Contemporary Prairie with Port-Cochere

A contemporary prairie home boasting more than 3,000 square feet of living space

Its regal porte-cochere entrance is designed to extend out over a driveway

Two lofty doors swing open into a 13-foot-high foyer

Straight ahead, two sets of columns frame the entrance to a living room with a wide-hearthed fireplace

Den and dining room are to the left and right

All three of these rooms also have 13-foot ceilings, and windows fill most of their exterior walls

Double doors at the rear open onto a columned covered patio

Everyday life centers on the skylit kitchen and vaulted family room

A long eating counter provides partial separation and a fireplace adds cheer and warmth when skies turn dark

Other kitchen amenities include: a huge work island, walk-in pantry, built-in desk, and a plant shelf over the eating bar

A nook with built-in booth nestles into a sunny corner overlooking the home plan's patio, and a media room with an entertainment center is to the right

Utilities are close to both the kitchen and the secondary bedrooms, which share a two-section bathroom.