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Chapter 8
Room
Planning—
Living Area
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Chapter 8 Overview
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Introduction
Designing with CADD
Living Rooms
Dining Rooms
Entryway and Foyer
Family Recreation Room
Special-Purpose Rooms
Patios, Porches, Courts, and Gazebos
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Learning Objectives
• 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.
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Learning Objectives
• 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.
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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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Designing with CADD
• CADD-generated rendering of a living area.
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Designing with CADD
• CADD-generated rendering of an
exterior living area.
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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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Beauty and Charm
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Average Size Living Room
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Large Living Room
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Size and Design Questions
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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?
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Furniture Sizes
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Selecting Furniture
• Specific furniture should reflect room use.
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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.
• 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.
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Poorly Located Living Room
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Minimized Through Traffic
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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 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.
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Living and Dining Combination
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Spaciousness Through Glass
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Living Room Decor
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Should be exciting.
Use color.
Use texture.
Hide weak points.
Coordinate the
interior and exterior
decor.
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Living Room Decor
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Warm and Cool Colors
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Average Size Living Room
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• 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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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
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Typical Dining Room Furniture
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Dining Room Arrangement
• The dining room furniture arrangement
depends on the room layout.
• An outdoor vantage point should be
considered when arranging furniture.
• Orientation to other rooms should be
considered.
• Sufficient space should be provided
between furniture.
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Dining Room Arrangement
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Furniture Spacing
• The centerline of chairs around a table
should be at least 2'-3" apart.
• Provide ample space for serving.
• Usually 2'-0" is sufficient space behind
chairs.
• Consider space for wheelchairs.
• A minimum of 32" is needed to pass
between obstacles.
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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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Location of Dining Room
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Dining Room Decor
• The dining room decor should
encourage a happy conversation time.
• Controlled lighting is desirable.
• The color scheme is usually the same
as the living room.
• Flooring should be durable.
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Lighting Focus
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Bright and Cheery Atmosphere
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Good Traffic Circulation
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Ideal Location
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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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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.
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Entry Protection
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Functional Entry
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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.
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Entry Doors
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Service
Entrance
• The service entrance
is usually connected
to the kitchen or
utility room.
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Special-Purpose Entries
• Special-purpose
entries provide
access to patios,
decks, and terraces.
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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 Materials
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Foyer Design
• Should capitalize on the design aspects
of the entryway.
• Consider unity between the inside and
outside.
• Use planters or potted plants as
informal dividers.
• An open plan is more desirable.
• Use mirrors to create an open feeling.
• Consider lighting for effect and safety.
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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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Entry and Foyer Design
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Split-Entry Design
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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.
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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
• The activities in this simple recreation
room are focused around the
entertainment center.
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Family Recreation Room
• This family recreation room is located
between the kitchen and garage.
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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.
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Basement Recreation Room
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Recreation Room Design
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• For relaxing, reading, and writing.
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Recreation Room Design
• For hobbies, work, and music.
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Recreation Room Design
• For board games, singing, or
conversation.
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Recreation Room Design
• Functional furniture emphasizes the
theme.
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Recreation Room Design
• Storage in the recreation room.
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Recreation Room Design
• Creative decorating gives the recreation
room life and excitement.
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Recreation Room Design
• Designed for conversation and reading.
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Recreation Room Design
• Action room for young people.
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Special-Purpose Rooms
• Home office, sunroom, music room,
sunroom, computer room, etc.
• May be part of another room.
• May be located to the side or rear of the
house.
• Special-purpose rooms frequently have
unique requirements:
– Storage, lighting, ventilation, plumbing, and
electrical.
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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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Special-Purpose Rooms
• Storage space is a
primary consideration.
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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
• Patio.
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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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Types of Patios
• This patio is an extension of the living space.
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Types of Patios
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Types of Patios
• Quiet, secluded patio.
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Types of Patios
• Patio with a swimming pool.
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Porches and Decks
• Porches and decks are different from
patios in two ways:
– Generally structurally connected.
– Raised above the grade.
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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 Decks
• This enclosed porch
is an excellent place
to relax and enjoy a
beautiful view.
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Porches and Decks
• This multilevel deck
enhances the
architectural design
of the home.
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Porches and Patios
• Covered dining patio-porch.
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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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Porch Application
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Patio Application
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