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PROJECT
DATE CLIENT13 FEBRUARY 2012 RITCHEY - BARNOFF
The french homeparisian Townhouse
What Is A Townhouse?
A townhouse is...described as a luxurious house in a large city (ours is Paris), occupied entirely by one family
Our townhouse has 4 floors (Ground, First, Second, and Third)
There are 7 half and full bath rooms, 6 bedrooms, a drawing room, and a loft.
The Floor Plan
four floorsground - first - second - third
Ground floor
First floor
second floor
third floor
The Ground Floor
The Ground Floor...is the main floor of the house where the entrance hall, reception room, office, kitchen, and sitting room are located.
The Entrance Hall
A Place to...welcome guests to feel right at home. The entrance hall is used as a social room. FACT: Also known as Foyer
the entrance hallhttp://housetohome.media.ipcdigital.co.uk/96|00000d071|c621_orh550w550_French-grey-hallway.jpg
LA TABLE
LA PORTE
LE LUSTRE
L’ESCALIER
The Reception Room
A Place to...hold important get togethers and parties.
the reception roomhttp://media.rightmove.co.uk/57k/56044/19785654/56044_110531A_10531_IMG_13_0001_max_620x414.JPG
LE SOFA
LA PEINTURE
L’ÂTRE
LA TÉLÉVISION
The Office
A Place to...file important paperwork and do business.
the officehttp://thelennoxx.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/mo204_1.jpeg?w=497
LE BUREAU
LA CHAISE
The Kitchen/Breakfast
Room
A Place to...prepare food for the family to eat in the dining room (located on the First Floor).
the kitchen/breakfast roomhttp://kitchentablesandchairs.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/French-Provincial-Kitchen-Ideas-Design-600x398.jpg
LA RÉFRIGÉRATEURLA CUISINÉRE
LA TABLELA TABLE
L’ÉVIER
LE FOUR
The Sitting Room
A Place to...have family time and converse. Fact: In America, this room is called the living room.
The sitting roomhttp://files2.fatakat.com/2011/3/12990773695803.png
LA TABLE
LE CHAISE LONGUE
LE SOFA
L’ÂTRE
L’IMAGE
The First Floor
The First Floor...is the floor where the master bedroom and first guest bedroom are located. This floor also has a drawing room and dining room.
The Dining Room
A Place to...eat and have conversations about the day.
Fact: in French is la salle á manger
The Dining roomhttp://4szoba.hu/upload/images/photos/000/012/816/nyito_OK.jpg?1289320639
LA TABLE
LA CHAISE
LA LUSTRE
LA VITRINE
The Drawing Room
A Place to...have guests sit and feel comfortable. Drawing rooms are usually very well furnished.
the drawing roomhttp://assets.davinong.com/images/entry/2011/12/26/13222/french-country-decor.jpg
LA VITRINE
LA TABLE
LA CHAISE LOUNGE
LE MIROIR
Master Bedroom
A Place to...sleep and have privacy from the rest of the house.
the master bedroomhttp://www.mashup-communications.de/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/iStock_000003022946Large.jpg
LA CHAISE LOUNGE
LE LIT
LES RIDEAUX
En-Suite Bathroom
A Place to...get ready in the morning and carry on with bathroom duties.
En-suite bathroomhttp://resortside.com/park-city-4-bedroom/3-master-en-suite-bathroom.jpg
LE MIROIR
LA DOUCHE
LA TOILETTE
Bedroom
A Place to...hold guests or have other immediate family members stay and have privacy from the rest of the house.
Bedroomhttp://assets2.image.51hejia.com/4cec8a9086869766bf000013-2f6328747602c97ba72e9c8d5598b507.jpg
LE LIT
LA TABLE
The Second Floor
The Second Floor...has the last 4 bedrooms of the house along with 3 bathrooms.
The Hallways
A Place to...walk between rooms. Hallways are usually furnished in some places and have pictures/paintings.
the hallwayshttp://st.houzz.com/simages/447277_0_4-8262-contemporary-hall.jpg
LA PEINTURELA LUSTRE
LES MARCHES
Family Bathroom
A Place to...have all of the family carry out bathroom duties and get ready in the morning.
the family bathroomhttp://www.eamonnryan.com/ryanhomesdev/images/ThistlecroftFamilybathrm.jpg
LE MIROIR
LA DOUCHE LA BAIGNOIRE
LA TOILETTE
The Third Floor
The Third Floor...has only 3 rooms. There are 2 loft areas and another room that could be used as an attic or spare room.
The Loft Rooms
A Place to...have a place to be with the family and play games or relax.
The loft roomshttp://2.fimagenes.com/i/5/4/9b/am_53529_2280920_54138.jpg
LA TABLE
LE SOFA
The Attic/Spare Room
A Place to...have an extra bedroom or use as an attic for storage of house items.
The attic/spare room
http://interiordesignestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Increased-Houses-Designing-Attic.jpg
LE LIT
LE TAPIS
French TownhouseVs.
American Townhouse
Similarities
Similarities...
in a large city
smaller rooms
extremely homey and welcoming
Although France and the US are far apart, there are similarities between the two homes. A couple of those might be...
Differences
Differences...
more rooms (some odd -- sitting room)
less furniture
rooms decorated with history
not as modern as ours
Of course along with similarities of the two homes, there are also differences. Other than location they are...
Conclusion
In Conclusion...
A Parisian townhouse is found in a large city. They are very beautiful even though the space is somewhat small. The house is full of history with a slight modern touch. Although across seas and in a completely different environment and culture, the similarities between our homes and theirs number, and differences are few.