1. PowerPoint Presentation
Publisher The Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Tinley Park, Illinois 1

2. Room Planning— Sleeping Area and Bath Facilities
Chapter 7
Room Planning— Sleeping Area and Bath Facilities 2

3. Chapter 7 Overview Areas of a Residence Accessibility Considerations
Designing with CADD
Sleeping Area
Bath Facilities 3

4. Learning Objectives
Discuss factors that are important in the design of bedrooms.
Plan the size and location of closets for a typical residence.
Plan a furniture arrangement for a room.
List the requirements to make a bedroom accessible to the disabled.
(continued) 4

5. Learning Objectives
Implement important design considerations for bathrooms.
Plan a bathroom that follows solid design principles.
List the requirements to make a bathroom accessible to the disabled. 5

6. Three Basic Areas of a Residence
Sleeping Area
Where the family sleeps and rests.
Living Area
Where the family relaxes, dines, entertains guests, and gathers.
Service Area
Where food is prepared, clothes are laundered, goods are stored, the car is parked, and house equipment is stored. 6

7. Three Basic Areas of a Residence7

8. People with Special Needs
Consider how the main areas of the home can be made accessible for people with special needs.
There are 8.6 million Americans using wheelchairs, canes, walkers, crutches, or other aid.
There are more than 35 million Americans over 65 in the US. 8

9. Designing with CADD CADD is efficient for designing homes.
Use the CADD symbols library to speed up your work.
CADD allows you to develop your own custom symbols.
Use manufacturer supplied symbols when they are available.
CADD can produce rendered views. 9

10. Designing with CADD This bathroom was designed and rendered with CADD.10
(SoftPlan Systems, Inc. )

11. Sleeping Area The sleeping area comprises about one-third of the home.
It includes bedrooms, bathrooms, dressing rooms, and nurseries.
Is normally located in a quiet area of the home.
It should have a south or southwest orientation. 11

12. Sleeping Area
Houses are frequently categorized by the number of bedrooms.
The family size usually determines the number of bedrooms.
Each person should have their own bedroom.
One-bedroom homes are difficult to sell.
Three-bedroom homes are most popular. 12

13. Sleeping Area
A personalized bedroom. 13
(Stanley Hardware)

14. Sleeping Area Include an extra bedroom if possible. 14
(E. Uecker, Radiant Heat, Inc.)

15. Sleeping Area
Bedrooms should be grouped in a separate wing or level of the home.
Split Bedroom Plan
Separates the master bedroom from the other bedrooms.
Provides greater privacy.
A bedroom should have access to the hall.
Place bedrooms close to a bathroom. 15

16. Sleeping Area
Bedroom locations. 16

17. Small Bedroom
FHA recommends a minimum size of 100 square feet for a bedroom.
This bedroom has the bare essentials. 17

18. Average Size Bedroom
An average size bedroom contains between 125 and 175 square feet.
Provides ample space for a double bed, chest of drawers, dresser, tables, etc. 18

19. Large Bedroom Has over 175 square feet of floor space.
Provides space for additional furniture.
May have its own private bath. 19

20. Bedroom Furniture
Bedroom design is directly related to furniture size and arrangement.
Determine common furniture sizes.
Design the bedroom with a specific arrangement in mind.
Use CADD or the furniture cutout method for planning. 20

21. Bedroom Furniture Sizes21

22. Using CADD to Design a Bedroom
Call up furniture symbols from the symbols library.
Drag symbols around to form a plan.
Orient the furniture symbols to perfect the layout.
Save the plan. 22

23. Using CADD to Design a Bedroom
Determine the size of the furniture. 23

24. Using CADD to Design a Bedroom
Insert symbols. 24

25. Using CADD to Design a Bedroom
Create the desired arrangement. 25

26. Bedroom Furniture Clearance26

27. Bedroom Furniture Clearance27

28. Bedrooms for Handicapped
More convenient with an adjoining bath.
Provide ample space to maneuver and turn a wheelchair.
Provide 3' on one side of the bed.
Provide 4' between stationary objects.
Provide 5' in front of a closet.
Mattress and wheelchair seat should be the same height.
Provide 10" to 13" under the bed. 28

29. Bedroom Closets
FHA recommends 4 linear feet of closet rod space for a male; 6 linear feet for a female.
Minimum depth is 24".
Locate on interior wall.
Locate near bedroom door. 29
(Schulte Corporation)

30. Bedroom Closets
There are a variety of bedroom closet doors from which to choose:
Sliding, bi-fold, accordion, flush
Full openings are more accessible.
Consider the needs of wheelchair users.
Usual door height is 6'-8" or 8'-0". 30

31. Bedroom Closet Accessibility for Handicapped
Closet rods should be 40" to 48" from the floor.
Use adjustable shelves.
Shelf height should be 18" to 45" above the floor.
Shelf depth should not exceed 16".
Clothes hooks should be no more than 40" from the floor. 31

32. Bedroom Windows and Doors
Placing windows on two walls is best.
Draft should not blow across the bed.
Ribbon windows provide privacy for first floor bedrooms.
Provide at least one entry door.
Door size: 1-3/8" thick, 6'-8" high, 2'-6" to 3'-0" wide; 3'-0" wide for wheelchairs.
Door width should be 2'-6" to 2'-10".
Door should swing into the bedroom. 32

