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is usually necessary to utilize about half of one side of the 

 house for entry and stairway. This side is the logical one 

 for the porch. All rooms should contain as many windows 

 as possible. These not only are features of external appear- 

 ance, but will always add to interior attractiveness. A 



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After University of Minnesota 



Fig. 263. Second-floor plan 



fireplace adds greatly to the beauty of a living room and, 

 whether furnace or stove is used, it need not interfere with 

 the heating system. Besides making the room comfortable 

 on damp chilly days in spring and fall, it serves as a power- 

 ful ventilating agent. 



Bedrooms. One of the essential features of a bedroom 

 plan is room for a double bed. Too often a house is com- 

 pleted and it is found that there is no room for a bed to 



