Room PlanningLiving Area

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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.

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Living Areas

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Living Rooms Often the center of activity. Lifestyle will determine the

size and arrangement. Illustration shows a

conversation area.

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Formal Living Room

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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.

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Average Size Living Room

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Large Living Room

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Furniture Sizes

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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.

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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.

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Living and Dining Combination

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Average Size Living Room

Designed for conversation.

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Open Style Living Room

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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.

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Formal Dining Room

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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.

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Closed Dining Room Plan

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Open Dining Room Plan

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Dining Room Size

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

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Dining Room Size

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

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Dining Room Size

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

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Typical Dining Room Furniture

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Table Chairs Buffet China Cabinet Server or Cart

Typical Dining Room Furniture

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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.

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Location of Dining Room

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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.

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Variety of Entryways

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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.

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Main Entry

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Service Entrance

The service entrance is usually connected to the kitchen or utility room.

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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.

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Foyer Design

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Foyer Design

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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'.

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Small Foyer Design

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Family Recreation Room

A recreation room such as this appears warm and inviting for relaxing family activities.

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Family Recreation Room

This family recreation room is located between the kitchen and garage.

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Special-Purpose Rooms

Home office space.

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Special-Purpose Rooms

Music room.

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Special-Purpose Rooms

Sunroom.

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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.

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Outdoor Living Space

Deck.

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Outdoor Living Space

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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.

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Patios

This patio is an extension of the living space.

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Porches and Decks Porches and decks are different from patios in two ways:

Generally structurally connected. Raised above the grade.

Porches are covered . Decks are not covered. May function as outdoor eating areas. Balconies and verandas are types of porches that are

higher.

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Porches and Patios

This front entry porch is an integral part of the house.

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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.

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Courts

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Gazebos

A gazebo is similar to a porch, but it is not attached to the house. It typically has open sides.

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