Room Planning Living Area

1. 1 Chapter 8 Room Planning�Living Area

2. 2 Learning Targets Identify the rooms and areas that comprise the living area. Apply design principles to planning a living room. Integrate the furniture in a living room plan. Analyze a dining room using good design principles.

3. 3 Learning Targets Design a functional entry and foyer. Communicate the primary design considerations for a recreation room. Integrate patios, porches, and courts into the total floor plan of a dwelling.

4. 4 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.

5. 5 Living Areas

6. 6 Living Rooms Often the center of activity. Lifestyle will determine the size and arrangement. Illustration shows a conversation area.

7. 7 Formal Living Room

8. 8 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.

9. 9 Average Size Living Room

10. 10 Large Living Room

11. 11 Size and Design Questions What furniture is planned? How often will the room be used? How many people are expected? Is it a multipurpose room? Is the size in proportion to the rest of the house?

12. 12 Furniture Sizes

13. 13 Location of the Living Room Do not use as a traffic corridor. Raising or lowering the floor level discourages through traffic. Set the living room off to the side. Position room at grade level to connect with outside. Take advantage of outside views. Entrance should not be into the living room.

14. 14 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.

15. 15 Living Room Orientation Consider maximum comfort and energy conservation. In warm climates, use northern orientation. Large windows and glass sliding door add spaciousness. Walls should not be broken with too many small windows or doors. The living room should be used.

16. 16 Living and Dining Combination

17. 17 Average Size Living Room Designed for conversation.

18. 18 Open Style Living Room

19. 19 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.

20. 20 Formal Dining Room

21. 21 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.

22. 22 Closed Dining Room Plan

23. 23 Open Dining Room Plan

24. 24 Dining Room Size Small-Size Room About 120 square feet. Seating for 4 to 6 people.

25. 25 Dining Room Size Medium-Size Room About 12' x 15'. 180 square feet. Seating for 6 to 8 people.

26. 26 Dining Room Size Large-Size Room 14' x 18' and larger. 252 square feet. Seating for 8 or more people.

27. 27 Typical Dining Room Furniture Table Chairs Buffet China Cabinet Server or Cart

28. 28 Typical Dining Room Furniture

29. 29 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.

30. 30 Location of Dining Room

31. 31 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.

32. 32 Variety of Entryways

33. 33 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.

34. 34 Main Entry

35. 35 Entryway Design Features The entryway should provide protection from the weather using: Wide overhangs. Recessed entry. It should be compatible with the overall house design. It should provide enough space for several people. Consider handicapped accessibility.

36. 36 Entry Protection

37. 37 Entry Doors Good styling is important for main entry doors. Should conform to the overall design. Normally 3'-0" wide and 1-3/4" thick. 34" minimum for a wheelchair. Standard heights are 6'-8" and 8'-0". Two doors add emphasis and function.

38. 38 Service Entrance The service entrance is usually connected to the kitchen or utility room.

39. 39 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.

40. 40 Foyer Design

41. 41 Foyer Design

42. 42 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'.

43. 43 Small Foyer Design

44. 44 Family Recreation Room Purpose: To provide a place where the family can play or pursue hobbies. Design for function. Design for easy maintenance. Can serve as an overflow space. Locations: Near dining or living rooms, between kitchen and garage, adjacent to patios, or in the basement.

45. 45 Family Recreation Room A recreation room such as this appears warm and inviting for relaxing family activities.

46. 46 Family Recreation Room This family recreation room is located between the kitchen and garage.

47. 47 Recreation Room Design Consider the number of people to use the room. Consider the type of activity. Size is related to furniture selection. Common size is 12' x 20'. Choose functional materials that are easy to maintain. Choose bright colors.

48. 48 Special-Purpose Rooms Home office space.

49. 49 Special-Purpose Rooms Music room.

50. 50 Special-Purpose Rooms Sunroom.

51. 51 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.

52. 52 Outdoor Living Space Deck.

53. 53 Outdoor Living Space Patio.

54. 54 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.

55. 55 Types of Patios This patio is an extension of the living space.

56. 56 Types of Patios

57. 57 Types of Patios Quiet, secluded patio.

58. 58 Types of Patios Patio with a swimming pool.

59. 59 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.

60. 60 Porches and Patios This front entry porch is an integral part of the house.

61. 61 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.

62. 62 Courts

63. 63 Gazebos A gazebo is similar to a porch, but it is not attached to the house. It typically has open sides.