Chapter 12 Sleeping Areas

Types of Sleeping Areas

Bedrooms

Average size – 100 to 200 square feet

3 items must accommodate a minimum size bedroom

– Single Bed (Must have 48” of space on one side for cleaning / must have 22” on all sides for entering bed)

– Bedside table / Nightstand

– Dresser

Doors must be 2’-8” to allow passage of furniture

Closets– Should have 6 feet of hanging room per person– 48” of clearance in front of closet is needed for hanging and dressing

Windows– Double glazed windows or insulating windows should be used to reduce noise

– Cross ventilation should be used to vent a room if air conditioning is not available

– Ribbon windows provides privacy and allowing space underneath for furniture

Bathrooms

Compartment bathUsually divided by partitions

Open PlanBath that all fixtures are visible

Full Bath

Must have 3 basic fixtures

– Water Closet / Toilet

• 2 TYPES

• ONE PIECE• TWO PIECE

• Minimum clearance from the center of the water closet to another fixture, wall or cabinet is 15” (For a wheelchair – 30”)

• Clearance from the end of the water closet should not be less than 24”

– Lavatory / Sink

• 3 types

– Materials

• Cast Iron

• Set-in• Molded into countertop• Pedestal

• Porcelain covered steel

• Stainless steel

• Brass

• Copper

• Composite material (cultured marble)

• Acrylic- Tub or Shower

Sizes and dimensionsMinimum size full bathroom 5’x8’ (40 square feet)

Comfortable sink height is 34” to 36”

Vanity depth should be 20” to 24”

Half Bath

Lavatory

Water Closet

Décor material qualities

Water resistant

Easily maintained

Easily sanitized

Exhaust fans can provide ventilation