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

2. Furniture Arrangement

3. 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?

4. 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

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

6. 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

7. 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

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

9. 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

10. 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

11. Furniture Arrangement Basics
Dinning room
Bedroom
3 feet of table length for each person seated
There should be at least 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