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The Kitchen Conundrum: A Guide to Open-Concept vs. Closed Kitchens

by Jessica Craig

In the realm of home design, few decisions hold as much weight as the layout of the kitchen. It serves as the heart of the home, where culinary delights are crafted and cherished memories are made. Two primary kitchen designs dominate the modern architectural landscape: open-concept kitchens and closed kitchens.

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New House Plan: River Grove 30-762

By: Debbie McAlexander on 4th Dec 2009

River Grove 30-762 A bright and spacious vaulted great room sits at the core of this midsize Craftsman cottage. A good view of the great room's gas fireplace can be had while seated at the ...

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New House Plan: River Grove

New House Plan: Oakridge 30-761

By: Debbie McAlexander on 25th Nov 2009

Oakridge 30-761 Nostalgic shake-textured siding fronts the garage gable of this Craftsman cottage update. The dining room sits at the heart of the large interconnected gathering space at the ...

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New House Plan: Oakridge

New House Plan: Ambrosia 30-752

By: Debbie McAlexander on 23rd Oct 2009

Ambrosia 30-752 A full porch spans the entire front façade of this country-style house plan, which is totally symmetrical except for the chimney. Its large kitchen is open to the nook ...

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New House Plan: Ambrosia

New House Plan: Dogwood 30-748

By: Debbie McAlexander on 9th Oct 2009

Dogwood 30-748 Craftsman detailing lends its distinctive appearance to this compact and charming home, designed to fit neatly on a fairly narrow city lot. Inside, family and friends will ...

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New House Plan: Dogwood

New House Plan: Metolius 30-746

By: Debbie McAlexander on 18th Sep 2009

Metolius 30-746 Natural light washes down through skylights in the vaulted great room at the core of this Prairie-style house plan. From the kitchen, you can scan this entire space across a ...

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New House Plan: Metolius