Chapter 7: Room Planning - Sleeping Area and Bath Facilities
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Chapter 7 Room Planning— Sleeping Area and Bath Facilities © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc.
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Chapter 7 Overview • • • • •
Areas of a Residence Accessibility Considerations Designing with CADD Sleeping Area Bath Facilities
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Learning Objectives • Discuss factors that are important in the design of bedrooms. • Plan the size and location of closets for a typical residence. • Plan a furniture arrangement for a room. • List the requirements to make a bedroom accessible to the disabled. (continued) 4 © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc.
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Learning Objectives • Implement important design considerations for bathrooms. • Plan a bathroom that follows solid design principles. • List the requirements to make a bathroom accessible to the disabled.
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Three Basic Areas of a Residence • 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. 6 © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc.
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Three Basic Areas of a Residence
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People with Special Needs • Consider how the main areas of the home can be made accessible for people with special needs. – There are 8.6 million Americans using wheelchairs, canes, walkers, crutches, or other aid. – There are more than 35 million Americans over 65 in the US. 8 © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc.
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Designing with CADD • CADD is efficient for designing homes. • Use the CADD symbols library to speed up your work. • CADD allows you to develop your own custom symbols. • Use manufacturer supplied symbols when they are available. • CADD can produce rendered views. 9 © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc.
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Designing with CADD
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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. – It should have a south or southwest orientation. 11 © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc.
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Sleeping Area • Houses are frequently categorized by the number of bedrooms. • The family size usually determines the number of bedrooms. • Each person should have their own bedroom. • One-bedroom homes are difficult to sell. • Three-bedroom homes are most popular. 12 © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc.
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Sleeping Area • A personalized bedroom.
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Sleeping Area
• Include an extra bedroom if possible. (E. Uecker, Radiant Heat, Inc.) © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc.
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Sleeping Area • Bedrooms should be grouped in a separate wing or level of the home. • Split Bedroom Plan – Separates the master bedroom from the other bedrooms. – Provides greater privacy.
• A bedroom should have access to the hall. • Place bedrooms close to a bathroom. 15 © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc.
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Sleeping Area
• Bedroom locations. 16 © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc.
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Small Bedroom
• FHA recommends a minimum size of 100 square feet for a bedroom. • This bedroom has the bare essentials. 17 © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc.
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Average Size Bedroom
• An average size bedroom contains between 125 and 175 square feet. • Provides ample space for a double bed, chest of drawers, dresser, tables, etc. 18 © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc.
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Large Bedroom
• Has over 175 square feet of floor space. • Provides space for additional furniture. • May have its own private bath. 19
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Bedroom Furniture • Bedroom design is directly related to furniture size and arrangement. – Determine common furniture sizes. – Design the bedroom with a specific arrangement in mind. – Use CADD or the furniture cutout method for planning.
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Bedroom Furniture Sizes
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Using CADD to Design a Bedroom • Call up furniture symbols from the symbols library. • Drag symbols around to form a plan. • Orient the furniture symbols to perfect the layout. • Save the plan.
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Using CADD to Design a Bedroom
• Determine the size of the furniture. 23 © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc.
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Using CADD to Design a Bedroom
• Insert symbols. 24 © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc.
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Using CADD to Design a Bedroom
• Create the desired arrangement. 25 © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc.
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Bedroom Furniture Clearance
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Bedroom Furniture Clearance
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Bedrooms for Handicapped • More convenient with an adjoining bath. • Provide ample space to maneuver and turn a wheelchair. – Provide 3' on one side of the bed. – Provide 4' between stationary objects. – Provide 5' in front of a closet.
• Mattress and wheelchair seat should be the same height. • Provide 10" to 13" under the bed. 28 © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc.
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Bedroom Closets • FHA recommends 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. (Schulte Corporation) © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc.
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Bedroom Closets • There are a variety of bedroom closet doors from which to choose: – Sliding, bi-fold, accordion, flush
• Full openings are more accessible. • Consider the needs of wheelchair users. • Usual door height is 6'-8" or 8'-0".
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Bedroom Closet Accessibility for Handicapped • Closet rods should be 40" to 48" from the floor. • Use adjustable shelves. • Shelf height should be 18" to 45" above the floor. • Shelf depth should not exceed 16". • Clothes hooks should be no more than 40" from the floor. 31 © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc.
