living room ppt etc etc furniture placement

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1. Room Planning
Living Area
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2. 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.
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3. Living Areas
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4. Living Rooms
Often the center of activity.
Lifestyle will determine the size and
arrangement.
Illustration shows a conversation
area.
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5. Formal Living Room
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6. 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.
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7. Average Size Living Room
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8. Large Living Room
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9. Furniture Sizes
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10. Location of the Living Room
Do not use as a traffic corridor.
Raising or lowering the floor level discourages through traffic.
Position room at grade level to connect with outside.
Take advantage of outside views.
Entrance should not be into the living room.
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11. 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.
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12. Living and Dining Combination
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13. Average Size Living Room
Designed for conversation.
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14. Open Style Living Room
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15. 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.
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16. Formal Dining Room
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17. 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.
Reduces overflow to other rooms.
House appears smaller and less dramatic.
An open plan enhances function and efficiency of the dining room.
Should be separated from the kitchen.
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18. Closed Dining
Room Plan
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19. Open Dining
Room Plan
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20. Dining Room Size
Small-Size Room
About 120 square feet.
Seating for 4 to 6 people.
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21. Dining Room Size
Medium-Size Room
About 12' x 15'.
180 square feet.
Seating for 6 to 8 people.
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22. Dining Room Size
Large-Size Room
14' x 18' and larger.
252 square feet.
Seating for 8 or more people.
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23. Typical Dining Room Furniture
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Table
Chairs
Buffet
China Cabinet
Server or Cart

24. Typical Dining Room Furniture
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25. 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.
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26. Location of Dining Room
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27. 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.
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28. Variety of Entryways
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29. Main Entry
The main entry should be centrally located.
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.
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30. Main Entry
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31. Service Entrance
The service entrance is usually
connected to the kitchen or utility
room.
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32. Foyer
A foyer functions as a place to greet guests and remove coats and
overshoes.
Needs soil-resistant flooring materials.
Slate, terrazzo, ceramic or asphalt tile, or linoleum.
Needs a coat closet at least 2' x 3' inside dimensions.
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33. Foyer Design
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34. Foyer Design
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35. 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'.
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36. Small Foyer Design
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37. Family Recreation Room
A recreation room such as this appears warm and inviting for relaxing family
activities.
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38. Family Recreation Room
This family recreation room is located between the kitchen and garage.
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39. Special-Purpose Rooms
Home office space.
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40. Special-Purpose Rooms
Music room.
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41. Special-Purpose Rooms
Sunroom.
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42. 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.
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43. Outdoor Living Space
Deck.
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44. Outdoor Living Space
Patio.
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45. Patios
Patios are near the house, but not structurally connected to it.
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.
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46. Patios
This patio is an extension of the living space.
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47. Porches and Decks
Porches and decks are different from patios in two ways:
Generally structurally connected.
Raised above the grade.
Porches are covered .
Decks are not covered.
May function as outdoor eating areas.
Balconies and verandas are types of porches that are higher.
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48. Porches and Patios
This front entry porch is an integral part of the house.
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49. Courts
Courts are similar to porches and patios.
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.
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50. Courts
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51. Gazebos
A gazebo is similar to a porch, but it is not attached to the house. It
typically has open sides.
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