1. Room Planning
Living Area 1

2. 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. 2

3. Living Areas 3

4. Living Rooms Often the center of activity.
Lifestyle will determine the size and arrangement.
Illustration shows a conversation area. 4

5. Formal Living Room 5

6. Living Room Size Small Living Room Average Size Living Room
150 square feet or less.
Average Size Living Room
Around 250 square feet.
Large Living Room
About 400 square feet. 6

7. Average Size Living Room7

8. Large Living Room 8

9. Furniture Sizes 9

10. 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. 10

11. 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. 11

12. Living and Dining Combination12

13. Average Size Living Room`
Designed for conversation. 13

14. Open Style Living Room 14

15. 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. 15

16. Formal Dining Room 16

17. 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. 17

18. Closed Dining Room Plan18

19. Open Dining Room Plan 19

20. Dining Room Size Small-Size Room About 120 square feet.
Seating for 4 to 6 people. 20

21. Dining Room Size Medium-Size Room About 12' x 15'. 180 square feet.
Seating for 6 to 8 people. 21

22. Dining Room Size Large-Size Room 14' x 18' and larger.
252 square feet.
Seating for 8 or more people. 22

23. Typical Dining Room Furniture
Table
Chairs
Buffet
China Cabinet
Server or Cart 23

24. Typical Dining Room Furniture24

25. 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. 25

26. Location of Dining Room26

27. 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. 27

28. Variety of Entryways 28

29. 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. 29

30. Main Entry 30

31. Service Entrance
The service entrance is usually connected to the kitchen or utility room. 31

32. 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. 32

33. Foyer Design 33

34. Foyer Design 34

35. 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'. 35

36. Small Foyer Design 36

37. Family Recreation Room
A recreation room such as this appears warm and inviting for relaxing family activities. 37

38. Family Recreation Room
This family recreation room is located between the kitchen and garage. 38

39. Special-Purpose Rooms
Home office space. 39

40. Special-Purpose Rooms
Music room. 40

41. Special-Purpose Rooms
Sunroom. 41

42. 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. 42

43. Outdoor Living Space
Deck. 43

44. Outdoor Living Space
Patio. 44

45. 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. 45

46. Patios
This patio is an extension of the living space. 46

47. 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. 47

48. Porches and Patios
This front entry porch is an integral part of the house. 48

49. 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. 49

50. Courts 50

51. Gazebos
A gazebo is similar to a porch, but it is not attached to the house. It typically has open sides. 51