Posted by David Bamford on October 30, 2008 at 22:18:17 user David.
In Reply to: Re: Beckfoot layout posted by Ed Kiser on October 30, 2008 at 20:41:23:
Most houses built on traditional lines could expect to have two major sides; a "presentation" side and a "service" side. The "presentation" side would have a front door in the middle, for receiving guests. Inside the front door there would be an "Entrance Lobby", and to one side of the lobby would be the stairs to the upper floor. The space under the stairs was/is usually used for storage of things that are not normally required on a day-to-day basis. On the "service side", the back door would normally open from the kitchen, or at least very close to it. The positioning of this door within the wall is more flexible.
David.