DESIGN VIII.
A COTTAGE, COSTING $800 TO $1,050.
This design is an enlargement of the small cottage described in [Design I.] The arrangements are very complete in convenience, appearance, and economy.... Exterior, ([fig. 30]).—The outlines and style are simple. The front is enlivened by the Porch, Bay-Window, and other projections. The details of finish are of neat design, and in harmony, giving an agreeable expression of taste and refinement—features especially pleasing in cottage architecture.... Cellar, ([fig. 31]).—Hight in clear, 6½ feet. It is under the main building only; has two windows, and stairs leading to the first story. It contains 378 feet area, giving abundant room for all ordinary requirements.... First Story, ([fig. 32]).—Hight of ceiling, 9 feet. The best use is made of the space by having but few divisions, leaving good-sized rooms. The Hall is small, but is conveniently arranged to answer all necessary purposes. It is entered from the front porch, and communicates directly with the parlor and dining-room, and by the main stairs with the second story. There is sufficient room for a hat-rack at the right of the front door. The Parlor is of fair size, the large bay-window adding materially to its area and cheerfulness. With very little expense in furniture, this apartment may be made pleasant and cosey. The Dining-room extends the whole width of the house, and has a window at each end. It is conveniently arranged, with doors opening from the hall, parlor, kitchen, pantry, and to the stairs. The Kitchen is commodious and pleasant; has three windows, an outside rear entrance, and adjoins the dining-room, pantry, and bedroom. The Pantry is sufficiently large and convenient to answer the requirements of both dining-room and kitchen. It has a small window, and is thoroughly shelved. The Bedroom opens directly from the kitchen. Its purpose in the partial erection (as shown in [Design I.]) may be changed in the completed building here described by making it an auxiliary of the kitchen for the coarser work; or, if needed, it may still be used as a bedroom for help.... Second Story, ([fig. 33]).—Hight of ceiling, 8 feet. There is a hall, two chambers, two bedrooms, and two closets, in this story, and no waste room. The Hall is just large enough for convenience. The Chambers are of ample dimensions, with a chimney between them, admitting the use of stoves when required.... Construction.—The Foundations for the main house are of broken stone and mortar, showing three feet above ground, neatly pointed where exposed to sight. The Wing is supported on piers, as described in [Design I.] Girders (shown on the cellar-plan by dotted lines), supported on strong posts, carry the central portions of the building. The shortness of the spans between bearings allow very light floor-beams. It is, however, important that the beams should be bridged to secure uniformity of strength, and prevent vibrations. The Frame is constructed in the usual manner—all the ties, girts, and headers being “framed in.” The inclosing is sufficiently indicated in the estimate. The front windows have semi-circular heads outside. In their construction the frames and sash are square, to admit ordinary curtain fixtures on the inside. The circular head is outside of, and “planted” on the flat casing, or “blind-strip,” and is made perfectly tight by a flange of tin. The additional expense of such circular finish is but trifling, compared with its good appearance. The side and rear windows have square heads, with rabbeted drips. Blinds are intended for all windows above the cellar. Ventilators are placed in each gable. The Porch has boxed pedestals and columns, scroll-sawed balusters, and circular spandrels. The inside walls and ceilings are “sand-finished” on two coats of brown mortar. The main stairs are constructed with a quarter circle, and winders at the top. These winders extend beyond the hall into the ceilings of the dining-room (as sketched), but do not interfere with its use, or seriously injure its appearance. The Bay-Window is neatly arched on the inside. Marble mantels are put in the parlor and dining-room, and shelves in the chambers. The second story-hall is lighted through the door (sash) of the front bedroom.... Suggestions.—This plan was arranged to suit a village lot 25 feet in width, leaving a passage-way at the side. This necessitated placing the wing at the rear of the main house. If there is more ground, the wing may be placed at the right of the main part, facing the road. The communications between the dining-room and wing would be still similar to those shown. The window at the right of the dining-room would be placed in the rear. These changes entail no extra expense, if determined on before commencing to build.—Estimate cost of materials and labor for main house:
| 56 | yards excavation, at 20c. per yard. | $11.20 | |
| 875 | ft. stone-foundation, at 5c. per ft. | 43.75 | |
| 2,000 | brick, furnished and laid, at $12 per M. | 24.00 | |
| 340 | yards plastering, complete, at 25c. per yard. | 85.00 | |
| 1,126 | ft. of timber, at $15 per M. | 16.89 | |
| 2 | sills, 4 × 6 in. 24 ft. long. | ||
| 2 | sills, 4 × 6 in. 21 ft. long. | ||
| 9 | ties, 4 × 6 in. 24 ft. long. | ||
| 4 | ties, 4 × 6 in. 21 ft. long. | ||
| 4 | posts, 4 × 6 in. 19 ft. long. | ||
| 2 | plates, 4 × 6 in. 24 ft. long. | ||
| 1 | girder, 4 × 6 in. 21 ft. long. | ||
| 22 | beams, 3 × 6 in. 24 ft. long. | ||
| 250 | wall-strips, at 11c. each. | 27.50 | |
| 162 | siding, 9 in., at 20c. each. | 32.40 | |
| Cornice materials. | 18.00 | ||
| 135 | shingling-lath, at 5c. each. | 6.75 | |
| 8 | rough planks, at 20c. each. | 1.60 | |
| 24 | bunches shingles, at $1.25 per bunch. | 30.00 | |
| 112 | flooring, 9 in., at 25c. | 28.00 | |
| 2 | cellar windows, complete, at $4. | 8.00 | |
| 1 | bay-window, complete. | 40.00 | |
| 5 | plain windows, complete, at $12. | 60.00 | |
| Stairs, complete, $40; 12 doors, complete, $96. | 136.00 | ||
| Mantels, $39.91; porch, $30; closets, $10. | 79.91 | ||
| Nails, $9; painting, $50; carting, $12. | 71.00 | ||
| Carpenter’s labor (not included above). | 80.00 | ||
| Total cost of main house. | $800.00 | ||
| Add Design I.’s estimate for wing. | 250.00 | ||
| Total for whole complete. | 1,050.00 | ||
Fig. 30.—FRONT ELEVATION.
Fig. 31.—PLAN OF CELLAR.
Fig. 32.—PLAN OF FIRST FLOOR.
