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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 Rooms Often the center of activity. Lifestyle will determine the
size and arrangement. Illustration shows a
conversation area.
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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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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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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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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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Dining Room Size
Large-Size Room 14' x 18' and larger. 252 square feet. Seating for 8 or more people.
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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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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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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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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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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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Family Recreation Room
A recreation room such as this appears warm and inviting for relaxing family activities.
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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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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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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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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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