Bell Work- Review What are the three types of floor plans? What are the three basic interior zones?

Furniture Arrangement

Critical questions to ask yourself and your client. What activities are going to be taking place in the room? Who will be using the room? How much space is needed for movement? What type of floor plan do you have? Where are the architectural feature?

What is the function of the room? Work together at your table to brainstorm activities that are done in each type of room. Be prepared to share with the class. Living room/family room Dinning room Bedroom

Who will be using the room? Adults Children Create separate spaces Guests People with disabilities accessability

How much space is needed for movement? Traffic Flow- the ability of people to move around a room and between rooms. Circulation Pattern Anthropometrics- the study of the human body and it’s movement

Traffic Pattern Types Family Work Service Guest Most complex Developed from family’s living habits Well traveled route are short and direct Work Mostly involves the kitchen Work Triangle- traffic pattern between sink, refrigerator, and cooking units Service Movement in and out of the home Guest Easiest to determine Movement from entry to coat closet to living room with access to a bathroom

What type of floor plan do you have? Closed Each room can have its own style Open All rooms need to have harmony Combination

Where are the architectural features and utilities? Stairs Doors Avoid putting furniture behind doors Windows Focal points Outside views Electrical Outlets Placement of lamps Work stations

Furniture Arrangement Basics- Living room/Family room Secondary seating Primary conversation Area Main conversation area 8-12 feet in diameter If the room is larger than 10’x14’ there is room for a secondary seating area. Seating for 2-3 people Piano, desk or chair for one person

Furniture Arrangement Basics Dinning room Bedroom 3 feet of table length for each person seated There should be at least 36-44 inches of space from the table edge to be able to walk around when people are seated. Space on either side of the bed should be at least 22 inches Clearance in front of closet should be at least 33 inches