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Bedroom Windows and Doors • Placing windows on two walls is best. • Draft should not blow across the bed. • Ribbon windows provide privacy for first floor bedrooms. • Provide at least one entry door. • Door size: 1-3/8" thick, 6'-8" high, 2'-6" to 3'-0" wide; 3'-0" wide for wheelchairs. • Door width should be 2'-6" to 2'-10". • Door should swing into the bedroom. 32 © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc.
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Functional Bedroom Layout
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Bathrooms • Bathrooms in today's homes are more attractive than traditional bathrooms. • Modern bathrooms are larger. • Today’s homes have more bathrooms. – All homes require at least one bathroom. – Most homes have two or more baths.
• Bidets are common in modern baths. 34 © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc.
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Bathrooms • A small, traditional bath.
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Bathrooms • A large, modern bath.
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Bathrooms
• A small bath with a shower. 37 © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc.
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Bathrooms
• A minimal bath. 38 © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc.
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Bathrooms
• An elaborate bath. 39 © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc.
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Locations of Bathrooms
• One or more bathrooms should be near the bedrooms and living areas of the home. 40 © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc.
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Baths Per House Design • Two-Story House – Requires at least 1-1/2 baths. – Full bath on second floor near bedrooms. – 1/2 bath has a water closet and lavatory.
• Split-Level House – Requires at least 1-1/2 baths. – Full bath on sleeping level.
• Ranch Style House – Small: 1-1/2 baths. Large: 2 baths.
• Finished basement or attic: 3/4 bath. 41 © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc.
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Bath Size
• A minimum size bath is 5' x 8'. 42 © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc.
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Bath Size • A large bath may be 10' x 10' or larger.
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Bathrooms for Special Needs • A wheelchair requires a clear space of 5' x 5' or greater. • The family bath requires more countertop and storage space. • The mirror should be tilted downward for wheelchair users. • Medicine cabinets should be mounted with the top shelf not over 50-1/2" high. 44 © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc.
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Double-Entry Bath
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Two-Compartment Bath
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Bathroom Fixture Sizes
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Bathroom Mirror Placement • A mirror should be placed above the sink or a full-length mirror can be installed on a bathroom wall or door. (Photo courtesy of Kohler Co.) © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc.
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Sink Cabinets or Vanities • Sink cabinets or vanities provide muchneeded countertop and storage space. • Twin lavatories are desirable when more than one person is using the bath. • Lavatory Types – Countertop mounted. – Wall mounted. – Pedestal models. 49 © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc.
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Lavatory and Vanity
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Pedestal Lavatory
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Standard Vanity Sizes
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Vanity Accessibility • Allow 26" to 30" from underside of sink to floor for wheelchair armrests. – 30" to 34" is preferable.
• Insulate exposed pipes to prevent burns. • Faucet handles should be no more than 18" from front of sink. – Lever-type handles are preferable. 53 © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc.
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Water Closet
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Minimum Water Closet Clearances
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Bathtub Safety Features • Bathtub floors should be flat and slip resistant. • Nonskid bottoms reduce falls. • Grab rails improve safety. • Built-in bath seat platforms are required by many elderly and handicapped persons. 56 © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc.
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Shower Stalls • Tub and shower units are available. • Separate shower stalls are popular. • Prefabricated showers are available in metal, fiberglass, and plastic. • Custom showers are available with ceramic tile, marble, or similar materials. • Shower sizes: 30" x 30" to 36" x 48". • Should have slip resistant floors. 57 © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc.
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Ceramic Shower Stall
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Accessible Shower Stalls
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Whirlpools, Jacuzzis, Saunas • A whirlpool can be used as a bathtub, bubbling bath, or spa. • A Jacuzzi can be used as a whirlpool or tub. • A sauna can be part of the bath or separate. (Photo courtesy of Kohler Co.) © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc.
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Bathroom Ventilation • Bathroom ventilation is a necessity. • Ventilation can be provided by windows or an exhaust fan.
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Plan for Bath Safety • Electrical switches should not be within reach of the tub. • Use ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) receptacles in the bathroom.
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Plan for Bath Safety • Do not use flooring materials that become slick when wet. • Provide grab bars near the water closet, tub, and shower. • Install water temperature control devices for safety. • Install water pressure devices. • Use shatterproof glass in the shower and tub enclosures. 63 © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc.
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Accessible Shower
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Accessible Shower and Tub Combination
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Bathroom Decor • The bathroom decor should provide for easy cleaning. • Resists moisture. • Provides a pleasing atmosphere. (Pittsburgh Corning Corporation) © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc.
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Fixtures on One Wall
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Large Island Bath
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His-and-Her Bath
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