Craftsman Duplex House Plan with Upstairs Beds and Laundry

This duplex is superbly designed with handsome windows and a covered porch that sweeps across the front

Two-car tandem garages at the foundation level are accessible from inside or out.The identical apartments are suited for a small family or for two roommates

Two bedrooms are sited on the top floor of each dwelling

The bedrooms feature a large closet and adjoining bath, complete with a linen closet

Laundry facilities are nearby

An open area serves as a study or home office, furnished with built-in storage units.The main floors host both formal and informal gathering spaces

The living and dining rooms are open to each other

The living room is graced with a fireplace

Built-ins in the dining room offer storage space for china.Walls of windows in the spacious kitchen and family room create an especially charming ambience

A gas fireplace is flanked by built-in cabinets for entertainment equipment, books, and collectibles

The kitchen revolves around an island, which can be used a workstation or a sit-down snack counter

A tall pantry cabinet augments kitchen storage.