1. Three basic areas Sleeping area Living area Service area

2. Bedrooms
Usually about one-third of the house is dedicated to the sleeping which includes bedrooms, bath, dressing rooms, and nurseries
Normally quiet part of the house away from traffic and other noise

3. Bedrooms
So important that houses are categorized by number of bedrooms
Ideally each person would have their own bedroom
In the case of a couple with no children, at least two bedrooms are desirable

4. Bedrooms A three-bedroom home has the greatest sales potential
Provides enough space for a family of four
Best if include an extra bedroom in the plan which can be used for other purposes until needed
Cheaper to add extra room at onset rather add on later

5. Bedrooms
Grouping bedrooms together in a wing or level of the house for privacy
Split bedroom plan separates the master bedroom from the remaining bedrooms to provide even greater privacy
Each bedroom should have its own access to the hallway

6. Bedrooms Each bedroom should be relatively close to a bathroom
Some bedrooms may have their own private bath
A bedroom used by older or handicapped person is more convenient with own bath

7. Bedroom Sizes FHA recommends 100 square feet as min. size
Average is between 125 and 175 square feet
Large bedroom has 175 square feet or more
Size depends on furniture in the room

8. Bedroom Closets
FHA recommends a min of four linear feet of closet rod space for a man and six feet for a woman
Depth of a closet is 30 inches
Closets should be located along interior walls
Provides noise insulation
Does not reduce exterior wall space

9. Bedroom
To be accessible for the handicapped, rods should be 40 to 48 inches from the ground
Three feet should be provided on at least one side of the bed to transfer
Four feet should be provided for stationary objects
Space of five feet square required to turn around a wheel chair in front of a closet

10. Bedrooms
A phone and controls for the lights should be placed near the bed