Package kitchens, like this one in $26,900 model, offset any buyer's doubts about lack of cellars, Jalonack says. Healing unit, right center with louvred front is in kitchen of three models, serves as counter-top, eliminates utility room.

Kitchens and lots of storage space overcome resistance to no cellars

Entrance foyer (left) in three models has handsome flagstone floor. Interior brick wall in the $26,900 model is painted white. It also forms kitchen wall (above) and fireplace wall in living room (right). Interior paint has contrasting stipple applied by spray gun.

Living room (right) with big fireplace wall reflects the California-like interiors Jalonack chose for his houses. Although the Kingston market up to now has been strictly traditional, buyers like Jalonack's styles and drywall construction.