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© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 3 Chapter 8 Overview Introduction Designing with CADD Living Rooms Dining Rooms Entryway and Foyer Family Recreation Room Special-Purpose Rooms Patios, Porches, Courts, and Gazebos

© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 4 Learning Objectives Identify the rooms and areas that comprise the living area. Apply design principles to planning a living room. Integrate the furniture in a living room plan. Analyze a dining room using good design principles. (continued)

© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 5 Learning Objectives Design a functional entry and foyer. Communicate the primary design considerations for a recreation room. Integrate patios, porches, and courts into the total floor plan of a dwelling.

© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 6 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 7 Living Areas (The Oshkosh, WI private residence of Chancellor Richard H. Wells and family—formerly the Alberta Kimball Home)

© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 10 Living Rooms Often the center of activity. Lifestyle will determine the size and arrangement. Illustration shows a conversation area.

© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 12 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 16 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 19 Location of the Living Room Do not use as a traffic corridor. Raising or lowering the floor level discourages through traffic. Set the living room off to the side. Position room at grade level to connect with outside. Take advantage of outside views. Entrance should not be into the living room.

© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 22 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 23 Living Room Orientation Consider maximum comfort and energy conservation. –In warm climates, use northern orientation. Large windows and glass sliding door add spaciousness. Walls should not be broken with too many small windows or doors. The living room should be used.

© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 26 Living Room Decor Should be exciting. Use color. Use texture. Hide weak points. Coordinate the interior and exterior decor. (Manufactured Housing Institute)

© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 31 Dining Rooms Popularity of dining rooms changes from time to time. Lifestyle determines the need for a dining room. May be formal or informal. Special place for eating and family gatherings.

© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 33 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 42 Dining Room Arrangement The dining room furniture arrangement depends on the room layout. An outdoor vantage point should be considered when arranging furniture. Orientation to other rooms should be considered. Sufficient space should be provided between furniture.

© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 43 Dining Room Arrangement (The Oshkosh, WI private residence of Chancellor Richard H. Wells and family—formerly the Alberta Kimball Home)

© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 44 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 45 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 48 Dining Room Decor The dining room decor should encourage a happy conversation time. Controlled lighting is desirable. The color scheme is usually the same as the living room. Flooring should be durable.

© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 53 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 55 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 57 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 60 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 62 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 63 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 64 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 66 Foyer Design Should capitalize on the design aspects of the entryway. Consider unity between the inside and outside. Use planters or potted plants as informal dividers. An open plan is more desirable. Use mirrors to create an open feeling. Consider lighting for effect and safety.

© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 69 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 73 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 74 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 75 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 76 Family Recreation Room This family recreation room is located between the kitchen and garage. (The Garlinghouse Company)

© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 77 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 84 Recreation Room Design Creative decorating gives the recreation room life and excitement. (Formica Corporation)

© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 87 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 92 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 95 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 100 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 101 Porches and Decks This enclosed porch is an excellent place to relax and enjoy a beautiful view. (Marvin Windows)

© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 104 Porches and Patios This front entry porch is an integral part of the house. (Photo Courtesy of James Hardie ® Siding Products)

© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only 105 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 107 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 110 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 111 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 112 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 113 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.

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