Room Planning Sleeping Area

Sleeping area is one of three basic area in a residential structure Sleeping area Living area Service area

Sleeping Area Rest and sleeps Provide privacy Statics: 3 million people using wheelchairs and walkers-1990 Important to consider how main areas can be made accessible to people with special needs

Sleeping Area Bedrooms are so important that houses are frequently categorized by the number of bedrooms Ideally, each person will have their own bedroom One bedroom house difficult to sell Plans-grouping together, split bedroom plans

Sleeping Area Size Location Furniture/arrangement Handicapped Closet space Closet doors FHA

Sleeping Area Twin bed-39 X75 Full bed – 54 X 75 Queen bed – 60 X 80 King Bed – 72 X 80 Doors – minimum recommended 2’-6” Windows

Bathrooms Modern homes-larger, more pleasant, and functional Ideally each bedroom will have its own bathroom Convenient location(s) for fewer baths Located near bed and living areas Full / half bath

Bathrooms Fixtures- Water closet, lavatory, tub/shower unit Open plan Closed / compartment plan Handicapped Ventilation and lighting