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Chapter 7
Room
Planning—
Sleeping Area
and Bath
Facilities
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Chapter 7 Overview
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Areas of a Residence
Accessibility Considerations
Designing with CADD
Sleeping Area
Bath Facilities
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Learning Objectives
• Discuss factors that are important in the
design of bedrooms.
• Plan the size and location of closets for
a typical residence.
• Plan a furniture arrangement for a room.
• List the requirements to make a
bedroom accessible to the disabled.
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Learning Objectives
• Implement important design
considerations for bathrooms.
• Plan a bathroom that follows solid
design principles.
• List the requirements to make a
bathroom accessible to the disabled.
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Three Basic Areas of a
Residence
• Sleeping Area
– Where the family sleeps and rests.
• Living Area
– Where the family relaxes, dines, entertains
guests, and gathers.
• Service Area
– Where food is prepared, clothes are
laundered, goods are stored, the car is
parked, and house equipment is stored.
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Three Basic Areas of a
Residence
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People with Special Needs
• Consider how the main areas of the
home can be made accessible for
people with special needs.
– There are 8.6 million Americans using
wheelchairs, canes, walkers, crutches, or
other aid.
– There are more than 35 million Americans
over 65 in the US.
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Designing with CADD
• CADD is efficient for designing homes.
• Use the CADD symbols library to speed
up your work.
• CADD allows you to develop your own
custom symbols.
• Use manufacturer supplied symbols
when they are available.
• CADD can produce rendered views.
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Designing with CADD
• This bathroom was designed and
rendered with CADD.
(SoftPlan Systems, Inc. )
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Sleeping Area
• The sleeping area comprises about
one-third of the home.
– It includes bedrooms, bathrooms, dressing
rooms, and nurseries.
– Is normally located in a quiet area of the
home.
– It should have a south or southwest
orientation.
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Sleeping Area
• Houses are frequently categorized by
the number of bedrooms.
• The family size usually determines the
number of bedrooms.
• Each person should have their own
bedroom.
• One-bedroom homes are difficult to sell.
• Three-bedroom homes are most
popular.
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Sleeping Area
• A personalized
bedroom.
(Stanley Hardware)
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Sleeping Area
• Include an extra bedroom if possible.
(E. Uecker, Radiant Heat, Inc.)
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Sleeping Area
• Bedrooms should be grouped in a
separate wing or level of the home.
• Split Bedroom Plan
– Separates the master bedroom from the
other bedrooms.
– Provides greater privacy.
• A bedroom should have access to the
hall.
• Place bedrooms close to a bathroom.
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Sleeping Area
• Bedroom locations.
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Small Bedroom
• FHA recommends a minimum size of
100 square feet for a bedroom.
• This bedroom has the bare essentials.
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Average Size Bedroom
• An average size bedroom contains
between 125 and 175 square feet.
• Provides ample space for a double bed,
chest of drawers, dresser, tables, etc.
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Large Bedroom
• Has over 175 square feet of floor space.
• Provides space for additional furniture.
• May have its own private bath.
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Bedroom Furniture
• Bedroom design is directly related to
furniture size and arrangement.
– Determine common furniture sizes.
– Design the bedroom with a specific
arrangement in mind.
– Use CADD or the furniture cutout method
for planning.
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Bedroom Furniture Sizes
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Using CADD to Design a
Bedroom
• Call up furniture symbols from the
symbols library.
• Drag symbols around to form a plan.
• Orient the furniture symbols to perfect
the layout.
• Save the plan.
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Using CADD to Design a
Bedroom
• Determine the size of the furniture.
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Using CADD to Design a
Bedroom
• Insert symbols.
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Using CADD to Design a
Bedroom
• Create the desired arrangement.
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Bedroom Furniture Clearance
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Bedroom Furniture Clearance
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Bedrooms for Handicapped
• More convenient with an adjoining bath.
• Provide ample space to maneuver and
turn a wheelchair.
– Provide 3' on one side of the bed.
– Provide 4' between stationary objects.
– Provide 5' in front of a closet.
• Mattress and wheelchair seat should be
the same height.
• Provide 10" to 13" under the bed.
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Bedroom Closets
• FHA recommends 4
linear feet of closet rod
space for a male; 6
linear feet for a female.
• Minimum depth is 24".
• Locate on interior wall.
• Locate near bedroom
door.
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Bedroom Closets
• There are a variety of bedroom closet
doors from which to choose:
– Sliding, bi-fold, accordion, flush
• Full openings are more accessible.
• Consider the needs of wheelchair users.
• Usual door height is 6'-8" or 8'-0".
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Bedroom Closet Accessibility
for Handicapped
• Closet rods should be 40" to 48" from
the floor.
• Use adjustable shelves.
• Shelf height should be 18" to 45" above
the floor.
