Home Design Nasookin

Nasookin Home

This is a dramatic house for a dramatic site! The Nasookin has strong roof forms, which create very interesting spaces in the three upstairs bedrooms, while the arched and bow windows give the house a distinctive look. On a sloping site, the basement will readily accommodate a separate suite.

A large entry area with a mudroom/walk-in closet leads into an airy and open living/dining/family space that has natural light coming in to it from all sides. The kitchen is efficiently designed, and it includes a pantry, a skylight, and space for a desk. A deck is right off the dining room, making it ideal for outdoor dining. Bow windows in the living room bring in lots of daylight, and a fireplace anchors one side of the room. Off the living room are a guest room, a full bath, and an away room, which could accommodate a gas fireplace in the future.

Each of the two bedrooms on the upper floor has its own skylight. The master bedroom has a bath with both a tub and a shower, and the walk–in closet has an extra storage area by utilizing the space under the sloping roof rafters. The main hallway opens up to a TV/office space, with a full bath and space for a washer and dryer if desired on this floor.

Nasookin Design

The partially day lit basement has a guest room with a large closet for storage, and full bathroom, which accommodates a laundry area. The large family/recreation room takes up much of the basement level, and includes a separate media room and storage room. With the right site conditions, this floor can be easily turned into an in–law unit with its own entrance.