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Dormers are like the eyes of a house. Resting on roof tops they add headroom and light to upper stories and add interest to an otherwise plain roofline.
A gabled roof looks great from the outside and adds space and light inside.
If doghouse dormers or shed dormers aren't dressy enough, A-dormers can add an exciting design note, and they're easier to seal against the elements.
A gabled roof looks great from the outside and adds space and light inside.
Sq. Ft.: 5,985 | Bedrooms: 4 | Bathrooms: 4.5
A dormer is a roofed vertical addition, usually with a window, that juts out from a pitched roof. Building a dormer on your roof is a great way to add extra living space to your home by taking advantage of unused loft or attic space. This...
Sq. Ft.: 2,987 | Bedrooms: 1-4 | Bathrooms: 1.5-2.5
A gabled roof looks great from the outside and adds space and light inside.
A gabled roof looks great from the outside and adds space and light inside.
This local developer and architect built two new properties requiring windows and doors to give a quality and heritage feel to the property.
There are several types of dormers, each with its own set of characteristics that contribute to the overall structure's aesthetics.
Sq. Ft.: 2,575 | Bedrooms: 4 | Bathrooms: 3.5
A gabled roof looks great from the outside and adds space and light inside.
A gabled roof looks great from the outside and adds space and light inside.
A shed dormer can be the best way to add space to a one-and-a-half-story house, but you have to get the details right if you want it to be an asset and not an eyesore.
If you’re thinking about adding dormers to your home, you have a lot of architectural styles to choose from. Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of dormers, the cost to add a dormer, and the different types of dormers you can choose.
This home had leaky skylights. The customer did not want to replace the skylights but fill in the holes the removal would leave, as a option our representative suggesting adding the Windowed Dormers as to not lose the light and add appeal to the front of the home. The customer loved the idea and decided to move forward with the project.
Leslie and Heather, the owners of a 100-year-old 1 1⁄2-story house in Seattle’s Capitol Hill district, were tired of hiking downstairs in the middle of the night from their attic bedroom to the first-floor bathroom. To make matters even more inconvenient, the laundry room was still farther below in the basement. Leslie and Heather wanted to simplify their lives and their floor plan by putting all three spaces on one level.
Rustic detailing enhances the exterior of this attractive split bedroom Craftsman house plan. Decorative brackets add character to the gables and a decorative shed dormer with exposed rafter tails above the front porch adds to the curb appeal. Inside, columns instead of walls are used to provide support, giving the home an airy feel with its wonderful sightlines. The stunning vaulted and beamed ceiling of the family room carries out onto the rear porch too. The split bedroom layout works well giving the master suite its privacy. Homeowners get pampered with tray ceilings in both the bedroom and the large sitting room that opens to the rear porch. Even the master bathroom is vaulted and there's a window seat in the huge walk-in closet. Across the home, two bedrooms share a bath. Related Plans: Get an additional garage with house plans 68404VR and 68757VR.
Right-scaled gable dormers can both bring in light and add interest to a plain roof.
A gabled roof looks great from the outside and adds space and light inside.
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If doghouse dormers or shed dormers aren't dressy enough, A-dormers can add an exciting design note, and they're easier to seal against the elements.
With its long, simple roof, a shed dormer adds the most floor space and more opportunities for windows than other dormer types.
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This Craftsman design offers copious curb-appeal with an angled garage, decorative gables adorned with timber wood accents, a shed dormer, and a column-framed front porch. This floor plans thoughtful layout maximizes its square footage. The kitchen cooktop-island overlooks the great room and the spaces share a cathedral ceiling. A luxury screened porch enjoys a fireplace for year-round enjoyment and is topped with a cathedral ceiling and skylights. The master suite enjoys privacy at the rear of the home and opens to a relaxing porch. A mud room, oversized utility room, and walk-in pantry provide added functionality, while the 500 sq ft bonus room offers a range of possibilities.
A gabled roof looks great from the outside and adds space and light inside.
Adding a shed dormer extends living space, provides light, and expands headspace. A dormer window gives visual interest and adds balance to your home.
A well-planned construction sequence contains the debris and keeps the rain out of the house.
Sq. Ft.: 2,660 | Bedrooms: 3 | Bathrooms: 2.5
Doing different things with dormers
This estate features an elegant, southern plantation-styled brick manor home with a guest cottage and a garage that frames a tree-lined entry green and arrival court. A luxurious resort-style pool, spa, and fountain is the center of the outdoor living area, open to the beautiful views of the countryside. An outdoor dining pavilion and a wellness health pavilion flank both sides of the pool completing this special homesite.
A single dormer sits atop the hip and valley roof, while timber-framed gables face forward for added curb appeal on this one-level, country house plan. The detached, double garage includes an optional bonus room on the second level. The open-concept floor plan provides a light and airy flow in the heart of the home. A large kitchen island anchors the living space, and the living room's fireplace adds a sense of comfort. Enjoy the outdoors on the covered patio, or include a grill for summer barbecues. The serene master bedroom is nestled into the back corner of the home, and features an en suite with five fixtures and a roomy walk-in closet. Bedrooms 2 and 3 are located near the front entry, and share the hall bath. IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to state regulations, the CAD version may not be sold to residents of Alabama, Louisiana, New Mexico, Tennessee and Texas. If residing in any of the aforementioned states, the PDF version does not come with a release to make plan modifications. Please contact us for more information.
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A gabled roof looks great from the outside and adds space and light inside.
A gabled roof looks great from the outside and adds space and light inside.
A gabled roof looks great from the outside and adds space and light inside.
