ROOM PLANNING
Living 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
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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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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
 Table
 Chairs
 Buffet
 China Cabinet
 Server or Cart
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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
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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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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