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Second Hickman Residence Floor Plans
The relationship of the carefully organized living spaces can be seen in the floor plan above. At the center of the design is the two-story entry which acts as a hallway to "take the traffic" to the other areas of the house. The living room is two steps down from the entry level, giving it a higher ceiling and giving guests the sense of "making an entrance" into the room. The front terrace is four steps below the main level to keep it from interfering with the view.
The kitchen is separate from the living room, but is not isolated from it, thus allowing communication between the two areas. It is also adjacent to three areas were food is served: the dining room, the family room and the breakfast porch. Note, too, that the garage is adjacent to the kitchen for bringing in the groceries.
The second floor studio is open to the entry and living room below, and it has north light and its own fireplace. Also on the second floor is a guest bedroom. Directly above the studio is the "observation deck" reached by outdoor steps from the balcony.
The master suite is at the end of the house with views both to the front and back, and it opens to a terrace with a spa. The fireplace also serves as a divider between the bedroom and dressing area and bath.