33. Functional Bedroom Layout33

34. Bathrooms
Bathrooms in today's homes are more attractive than traditional bathrooms.
Modern bathrooms are larger.
Today’s homes have more bathrooms.
All homes require at least one bathroom.
Most homes have two or more baths.
Bidets are common in modern baths. 34

35. Bathrooms
A small, traditional bath. 35

36. Bathrooms
A large, modern bath. 36

37. Bathrooms
A small bath with a shower. 37

38. Bathrooms
A minimal bath. 38

39. Bathrooms
An elaborate bath. 39

40. Locations of Bathrooms
One or more bathrooms should be near the bedrooms and living areas of the home. 40

41. Baths Per House Design Two-Story House Split-Level House
Requires at least 1-1/2 baths.
Full bath on second floor near bedrooms.
1/2 bath has a water closet and lavatory.
Split-Level House
Full bath on sleeping level.
Ranch Style House
Small: 1-1/2 baths. Large: 2 baths.
Finished basement or attic: 3/4 bath. 41

42. Bath Size
A minimum size bath is 5' x 8'. 42

43. Bath Size A large bath may be 10' x 10' or larger. 43
(Summitville Tile)

44. Bathrooms for Special Needs
A wheelchair requires a clear space of 5' x 5' or greater.
The family bath requires more countertop and storage space.
The mirror should be tilted downward for wheelchair users.
Medicine cabinets should be mounted with the top shelf not over 50-1/2" high. 44

45. Double-Entry Bath 45

46. Two-Compartment Bath 46

47. Bathroom Fixture Sizes47

48. Bathroom Mirror Placement
A mirror should be placed above the sink or a full-length mirror can be installed on a bathroom wall or door. 48
(Photo courtesy of Kohler Co.)

49. Sink Cabinets or Vanities
Sink cabinets or vanities provide much-needed countertop and storage space.
Twin lavatories are desirable when more than one person is using the bath.
Lavatory Types
Countertop mounted.
Wall mounted.
Pedestal models. 49

50. Lavatory and Vanity 50

51. Pedestal Lavatory 51

52. Standard Vanity Sizes 52

53. Vanity Accessibility
Allow 26" to 30" from underside of sink to floor for wheelchair armrests.
30" to 34" is preferable.
Insulate exposed pipes to prevent burns.
Faucet handles should be no more than 18" from front of sink.
Lever-type handles are preferable. 53

54. Water Closet 54

55. Minimum Water Closet Clearances55

56. Bathtub Safety Features
Bathtub floors should be flat and slip resistant.
Nonskid bottoms reduce falls.
Grab rails improve safety.
Built-in bath seat platforms are required by many elderly and handicapped persons. 56

57. Shower Stalls Tub and shower units are available.
Separate shower stalls are popular.
Prefabricated showers are available in metal, fiberglass, and plastic.
Custom showers are available with ceramic tile, marble, or similar materials.
Shower sizes: 30" x 30" to 36" x 48".
Should have slip resistant floors. 57

58. Ceramic Shower Stall 58
(Photo courtesy of Kohler Co.)

59. Accessible Shower Stalls59
(Aqua Glass)

60. Whirlpools, Jacuzzis, Saunas
A whirlpool can be used as a bathtub, bubbling bath, or spa.
A Jacuzzi can be used as a whirlpool or tub.
A sauna can be part of the bath or separate. 60
(Photo courtesy of Kohler Co.)

61. Bathroom Ventilation Bathroom ventilation is a necessity.
Ventilation can be provided by windows or an exhaust fan. 61

62. Plan for Bath Safety
Electrical switches should not be within reach of the tub.
Use ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) receptacles in the bathroom. 62

63. Plan for Bath Safety
Do not use flooring materials that become slick when wet.
Provide grab bars near the water closet, tub, and shower.
Install water temperature control devices for safety.
Install water pressure devices.
Use shatterproof glass in the shower and tub enclosures. 63

64. Accessible Shower 64
(Universal-Rundle Corporation)

65. Accessible Shower and Tub Combination65
(Photo courtesy of Kohler Co.)

66. Bathroom Decor The bathroom decor should provide for easy cleaning.
Resists moisture.
Provides a pleasing atmosphere. 66
(Pittsburgh Corning Corporation)

67. Fixtures on One Wall 67

68. Large Island Bath 68

69. His-and-Her Bath 69

70. Glossary 1/2 Bath. Typically has only a water closet and lavatory.
Contains only a lavatory, water closet, and shower.
Full Bath.
Contains a lavatory, water closet, and tub or tub/shower combination.
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI).
Fast-acting device that detects short circuits and immediately shuts off power to the receptacle. 70

71. Glossary
Living Area.
Where the family relaxes, entertains guests, dines, and gathers.
Ribbon Windows.
Wide, short windows often used on the first-floor level to provide added privacy.
Service Area.
Where food is prepared, clothes are laundered, goods are stored, the car is parked, and equipment for upkeep of the house is stored. 71

72. Glossary Sleeping Area.
Includes bedrooms, bath, dressing rooms, and nurseries.
Split Bedroom Plan.
Separates the master bedroom from the remaining bedrooms to provide even greater privacy. 72