Chapter 6 Room Planning and living area Living
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Chapter 6 Room Planning, and living area
Living Area • The living area is the part of the house that most friends and guest see. • This is the area that usually becomes the showplace. • Comprises 1/3 of the house.
• It is the place for family get-togethers , and dining. • It is the area for recreation, entertaining and just relaxing.
• The living area is composed of a number of rooms. – – – – Living Room Dining Room Foyer Family Room Sunrooms Home Office Recreation Room
Living Rooms • Can be the center of activity. • Living rooms are of all sizes and shapes. • A small living room would only have about 150 square feet. • Average size would be around 250 square ft. • A large size may exceed 400 sq ft depending on the home.
• The most important questions to ask regarding size and design of a living room are: – What type of furniture – How often will the room be used – How many people will use the room – How many function will the room be used for. – Is the room proportion to the rest of the home
• The location of the living room should not be such that a natural traffic pattern will be established through it to other parts of the house. • Locate the room so other members of the family will not feel a need to use it as a hall to get to other areas of the house.
• Slightly raising or lowering the living room helps set it apart from other rooms. • If handicapped people are involved and wheel chair access is needed the room should stay on grade.
• If the building site contains a pleasing view then consideration should be given in designing the living room to take advantage of the view. • Consider orientation of the living room for maximum comfort and energy conservation. • The north side is usually shaded and cool.
• The use of large windows or sliding doors further encourage a feeling of spaciousness. • A properly designed living room can be a functional part of the house • Modern living rooms should be exciting, colorful and inviting.
• Main purpose of the dining room is to provide a place to eat. • Many homes provide a formal dining room and an eating area in the kitchen. • A small dining room would be 120 sq ft. and would provide space for a table and 4 chairs. Dining Rooms
• Medium dining room would provide space for 6 to 8 people with a buffet and china closet. (12’ x 15’) • A large dining room would range in size from 14’ x 18’ or larger. • In most cases a dining rooms size is determined by the need of the family
• Typical dining room furniture includes the table and chairs, buffet, china closet, and possible serving area. • Usually 2’-0” is ok behind the back of a chair and to the wall with someone sitting in the chair for clearance.
• Location of the dining room is important. It should be adjacent to the kitchen. • When you have an open dining room the room seems a lot bigger.
Entryway • Every house has at least one entryway but not all have a foyer. • There are three basic types of entryways: – Main entry – Service entry – Special purpose entry
• The foyer is that part of the house that you enter into and branch to other parts of the house. • A foyer will have a coat close. • The size of the foyer depends on the house. Foyer
• The size of the foyer will depend on several factors. – – Size of the house Cost of the house Location Personal preference Hall ways that are in homes are no narrower that 3’-0”. FHA recommends a 3’-6” hallway
• Well styled doors are a key element in the design of the entry. • Entry door are 3’ wide and vary in height. • Standard height is six feet eight inches • The service entrance from the garage is 2’ 8” wide and 6’-8” tall. • Back doors are 2’-8” minimums and 6’-8” tall.
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