Contemporary but not austere, exterior is a happy blend of redwood siding above stone foundation. Living room wall is recessed for privacy, sun protection. Awning-type windows with obscure-glass panes give privacy to streetside rooms. Note how balcony's horizontal lines balance vertical lines of siding.
WHEN you find a smart-looking house that's expertly designed and economically built, you've really found a treasure. This type of house doesn't "just happen" —it's a combination of sound planning and quality materials liberally laced with a sense of style. This gem-of-a house, home of Mr. & Mrs. Dwight T. Black of Webster Groves, Mo., cuts cost comers without sacrificing its basic aims: (a) to provide plenty of living space for a growing family., (b) to surround the family with eye-appealing details, and (c) to give those "extra" touches that border on the luxurious.
Controlled view is seen from dining area. Courtyard is formed by carport and baffle-type redwood fence that extends from carport to entry. Slicer draperies on ceiling track shape entrance hall. Balcony forms overhang, protects this room from direct sun.
Beauty and practicality make ideal companions. Because this end of living room faces the street, center section of window wall is exterior plywood with fixed glass above, screening the room from view of passersby and eliminating need for draperies. Two of the lower windows open for ventilation. Handsome built-in was constructed of stock shelving supported by angle irons; sliding doors of Dunox Hardboard were given glamor treatment with paint and unusual coverings—molded plastic at left and inexpensive woven-glass mats at right. Hi-fi speaker is housed behind panel of USG Perforated Hardboard. Note how ceiling of SHEETROCK gypsum wallboard extends beyond the glass.
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