Home Plan: Ranch house brings the outdoors in

The angled garage of this Craftsman ranch keeps the focus on the striking entry. This split-bedroom layout provides the best of both worlds: privacy for the master suite, and togetherness in the open gathering zones. The foyer offers a view of the vaulted great room with a fireplace and built-in media center. The great room then flows out through a set of French doors to the vaulted outdoor room with a fireplace of its own. The island kitchen looks into both the dining room and great room. The master suite features a spacious bathroom and walk-in closet. The office is equipped with built-in shelves and a window seat. A short hall leads to the two secondary bedrooms and their Jack and Jill bath. A bonus room above the garage gives space for later expansion. The garage has been modified in the photo to hold a third bay.