Not So Big House – Ross Chapin Architects

What Makes a Good Porch?

The magic of a front porch comes from the way it is both private and public—belonging to the household, yet open to passersby. Sometimes it’s the perfect spot for reading a book or taking an afternoon nap. Other times it hosts a laptop supper or good conversation with friends. …

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May 28, 2025

Arnn Hill

Arnn Hill Arnn Hill 1662 2B 2B 2 Story1662 SF2 Bedrooms2 BathroomsFootprint 38′ x 52' (includes covered porches) Height to roof peak: 21' -7" Floor Plans and Elevations PDF Frequently Asked Questions License Agreement

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Three Gable House

Three Gable House The original Three Gable House was designed in collaboration with Kim Hoelting and built by Kim and his crew of craftsmen and was featured in the book The New Cottage Home by Jim Tolpin and in This Old House Magazine (October, 2004). This original version evolved to our current…

Swede Hill

Swede Hill The first and second floors total 1987 SF. Option: no basement. The plans call for a basement, but by working with your builder and engineer, the foundation plan may be modified. Swede Hill was featured in Better Homes and Garden. Swede Hill 1987 3B 2B First Floor: 1212…

Songbird

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Plumrose Family

Plumrose Plumrose 1660 2B 2.5B First Floor Living Room: 15'-6" x 11'-6" Kitchen: 10'-6" x 11'-9" Dining Room: 8'-9" x 7' Bedroom 1: 11'-4" x 13'-9" Laundry: 7' x 11'-6" Bathroom 1: full Bathroom 2: half Covered Porch: 14' x 8' Second Floor Bedroom 2: 13' x 13'-6" Room w/Options: 11'-6" x 27' Bathroom 3: full Total Area:…

Morgan Hill

Morgan Hill This house is featured in the book The House You Build by Duo Dickinson. Option:No lower level. The first and second floors total 1570 sf. The plans call for a basement, but by working with your builder and engineer, the foundation plan may be modified. Morgan Hill …

Kaleah

Kaleah With a steeply pitched roof and broad front porch, this house spells “home”. The kitchen is the hub around which family living revolves. It has an eye to the front door and living room and opens to the dining room. Step through a hall to the bedroom/den and up…

Gable House

Gable House The Gable House is at once simple and refined, traditional and contemporary. Its steeply pitched gabled roof, outdoor brick fireplace, and diamond-patterned chimney accents lend a distinctive character, echoed in the gabled dormer and cedar shingle siding. The rectangular plan and expressive roofline give it a quiet…