Good Afternoon! 2/25/14
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Good Afternoon! 2/25/14 Today we are:
Talking about SPACE▪ Why???
Creating a layout using the tips learned in class
Factors that influence space requirements:
•Money•Size of family•Ages of family members•Interests/hobbies•Maintenance
Active-Social Area
Private Areas
Work-Storage-Maintenance
Living Room
Room for conversation and through traffic
Dining Room
Room for chairs to be pulled away from the wall.
Kitchen
Work and storage space
Bedroom
Room around the bed- storage space
Bathroom
Storage
Entrance/Foyer
Greeting area and coat closet
Creating Space with Illusions
Tips for Small Spaces White, beige, or light pastel paint colors on
the walls of tight spaces create an airy impression.
If a darker hue on the walls is preferred, leave the ceiling white; this "lifts" the ceiling and makes the room seem taller and more open.
Paint the baseboards and ceiling molding white, too, for the same reason.
Painting vertical stripes on a wall or using wallpaper with vertical stripes also draws the eye up and makes the room seem larger.
Small spaces continued
If the small space has a window, do not use heavy draperies.
Roman shades or sheers at the windows that can be rolled up or pulled aside during the day will bring light inside.
The view outside the window will create an impression of extra space, much the same way that adjoining rooms seem to be extensions of one another.
Creating space
Bedroom: Daybed with storage Twin bed with no headboard or footboard Small furniture with rounded corners
Office: Small desk with storage Built in desk
Adding Space to a Home
Most Popular choice: Family Room Family rooms are used so much that most
people decide to put their money into this room – they’ll use it the most
Can redecorate them and change their purpose as the family grows
2nd most popular: Bathroom Adds value to home Gives more privacy to parents, children or
guests
Choices
Should you go Up or Out? Many homeowners prefer adding rooms on the
ground level to making second-story additions. Adding a new bathroom, bedroom, or family
room to the ground floor makes more sense than a second-story project which can stress or weaken foundations, footings, or weatherproofing elements.
One-story homes fare better in many housing markets at resale time--not everyone likes stairs.
Your turn!
Create a living room layout that allows space for moving through the room but also allows for conversation
Use the layout of your living room in your dream house!
Draw or place it on graph paper – move it around, see what works best
Color Write up with pictures, then hand in