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2-Bedroom Farmhouse with Beltsville Kitchen Design No. 2
Title
2-Bedroom Farmhouse with Beltsville Kitchen Design No. 2
Date
1960
Relation
U.S. Department of Agriculture. Miscellaneous Publication Number 827
Excerpt
This spacious and attractive farmhouse was planned around the Beltsville Energy-Saving Kitchen Design No. 2. The house is of masonry and frame construction; it has a low-pitched roof, large window areas, a carport, and a basement.
The design lends itself to convenient indoor-outdoor living. Sliding glass doors in the living room lead onto a terrace. The family room is convenient to the living room, so that the entire area can be used for entertaining large groups.
The bedrooms are large, and well separated from the living area. A third bedroom could be provided by adding a partition between the den and living room. A part of the family room could also be partitioned off to provide another small bedroom near the bath, with access to the patio. This would appeal to families caring for elderly relatives who need a separate bedroom near the kitchen work area.
The design lends itself to convenient indoor-outdoor living. Sliding glass doors in the living room lead onto a terrace. The family room is convenient to the living room, so that the entire area can be used for entertaining large groups.
The bedrooms are large, and well separated from the living area. A third bedroom could be provided by adding a partition between the den and living room. A part of the family room could also be partitioned off to provide another small bedroom near the bath, with access to the patio. This would appeal to families caring for elderly relatives who need a separate bedroom near the kitchen work area.