedroom/study when guests come to visit. Two islands add tons of counter space
to the kitchen. The master suite includes double walk-in closets and easy
access to one of the many porches. On the lower level, two bedroom suites flank
a cozy rec room. Upstairs, a bonus room with skylights offers a bright space to
expand. See more images, information, and the floor plan.
A beautiful portico and discreet side-loading
garage give this home plenty of curb appeal. The great room will be a wonderful
place for family gatherings, with rear-porch access, a fireplace, built-in
shelving, and a pass-through to the kitchen. Serving the dining room and
breakfast nook, the kitchen features lots of counter and cabinet space and a
cooktop island for ultimate convenience. Two family bedrooms share a full bath
near the front of the home (one also opens to the foyer to serve as a study if
desired). The master suite, with an intimate sitting area, luxurious bath, and
twin walk-in closets, is sure to please. See more images, information, and the
floor plan.
Stone, stucco and shingles blend together to create
a great-looking Craftsman exterior for this four-bedroom plan. On the main
level, the great room flows into the kitchen, the open dining room, and the
screen porch. This level also holds the luxurious master suite and a study that
can easily house guests. Two more bedrooms, a rec room, and lots of extra
basement space complete the lower level. See more images, information, and the
floor plan.
Here’s a striking home with a flexible layout. Buyers with
kids can use the large bonus space next to the secondary bedrooms upstairs for
a playroom or homework space. With the master suite on the first floor, aging
in place is easier. The bedroom/study on this level could also become an office
or craft room, complete with an adjacent full bath. Convenient details include
the master bath’s linen closet, the kitchen’s snack counter, and extra storage
space in the garage. See more images, information, and the floor plan.
