House Plan 1537 | Family-Friendly Ranch

12 comments on "Classic small farmhouse plan | Donald Gardner Architects "

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  Scott Keenen on September 10, 2020 - 10:29AM

  Most of my comments already made but to echo them. Love the pantry access from the garage - great idea. Also the master bath access to the utility room. I like the open kitchen and usually prefer when it is a part of the living area - what you have here off to the side works tho - I think. I would not put wall as suggested by Debbi. For the pantry I would use cabinet doors as the entry - I really love when the cabinet actually opens up to a large walk in pantry - hidden pantry. Not sure if I have seen that in one of your plans yet. Would definitely put outdoor kitchen in the plan.

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    Echo on September 11, 2020 - 2:59PM

    Thank you, Scott! A hidden pantry is a very cool idea!!

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  Debbi Siebert on June 04, 2020 - 3:18PM

  I like the exterior; I don't like a gazillion gables and I like the balanced look this has. I like the kitchen off to the side of the living/dining. I would suggest this for the kitchen: make a solid wall extending from the island edge towards that wall the refrig sits on. Because I don't like seeing big metal refrigs, and making this "leg" of the kitchenclosed off from the living, means it can contain the microwaves, toaster ovens, coffee makers and other noisy and visually messy countertop appliances all hidden from public view. We designed our kitchen this way and I LOVE it; kinda like a Butler's pantry area. The publicly viewed countertop can be kept clean and sleek. I also like the layout of the bathroom between the two bedrooms; thank you for not having a toilet in sight when the door is open. We designed our powder room this way so the toilet is out of view when the door is open and is on the other side of a pony wall so the space is kept visually expansive. And for my own personal preference not to have to go through a bathroom to a closet, I would slide that Master closet entrance over into the Master bedroom wall, but that's just me. I would enjoy this layout.

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    Echo on June 04, 2020 - 4:36PM

    Thank you, Debbi!

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  Jenny on October 11, 2019 - 6:09PM

  Hi, Can you please tell me when this plan will be available to view with all room measurements ... like a final drawing I’m guessing is what I’m asking for. We really like this house plan just as it is. Thank you !!

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    Echo on October 14, 2019 - 1:16PM

    Hi Jenny. This design has not been selected for completion at this time. You can order the design and we can get it added to our completion schedule. If you're interested in getting pricing and a time frame, please contact us at 1-800-388-7580.

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  Della Greymane on September 25, 2019 - 12:02PM

  This is exactly what we have been looking for as an empty nest home. The pantry access from the garage is a nifty little touch. The only thing we might change is the addition of an outdoor kitchen on the back porch.

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    Echo on September 25, 2019 - 4:15PM

    Thank you, Della!

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  Darla on September 14, 2019 - 8:13AM

  This plan is closer to my dream that any of your designs. I love that you have included a bath in the bonus, something that is missing in many of your designs. I do want walk-in closets for the secondary bedrooms, however. It is just my husband and I, and we will use these rooms for our hobbies, and want better closet space. I love the gable, and the big porches, just right for a farm house! I love the big kitchen, I do cook! But not a fan of the angle of the island. I would rather see the pantry and the island be symmetrical. I like the garage access to the pantry, saves steps with heavy bags! Overall, great plan!

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    Echo on September 16, 2019 - 8:07AM

    Hi Darla! Thank you for your thoughtful feedback! Let us know if you are interested in ordering this conceptual design. We can complete modifications to make it fit you needs! 1-800-388-7580.

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  Marcus Jordan on June 04, 2019 - 12:10AM

  Front elevation of 1537 I would like to see a more scaled down front porch without the gable above. simplify the front by making an open exposed beam front porch that would take the place of the gable above. We are building in the near future for our LAST home, our first was a DG plan, best home we built to date.

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    Echo on June 04, 2019 - 7:57AM

    Thank you for your feedback, Marcus!

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