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Viewing the Open Floor Plan

Bob is inside one of the Mashpee, Massachusetts, affordable homes where the work is nearly completed. Bob walks us through a non-traditional open floor plan in this Colonial-style home. The living room opens onto the eat-in area of the spacious kitchen. Off of the kitchen is another room suitable for use as a dining room, study, or playroom. Bellawood floors run throughout the rooms. Kenmore appliances have been installed in the kitchen.
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Viewing the Open Floor Plan

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" On the inside we've got the house almost finished we're talking about an open plan not the traditional plan that you would find in the center entry colonial. But the living room opens onto a dining area off for the kitchen it's all totally open so that this you know perfect for a modern -- but there's also an additional room which could be used. As a dining room or as a den. And throughout we've got these beautiful bellawood floors and of course the kenmore appliances."

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