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LIVING AREAS
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Living area
Part of the house that friends and guest see.It is usually a place of show, recreation and
entertainment. It roughly consumes one-third (1/3) of the
house. Living areas contain living rooms, dinning
rooms, foyers, and recreation rooms.
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Living Room
Typically the living room is the center of activity.
The size of the living room depends on the lifestyle of the home owner.
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Size Location
Come in all shapes and sizes .
Average size is between 250 – 400 square feet
Size and design are dependent upon: furniture, use, number of people, function, proportional to the house.
Should be located outside the main traffic patterns of the house. Not used as a main hallway.
Slightly raise or lower to room to set it apart.
Main entry should not open into the living room
If there is an external view, the room should be positioned to see it.
It should also be located close to the dining room for entertainment purposes.
Living Room
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Windows and Doors Decor
Energy conservation and comfort should be taken into consideration.
Cooler climate house should have windows to the south.
Warmer climate areas should have windows to the north .
Living rooms should be colorful, exciting, and inviting.
Colors should complement the natural material of the house.
Décor should also follow the design of the house.
Living Room
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Dining Rooms
Provides a location for eating. Dining rooms are designed with an open or
closed plan. Room size is dependent upon the number of
people who will be using it and furniture selection.
Location is mostly adjacent to kitchens and living rooms.
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Plan Size
Closed Plan The room is a cubical
style that offers overflow into other rooms.
Open Plan The dining room and
living room are not closed of from each other.
Parting walls may be used to break up the rooms.
Average sizes range from 120 – 250 square feet. However bigger dinning rooms are becoming more popular.
Size and design are dependent upon : layout, outdoor viewing.
2-3 feet should be allowed from center to center of chars around the table.
2-3 feet should also be aloud for serving.
Dining Rooms
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Décor Location
Color schemes should match the living room.
Controlled lighting should be used.
Should promote a bright, warm, and cheerful atmosphere.
For efficient use it should be adjacent to living rooms and kitchens.
Dinning Rooms
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Entry room / Foyers
3 types of entry ways, main, service, and special purpose.
Foyer’s functions as a place to greet guests and remove outer wear.
A foyer must have a closet or clothing storage device.
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Types Types
Main Entry Designed to impress. Centrally located to
provide easy access to multiple parts of the house
Protected from weather .
Average door size in 3’-0’’.
Service Entry Usually connected to the
kitchen. Mud rooms may be
placed between the kitchen and entry.
Special purpose entry Provide access to patios,
decks, and courts. Sliding doors are
commonly used.
Entryway
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Design Décor
Flooring must be easy to clean. Tile, linoleum, and ceramic are common.
Must have a clothing storage devices. Closets are common.
Desirable size is 2.5ft x 4 ft
Match the color scheme of adjacent room.
The foyer is an extension of the main entry.
Parting walls may be used as diveders
Foyer
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Size
Size depends on: Size of House Cost of house Location Preference
Average sizes are between 6ft x 6ft to 8ft x 10 ft.
Foyer
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Recreation room
A place to play or conduct hobbies. Rec. rooms are located by living rooms,
kitchens, dinning rooms, and garages.These large areas separate noises from other
living areas. Also double as special purpose rooms .
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Size Décor
Size depends on Intended use Number of people
using it Common size is 12’
– 20’Must contain
storage
Easy to clean floors Materials colors
should be easy to clean
Recreation room
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Patios, Porches, Courts, and Gazebos
Used for “outdoor Living”Used to extend living facilitiesEnlarge the functions of a house
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Patios Porches
Near house but not structurally connected.
Ground level Location is
dependent upon use.
Sizes range from 10 x 14 to 20 x 30
Structurally connected to house.
Raised above ground level and are covered.
Porches with out a roof are called decks.
Patios, Porches, Courts, and Gazebos
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Courts Gazebo
Enclosed by wall or roof.
Used for dining and entertaining.
Roofed structure that is similar to a porch but detached from the house.
Has opened sides
Patios, Porches, Courts, and Gazebos
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Service areas
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Service areas
Designed to supplement living and sleeping areas.
Areas include kitchens, laundry rooms, garages, utility, and storage.
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Kitchens
Used for food preparation.
May also contain dinning laundry and storage.
6 Styles of kitchens Straight Line L shaped Corridor Island U-Shaped Peninsula
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Kitchens
Straight Line Style used in small
houses and apartments.
Space is limited
L-shaped Located along two
adjacent walls. Provides efficient
space.
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Kitchens
Corridor Located on two
walls opposite of each other
Ideal for long narrow rooms
U-Shaped Most popular Efficient workspace Natural shape
provides a traffic barrier
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Kitchens
Peninsula Efficient workspace Can easily be
connected to the dining area.
The peninsula can serve multiple purposes
Island Kitchen with an
island in the middle Island can serve
multiple purposes. Work space is
reduced.
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Kitchens
Peninsula Efficient workspace Can easily be
connected to the dining area.
The peninsula can serve multiple purposes
Island Kitchen with an
island in the middle Island can serve
multiple purposes. Work space is
reduced.
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Laundry Rooms
Provides and area for washing, drying, and mending clothes.
Must be ventilated and lighted Washing machines are always on the right
side of the dryer.
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Garages
Place to store vehicles
Can be attached to the house
Single car garage 11 x 19 – 16 x 25
Double Car garage 20 x 20 – 25 x 25