LIVING AREAS

Living area

Part of the house that friends and guest see.It is usually a place of show, recreation and

entertainment. It roughly consumes one-third (1/3) of the

house. Living areas contain living rooms, dinning

rooms, foyers, and recreation rooms.

Living Room

Typically the living room is the center of activity.

The size of the living room depends on the lifestyle of the home owner.

Size Location

Come in all shapes and sizes .

Average size is between 250 – 400 square feet

Size and design are dependent upon: furniture, use, number of people, function, proportional to the house.

Should be located outside the main traffic patterns of the house. Not used as a main hallway.

Slightly raise or lower to room to set it apart.

Main entry should not open into the living room

If there is an external view, the room should be positioned to see it.

It should also be located close to the dining room for entertainment purposes.

Living Room

Windows and Doors Decor

Energy conservation and comfort should be taken into consideration.

Cooler climate house should have windows to the south.

Warmer climate areas should have windows to the north .

Living rooms should be colorful, exciting, and inviting.

Colors should complement the natural material of the house.

Décor should also follow the design of the house.

Living Room

Dining Rooms

Provides a location for eating. Dining rooms are designed with an open or

closed plan. Room size is dependent upon the number of

people who will be using it and furniture selection.

Location is mostly adjacent to kitchens and living rooms.

Plan Size

Closed Plan The room is a cubical

style that offers overflow into other rooms.

Open Plan The dining room and

living room are not closed of from each other.

Parting walls may be used to break up the rooms.

Average sizes range from 120 – 250 square feet. However bigger dinning rooms are becoming more popular.

Size and design are dependent upon : layout, outdoor viewing.

2-3 feet should be allowed from center to center of chars around the table.

2-3 feet should also be aloud for serving.

Dining Rooms

Décor Location

Color schemes should match the living room.

Controlled lighting should be used.

Should promote a bright, warm, and cheerful atmosphere.

For efficient use it should be adjacent to living rooms and kitchens.

Dinning Rooms

Entry room / Foyers

3 types of entry ways, main, service, and special purpose.

Foyer’s functions as a place to greet guests and remove outer wear.

A foyer must have a closet or clothing storage device.

Types Types

Main Entry Designed to impress. Centrally located to

provide easy access to multiple parts of the house

Protected from weather .

Average door size in 3’-0’’.

Service Entry Usually connected to the

kitchen. Mud rooms may be

placed between the kitchen and entry.

Special purpose entry Provide access to patios,

decks, and courts. Sliding doors are

commonly used.

Entryway

Design Décor

Flooring must be easy to clean. Tile, linoleum, and ceramic are common.

Must have a clothing storage devices. Closets are common.

Desirable size is 2.5ft x 4 ft

Match the color scheme of adjacent room.

The foyer is an extension of the main entry.

Parting walls may be used as diveders

Foyer

Size

Size depends on: Size of House Cost of house Location Preference

Average sizes are between 6ft x 6ft to 8ft x 10 ft.

Foyer

Recreation room

A place to play or conduct hobbies. Rec. rooms are located by living rooms,

kitchens, dinning rooms, and garages.These large areas separate noises from other

living areas. Also double as special purpose rooms .

Size Décor

Size depends on Intended use Number of people

using it Common size is 12’

– 20’Must contain

storage

Easy to clean floors Materials colors

should be easy to clean

Recreation room

Patios, Porches, Courts, and Gazebos

Used for “outdoor Living”Used to extend living facilitiesEnlarge the functions of a house

Patios Porches

Near house but not structurally connected.

Ground level Location is

dependent upon use.

Sizes range from 10 x 14 to 20 x 30

Structurally connected to house.

Raised above ground level and are covered.

Porches with out a roof are called decks.

Patios, Porches, Courts, and Gazebos

Courts Gazebo

Enclosed by wall or roof.

Used for dining and entertaining.

Roofed structure that is similar to a porch but detached from the house.

Has opened sides

Patios, Porches, Courts, and Gazebos

Service areas

Service areas

Designed to supplement living and sleeping areas.

Areas include kitchens, laundry rooms, garages, utility, and storage.

Kitchens

Used for food preparation.

May also contain dinning laundry and storage.

6 Styles of kitchens Straight Line L shaped Corridor Island U-Shaped Peninsula

Kitchens

Straight Line Style used in small

houses and apartments.

Space is limited

L-shaped Located along two

adjacent walls. Provides efficient

space.

Kitchens

Corridor Located on two

walls opposite of each other

Ideal for long narrow rooms

U-Shaped Most popular Efficient workspace Natural shape

provides a traffic barrier

Kitchens

Peninsula Efficient workspace Can easily be

connected to the dining area.

The peninsula can serve multiple purposes

Island Kitchen with an

island in the middle Island can serve

multiple purposes. Work space is

reduced.

Kitchens

Peninsula Efficient workspace Can easily be

connected to the dining area.

The peninsula can serve multiple purposes

Island Kitchen with an

island in the middle Island can serve

multiple purposes. Work space is

reduced.

Laundry Rooms

Provides and area for washing, drying, and mending clothes.

Must be ventilated and lighted Washing machines are always on the right

side of the dryer.

Garages

Place to store vehicles

Can be attached to the house

Single car garage 11 x 19 – 16 x 25

Double Car garage 20 x 20 – 25 x 25