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