Steep rooflines, stone massing, and multipane windows bespeak English country cottage style on this homes exterior. But good looks arent the only thing this plan has to offer. Modern updates make this quaint home comfortable for a family. For example, transoms over the bay window and the front door, and windows on the garage door, draw light to the interiora vital tactic for creating a sense of spaciousness inside this relatively narrow, 40-foot-wide home. In addition, the large living/dining room off the entry is flexible. Set up two groupings of living room furnitureone for you and the other for the kidsor use the space nearest the kitchen as a formal dining area. The eat-in kitchen has a planning desk, a pantry, and an island, and provides space for a table amidst sunny windows.