• Shelf depth should not exceed 16".
• Clothes hooks should be no more than
40" from the floor.
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Bedroom Windows and Doors
• Placing windows on two walls is best.
• Draft should not blow across the bed.
• Ribbon windows provide privacy for first
floor bedrooms.
• Provide at least one entry door.
• Door size: 1-3/8" thick, 6'-8" high, 2'-6"
to 3'-0" wide; 3'-0" wide for wheelchairs.
• Door width should be 2'-6" to 2'-10".
• Door should swing into the bedroom.
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Functional Bedroom Layout
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Bathrooms
• Bathrooms in today's homes are more
attractive than traditional bathrooms.
• Modern bathrooms are larger.
• Today’s homes have more bathrooms.
– All homes require at least one bathroom.
– Most homes have two or more baths.
• Bidets are common in modern baths.
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Bathrooms
• A small, traditional
bath.
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Bathrooms
• A large,
modern bath.
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Bathrooms
• A small bath with a shower.
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Bathrooms
• A minimal bath.
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Bathrooms
• An elaborate bath.
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Locations of Bathrooms
• One or more bathrooms should be near the
bedrooms and living areas of the home.
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Baths Per House Design
• Two-Story House
– Requires at least 1-1/2 baths.
– Full bath on second floor near bedrooms.
– 1/2 bath has a water closet and lavatory.
• Split-Level House
– Requires at least 1-1/2 baths.
– Full bath on sleeping level.
• Ranch Style House
– Small: 1-1/2 baths. Large: 2 baths.
• Finished basement or attic: 3/4 bath.
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Bath Size
• A minimum size bath is 5' x 8'.
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Bath Size
• A large bath may be
10' x 10' or larger.
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Bathrooms for Special Needs
• A wheelchair requires a clear space of
5' x 5' or greater.
• The family bath requires more
countertop and storage space.
• The mirror should be tilted downward
for wheelchair users.
• Medicine cabinets should be mounted
with the top shelf not over 50-1/2" high.
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Double-Entry Bath
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Two-Compartment Bath
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Bathroom
Fixture Sizes
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Bathroom Mirror Placement
• A mirror should be
placed above the
sink or a full-length
mirror can be
installed on a
bathroom wall or
door.
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Sink Cabinets or Vanities
• Sink cabinets or vanities provide muchneeded countertop and storage space.
• Twin lavatories are desirable when
more than one person is using the bath.
• Lavatory Types
– Countertop mounted.
– Wall mounted.
– Pedestal models.
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Lavatory and Vanity
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Pedestal
Lavatory
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Standard
Vanity Sizes
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Vanity Accessibility
• Allow 26" to 30" from underside of sink
to floor for wheelchair armrests.
– 30" to 34" is preferable.
• Insulate exposed pipes to prevent
burns.
• Faucet handles should be no more than
18" from front of sink.
– Lever-type handles are preferable.
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Water Closet
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Minimum Water Closet
Clearances
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Bathtub Safety Features
• Bathtub floors should be flat and slip
resistant.
• Nonskid bottoms reduce falls.
• Grab rails improve safety.
• Built-in bath seat platforms are required
by many elderly and handicapped
persons.
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Shower Stalls
• Tub and shower units are available.
• Separate shower stalls are popular.
• Prefabricated showers are available in
metal, fiberglass, and plastic.
• Custom showers are available with
ceramic tile, marble, or similar materials.
• Shower sizes: 30" x 30" to 36" x 48".
• Should have slip resistant floors.
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Ceramic
Shower Stall
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Accessible Shower Stalls
(Aqua Glass)
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Whirlpools, Jacuzzis, Saunas
• A whirlpool can be
used as a bathtub,
bubbling bath, or spa.
• A Jacuzzi can be
used as a whirlpool
or tub.
• A sauna can be part
of the bath or
separate.
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Bathroom Ventilation
• Bathroom ventilation is a necessity.
• Ventilation can be provided by windows
or an exhaust fan.
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Plan for Bath Safety
• Electrical switches should not be within
reach of the tub.
• Use ground fault circuit interrupter
(GFCI) receptacles in the bathroom.
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Plan for Bath Safety
• Do not use flooring materials that
become slick when wet.
• Provide grab bars near the water closet,
tub, and shower.
• Install water temperature control
devices for safety.
• Install water pressure devices.
• Use shatterproof glass in the shower
and tub enclosures.
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Accessible Shower
(Universal-Rundle Corporation)
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Accessible
Shower and Tub
Combination
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Bathroom Decor
• The bathroom
decor should
provide for easy
cleaning.
• Resists moisture.
• Provides a pleasing
atmosphere.
(Pittsburgh Corning Corporation)
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Fixtures on One Wall
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Large Island Bath
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His-and-Her Bath
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