1. Traffic Patterns and Clearances

2. Traffic patterns should…
Be based on major furniture pieces
Be convenient and direct
Not waste space
Avoid cutting through the middle of rooms or interrupting activities

3. Compare this arrangement with the one on the next slide.

5. Living Spaces: Living & Family Rooms, Den & Study
Clearances
Living Spaces: Living & Family Rooms, Den & Study

6. Major traffic =  2-4 ft.

7. Path between low objects: = (example, between sofa and table) 1 ft
Path between low objects: = (example, between sofa and table) 1 ft. 6 in. 

8. Foot space between chair and low table = 1 ft.

9. Conversation area = 10 ft. diameter

10. serving path & chair space: 3-4 ft.

11. table width per person: 2 ft.

12. Water closet wall to counter top or bathtub: 5’6”

13. bathtub to counter top: 24”-36”

14. sink width: 2 ft. 6 in. toilet width: 2 ft. 6 in.

15. dressing area in front of closet and chest of drawers: 4 ft.

16. Clearances
Kitchen

17. Work Triangle Total: no more than 22 ft.

18. Distance between parallel counters = 3 ft. 6 in. to 4 ft.

19. Work Areas: 1 ft. 6 in. – 2 ft. on each side

20. For appliance doors to open: 3 ft. 6 in. in front

21. Additional Dimensions & Clearances
Closet depth: clothes closet 2 ft. 
Stair width: 3 ft.
Hallway width: 3 ft. – 3ft. 6 in.
Garage: 
one car 10 ft. by 20 ft. (12 ft. by 22 ft. preferred) 
two car 20 ft. by 20 ft. (22 ft. by 24 ft. preferred)
Piano bench to wall: 3 ft.