Room Planning

1. Room Planning Living Area 1

2. Living Areas • The living area is the most visible part of the house. • Comprises about 1/3 of the house. • The location of family gatherings. • For recreation, entertaining, and relaxing. • Not restricted to interior space. • Includes: • Living, dining, special-purpose, family recreation, and foyer. 2

3. Living Areas 3

4. Living Rooms • Often the center of activity. • Lifestyle will determine the size and arrangement. • Illustration shows a conversation area. 4

5. Formal Living Room 5

6. Living Room Size • Small Living Room • 150 square feet or less. • Average Size Living Room • Around 250 square feet. • Large Living Room • About 400 square feet. 6

7. Average Size Living Room 7

8. Large Living Room 8

9. Furniture Sizes 9

10. Location of the Living Room • Do not use as a traffic corridor. • Raising or lowering the floor level discourages through traffic. • Position room at grade level to connect with outside. • Take advantage of outside views. • Entrance should not be into the living room. 10

11. Living/Dining Relationship • Dining and entertaining are closely related. • Locate living room and dining room close together. • May be combined. • Use an informal divider in place of a wall. • An open plan appears larger than a closed plan. 11

12. Living and Dining Combination 12

13. Average Size Living Room ` • Designed for conversation. 13

14. Open Style Living Room 14

15. Dining Rooms • Popularity of dining rooms changes from time to time. • Lifestyle determines the need for a dining room. • May be formal or informal. • Special place for eating and family gatherings. 15

16. Formal Dining Room 16

17. Open Versus Closed Plan • Decide early whether the dining room will be open or closed. • A closed plan places the dining room in a cubicle. • Reduces overflow to other rooms. • House appears smaller and less dramatic. • An open plan enhances function and efficiency of the dining room. • Should be separated from the kitchen. 17

18. Closed Dining Room Plan 18

19. Open Dining Room Plan 19

20. Dining Room Size • Small-Size Room • About 120 square feet. • Seating for 4 to 6 people. 20

21. Dining Room Size • Medium-Size Room • About 12' x 15'. • 180 square feet. • Seating for 6 to 8 people. 21

22. Dining Room Size • Large-Size Room • 14' x 18' and larger. • 252 square feet. • Seating for 8 or more people. 22

23. Typical Dining Room Furniture • Table • Chairs • Buffet • China Cabinet • Server or Cart 23

24. Typical Dining Room Furniture 24

25. Location of Dining Room • The dining room should be adjacent to the kitchen. • It should also be adjacent to the living room. • Might be near the family room. • It should provide for the natural movement of guests. 25

26. Location of Dining Room 26

27. Entryway and Foyer • Every house has at least one entryway. • Not all houses have a foyer. • There are three basic types of entryways: • Main entry. • Service entry. • Special-purpose entry. 27

28. Variety of Entryways 28

29. Main Entry • The main entry should be centrally located. • It should open into a foyer. • You should be able to view callers without opening the door. • Glass side panels provide visibility, natural light, and design feature. 29

30. Main Entry 30

31. Service Entrance • The service entrance is usually connected to the kitchen or utility room. 31

32. Foyer • A foyer functions as a place to greet guests and remove coats and overshoes. • Needs soil-resistant flooring materials. • Slate, terrazzo, ceramic or asphalt tile, or linoleum. • Needs a coat closet at least 2' x 3' inside dimensions. 32

33. Foyer Design 33

34. Foyer Design 34

35. Size of Foyer • The size of the foyer will depend on several factors: • Size of the house. • Cost of the house. • Location of the foyer. • Personal preference. • Minimum size is 6' x 6'. • Average size is 8' x 10'. • Large size is larger than 8' x 10'. 35

36. Small Foyer Design 36

37. Family Recreation Room • A recreation room such as this appears warm and inviting for relaxing family activities. 37

38. Family Recreation Room • This family recreation room is located between the kitchen and garage. 38

39. Special-Purpose Rooms • Home office space. 39

40. Special-Purpose Rooms • Music room. 40

41. Special-Purpose Rooms • Sunroom. 41

42. Patios, Porches, and Courts • Patios, porches, and courts enlarge the area and function of a home. • For maximum effectiveness, they should be planned in the overall design. • Many people enjoy outdoor living. 42

43. Outdoor Living Space • Deck. 43

44. Outdoor Living Space • Patio. 44

45. Patios • Patios are near the house, but not structurally connected to it. • They are located at grade level. • Commonly used materials: • Concrete, brick, stone, rot-resistant wood. • Patios are used for relaxing, playing, entertaining, and living. • Give consideration to the patio location. • Privacy: Screens, walls, and plants. 45

46. Patios • This patio is an extension of the living space. 46

47. Porches and Decks • Porches and decks are different from patios in two ways: • Generally structurally connected. • Raised above the grade. • Porches are covered . • Decksare not covered. • May function as outdoor eating areas. • Balconies and verandas are types of porches that are higher. 47

48. Porches and Patios • This front entry porch is an integral part of the house. 48

49. Courts • Courts are similar to porches and patios. • Totally or partially enclosed by walls or roof. • May be used for dining, relaxing, talking, or entertaining. • May serve as interior gardens. • May be used to break up the floor plan or provide interior light. 49

50. Courts 50