Room Planning

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Sleeping Area and Bath Facilities

Three Basic Areas

Sleeping Area Where the family sleeps and rests.

Living Area Where the family relaxes, dines, entertains

guests, and gathers. Service Area

Where food is prepared, clothes are laundered, goods are stored, the car is parked, and house equipment is stored.

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Three Basic Areas

Sleeping Area

The sleeping area comprises about one-third of the home. It includes bedrooms, bathrooms,

dressing rooms, and nurseries. Is normally located in a quiet area of the

home.

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Small Bedroom

This bedroom has the bare essentials.

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Provides ample space for a double bed, chest of drawers, dresser, tables, etc.

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Average Bedroom

Provides space for additional furniture. May have its own private bath.

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Large Bedroom

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Furniture Sizes

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Clearance

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Clearance

4 linear feet of closet rod space for a male; 6 linear feet for a female.

Minimum depth is 24".

Locate on interior wall.

Locate near bedroom door.

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Closets

There are a variety of bedroom closet doors from which to choose: Sliding, bi-fold, accordion, flush

Full openings are more accessible. Usual door height is 6'-8" or 8'-0".

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Closets

Placing windows on two walls is best. Draft should not blow across the bed. Provide at least one entry door. Door size: 2'-6" to 3'-0" wide Door should swing into the bedroom.

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Windows & Doors

Functional Bedroom Layout

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Floor Plan

A small, traditional bath.

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Bathrooms

A large, modern bath.

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Bathrooms

A small bath with a shower.

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Bathrooms

A minimal bath.

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Bathrooms

An elaborate bath.19

Bathrooms

Locations of Bathrooms

One or more bathrooms should be near the bedrooms and living areas of the home.

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Bathrooms

A minimum size bath is 5' x 8'.

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Bathrooms

A large bath may be 10' x 10' or larger.

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Bathrooms

Double-Entry Bath

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Bathrooms

Two-Compartment Bath

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Bathrooms

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Bathrooms

A mirror should be placed above the sink or a full-length mirror can be installed on a bathroom wall or door.

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Bathrooms

Sink cabinets or vanities provide much-needed countertop and storage space.

Twin lavatories are desirable when more than one person is using the bath.

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Bathrooms

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Bathrooms

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Bathrooms

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Clearances

Bathroom ventilation is a necessity. Ventilation can be provided by windows

or an exhaust fan.

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Ventilation

The bathroom decor should provide for easy cleaning.

Resists moisture.

Provides a pleasing atmosphere.

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Bathroom Decor