Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 56, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 6 March 1916 — PLENTY OF ROOM IN THIS BONGHLOW [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

PLENTY OF ROOM IN THIS BONGHLOW

Constructed With the Idea of Accommodating a Fairly Large Family. ** EXTERIOR IN WHITE AND GRAY Porch Construction Has Been Handled In a Way Somewhat Out of the Ordinary—Casement Windows Afford Best Light and Ventilation. By WILLIAM A. RADFORD. Mr. William A. Radford will answer questions and give advice FREE OF COST on all subjects pertaining to the subject of building, for the readers of this paper. On account of his wide experience as Editor, Author and Manufacturer, he Is. without doubt, the highest authority on all these subjects. Address all Inquiries • to William A. Radford, No. 1827 Prairie avenue, Chicago, 111., and only enclose 1 wo-cent stamp for reply.

The accompanying floor plans and perspective show an attractive bungalow that contains plenty of room. On the ground floor there are five rooms, including two bedrooms, and there are also three other bedrooms on the second floor. This arrangement makes this a good house for quite a family. The exterior of the house is finished in true bungalow style. All the structural members are allowed to show and are not covered as they are in the ordinary type of house. The wide, overhanging eaves are supported by brackets which, instead of being concealed, are painted white so that they stand out against the finish of the building. It is absolutely necessary with an overhang as wide as this to have brackets supporting it, to prevent sagging. All the exterior wood trim is in white, and the Btucco on the walls is finished in gray. The combination of the white trim, stucco, and the brick chimney makes an attractive appearance. The front porch is handled in a very different way from ordinarily. The porch is built across the entire front of the house and Is divided into

two parts by the root construction. The side of the porch near the front door is covered with a small gable that is built out from the house. The other side has no roof over it and is covered with a pergola. This is a pleasing and unusual way of finishing the porch. The three porch pillars ire finished in stucco and have triple posts on them to support the roof. A small dormer window is built toward the front of the' house, and the saves are supported by brackets the same as the other eaves. This breaks op the broad roof expanse that would otherwise give a flat, unattractive appearance. The front door opens into a reception hall that has a wardrobe in the back, where coats and wraps can be

hung. The stairs to the second floor can also be reached through this hall. A very attractive living room is connected with the reception hall by a wide cased opening. The windows in both this room and the dining room are of the casement type. This type of window has been characterized as having 100 per cent Ventilation. The casement window has several advantages. It is very easily handled and can be opened or shut <juiekly with theminimum amount of labor. In nice weather the entire window is open and is not partially blocked, as with the sliding sash. Metal sash can be obtained, and this, combined with •n attractive lock fixture, will make a '4 , : 'V .

window that will’add considerably to the appearance of the room. The casement window is mighty convenient and can be - made wider than other types of windows for a given space, because no room is wasted for sash weights, etc. One side vt the living room is completely filled by a fireplace with a small bookcase oh each side of it. Above each of the bookcases is a small casement window. This room is of fair size, and with the large fireplace Is unusually cozy and homelike. The dining room and this room form practically one large room and are connected by a wide cased opening. They can be readily used together, so a large unobstructed floor space fs provided, which is very important in any house. For entertaining, such a space is most desirable, and'this plan provides for it in good style. The side of the living room opening to the front porch is filled almost entirely by six casement windows. The outside wall of the dining room is

also largely taken up with four. These windows insure the bright and cheerful appearance of these rooms, either separately or when used together. One of the best features of a bungalow is the arrangement that is possible with the rooms. By means of halls such as cannot be obtained in the flats in a city all the rooms. are easily reached and yet privacy is insured. The back hall in this design makes all the rooms accessible and yet the living part of the house can

be shut off from the rest by merely shutting one door. A small back porch 1s provided in this design, as it is not needed for storage space with all the room in the pantry and back hall. The pantry Is conveniently placed between the kitchen and the dining room, where it will be the most useful and convenient On the second floor there are three bedrooms, a sewing room and a toilet. Plenty of closet space is provided in this part of the house for all kinds of storage purposes. These closets are built under the eaves. Light is provided for the two side bedrooms by windows in the gables, and the two other rooms are lighted by dormer windows. A hall through the center of this floor makes all the rooms very accessible. The entire plan shows a' welfarranged house that is well suited to the needs of a fairly large family.

Second Floor Plan.

First Floor Plan.