Living Areas & Furniture Arrangement

Furniture Arrangement The ideal diameter for the primary conversation area: 8-12 feet When you have a Large Space: Secondary furniture grouping: Seating for 2-3 people, a piano, a desk or a chair for one person

Furniture Arrangement When you have a Small Space: Living and other areas can be combined. Bedroom can serve as an office, dressing room, reading room, etc.

Furniture Arrangement Mechanical & architectural functions that must be considered when placing furniture: Air circulation vents, doors, windows, electrical outlets, phone jacks, television cables or antenna lines, fireplaces, and stairs Control the flow of traffic by placing furniture at key locations to direct traffic flow or restrict or redirect traffic.

Furniture Arrangement Furniture, doors, windows, and fireplaces should be balanced. Do not overcrowd the room with furniture Group furniture around a focal point Groupings for seating arrangements: Straight line, L-shaped, U-shaped, Box shaped, Parallel

Living Rooms Should not serve as a main circulation route into and through the home. Instead of the front door entering into the living room, have it open into a foyer or hallway. Should be next to the dining room. No traffic should come between the conversation circle and fire place. Bad Example

Family Room This informal room allows for games, hobbies, dancing, exercising, etc. Other names: great rooms, media room, play room, rec. room, and multi-purpose room.

Dining Room Informal-In kitchen Formal-Separate area for more formal dining. Closed plan- Set apart from living room and kitchen. Open Plan-An extension to living room or kitchen.

Entryways The main entry makes a first impression. It controls circulation to different parts of a home. The floors in the entryway should be durable, water and soil resistant, and easy to clean.

Patios, Porches, and Courts They extend the living areas of a home to the outdoors. May be used for conversation, relaxing, playing, entertaining, dining, and cooking.

Adaptations for Special Needs Living areas and bed rooms should be on main levels. 4-5 ft. should be allowed around furniture.