© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 1 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.

© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 2 Living Room Size Small Living Room –150 square feet or less. Average Size Living Room –Around 250 square feet. Large Living Room –About 400 square feet.

© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 3 Size and Design Questions What furniture is planned? How often will the room be used? How many people are expected? Is it a multipurpose room? Is the size in proportion to the rest of the house?

© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 4 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.

© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 5 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.closed plan –Reduces overflow to other rooms. –House appears smaller and less dramatic. An open plan enhances function and efficiency of the dining room.open plan –Should be separated from the kitchen.

© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 6 Dining Room Size Small-Size Room –About 120 square feet. –Seating for 4 to 6 people.

© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 7 Dining Room Size Medium-Size Room –About 12' x 15'. –180 square feet. –Seating for 6 to 8 people.

© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 8 Dining Room Size Large-Size Room –14' x 18' and larger. –252 square feet. –Seating for 8 or more people.

© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 9 Typical Dining Room Furniture Table Chairs Buffet China Cabinet Server or Cart

© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 10 Furniture Spacing The centerline of chairs around a table should be at least 2'-3" apart. Provide ample space for serving. Usually 2'-0" is sufficient space behind chairs. Consider space for wheelchairs. A minimum of 32" is needed to pass between obstacles.

© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 11 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.

© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 12 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.

© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 13 Main Entry The main entry should be centrally located.main entry 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.

© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 14 Main Entry (Photo Courtesy of James Hardie ® Siding Products)

© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 15 Entryway Design Features The entryway should provide protection from the weather using: –Wide overhangs. –Recessed entry. It should be compatible with the overall house design. It should provide enough space for several people. Consider handicapped accessibility.

© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 16 Entry Protection

© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 17 Entry Doors Good styling is important for main entry doors. Should conform to the overall design. Normally 3'-0" wide and 1-3/4" thick. 34" minimum for a wheelchair. Standard heights are 6'-8" and 8'-0". Two doors add emphasis and function.

© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 18 Entry Doors

© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 19 Service Entrance The service entrance is usually connected to the kitchen or utility room.service entrance (Therma-Tru, Division of LST Corporation)

© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 20 Special-Purpose Entries Special-purpose entries provide access to patios, decks, and terraces.Special-purpose entries (Thermal Industries, Inc.)

© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 21 Foyer A foyer functions as a place to greet guests and remove coats and overshoes.foyer Needs soil-resistant flooring materials. –Slate, terrazzo, ceramic or asphalt tile, or linoleum. –Needs a coat closet at least 2' x 3' inside dimensions.

© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 22 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'.

© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 23 Family Recreation Room Purpose: To provide a place where the family can play or pursue hobbies. Design for function. Design for easy maintenance. Can serve as an overflow space. Locations: Near dining or living rooms, between kitchen and garage, adjacent to patios, or in the basement.

© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 24 Family Recreation Room A recreation room such as this appears warm and inviting for relaxing family activities. (Photo Courtesy of Four Seasons Sunrooms)

© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 25 Family Recreation Room The activities in this simple recreation room are focused around the entertainment center.

© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 26 Recreation Room Design Consider the number of people to use the room. Consider the type of activity. Size is related to furniture selection. Common size is 12' x 20'. Choose functional materials that are easy to maintain. Choose bright colors.

© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 27 Recreation Room Design Functional furniture emphasizes the theme. (Wilsonart International)

© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 28 Recreation Room Design Storage in the recreation room.

© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 29 Recreation Room Design Action room for young people.

© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 30 Special-Purpose Rooms Home office, sunroom, music room, sunroom, computer room, etc. May be part of another room. May be located to the side or rear of the house. Special-purpose rooms frequently have unique requirements:Special-purpose rooms –Storage, lighting, ventilation, plumbing, and electrical.

© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 31 Special-Purpose Rooms Home office space. (Sauder Woodworking Co.)

© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 32 Special-Purpose Rooms Sunroom. (Four Seasons Sunrooms)

© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 33 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.

© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 34 Outdoor Living Space Deck. (Trex Co.)

© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 35 Outdoor Living Space Patio. (Thermal Industries, Inc.)

© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 36 Patios Patios are near the house, but not structurally connected to it.Patios 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.

© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 37 Types of Patios This patio is an extension of the living space.

© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 38 Types of Patios Patio with a swimming pool.

© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 39 Porches and Decks Porches and decks are different from patios in two ways:Porches –Generally structurally connected. –Raised above the grade. Porches are covered. Decks are not covered.Decks May function as outdoor eating areas. Balconies and verandas are types of porches that are higher.

© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 40 Courts Courts are similar to porches and patios.Courts –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.

© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 41 Gazebos A gazebo is similar to a porch, but it is not attached to the house. It typically has open sides.gazebo

© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 42 Glossary Closed Plan. Rooms are in “cubicles” with little chance for overflow into other rooms. Courts. Similar to porches and patios and may have characteristics of both. They are totally or at least partially enclosed by walls or roof. Decks. Porches that are not under roof. Foyer. Functions as a place to greet guests and, in colder climates, remove overcoats and boots.

© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 43 Glossary Gazebo. A roofed structure, similar to a porch, that is detached from the house. It typically has open sides. Main Entry. Entry opens to the living area of the house, usually the foyer; should be centrally located to provide easy access to various parts of the house. Open Plan. Rooms are not closed off from each other; minimal walls.

© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 44 Glossary Patios. Usually near the house but not structurally connected. These are ordinarily located at ground level and are constructed for durability. Porches. Generally structurally connected to the house; raised above grade level; usually covered while patios are not; typically smaller than patios, but can be larger. Service Entrance. Usually connected to the kitchen; overall design may be improved by placing a mudroom or utility room between the kitchen and service entry.

© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 45 Glossary Special-Purpose Entries. Those providing access to patios, decks, and courts. Special-Purpose Rooms. May include a dedicated home office, sunroom or atrium, greenhouse, computer room, and so on.