Before and after: Revitalizing former best-selling plans

Coventry

Todd Hallett, AIA, CAPS
TK Design & Associates
thallett@tkhomedesign.com
248.446.1960
www.tkhomedesign.com

Plan size
Living area: 2,283 sf
Porches: 93 sf
Width: 40 feet, 2 inches
Depth: 36 feet  
Garage: 428 sf
Garage width: 20 feet, 4 inches
Garage depth: 21 feet, 7 inches

This home is a design that we re-imagined with Dave Erikson from Grayhawk Homes, based in Columbus, Ga. Our approach was to update the existing Coventry plan to make it build Lean and be more current. In general, home designs that were produced pre-recession are not doing as well as current designs in today’s market. This is occurring for two main reasons: downward pressure on pricing and trend shift. In this environment the bestselling designs are Lean and reflect the needs of today’s customer. Let’s take a closer look.

A. This space becomes flexible as the family’s needs change. It can act as an office/den or remain formal dining.
B. Repositioning the powder room creates more privacy and alleviates the feeling of being right off the Kitchen.
C. Large "Costco pantry" vastly increases kitchen storage
D. Reconfigured kitchen allows for island seating and opens up the space to bring in more natural light
E. Great room is open to kitchen dining space. The space acts as one large room, which is perfect for entertaining
F. Space has been allocated for a "stop and drop" at the family entrance. This is a great spot for keys, phone chargers, and anything else you can unload on the way in.
G. Repositioning the stairway allows the stair to be where the action is and takes it out of the foyer, where it felt “in your face” upon entry.
H. The foyer has been right-sized and no longer feels like a hallway.
I. Secondary bedrooms become larger, and a 12x12-foot dimension is great for drywall and carpet