For release week of 10/03/10
Alsea 30-756
	Two stories, shutter-flanked windows, and a railed front porch give the Alsea the comfortably familiar look of a nostalgic country cottage. This home is designed for construction on a lot that slopes down at the rear.
	Bright and expansive gathering spaces fill most of the first floor. Stepping inside, you find yourself in a two-story entry, naturally illuminated by sidelights and a large window high up. Openings on the right and left lead into the living room and den, respectively. Straight ahead, a stairway climbs halfway to the second floor, then angles to the left.
	The living room flows into the dining room, which is partially open to the kitchen. You can also get to the kitchen, utility room, half bath and garage by passing through the den.
	A wide window bay expands the dining room. The sliding glass doors that fill its central section open onto a partially covered deck that echoes the shape of the window bay. A long eating bar, raised on the dining room side, marks the boundary between the dining room and kitchen.
	Upstairs, the two secondary bedrooms share a bathroom that boasts a double vanity. In the spacious owners' suite, a roomy walk-in closet lines the hallway to a large bathroom with a dual vanity and oversized shower. Sliding glass doors in the sleeping area open onto a covered deck, perfect for taking in a vista.
	Families in need of a home office could easily adapt the Alsea's den to that purpose, given its ideal location near the front door. More sleeping rooms or other living spaces could also be added in the large, richly windowed bonus room over the garage, or the daylight basement below part of the first floor.
	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 Alsea 30-756 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.