Living Areas

Families relax, entertain, dine, and meet in the _____ area of a home.

. living

A residential design in which there are few walls in the living area of the home.

Open plan

An average-size living room is around _____ square feet.

250

To enable persons in wheelchairs to use the dining room, a minimum of _____ is needed for passing between furniture pieces or walls.

32"

A narrow porch extending from an upper floor of a residence.

Balcony

A residential floor plan that has separate rooms for living and dining.

Closed plan

An outdoor space that is partially or fully enclosed by walls or a roof.

Courtyard

What are some common uses for courtyards?

Courtyards may be used for dining, relaxing, talking, or entertaining.

How does a porch differ from a deck?

Decks are not located under a roof.

A roofed structure that is similar to a porch, but is detached from the house.

Gazebo

Explain why designers should consider accessibility when designing a home.

Many people want houses that will last many years that they can grow old and frigid in so they need accessible housing. Many families have small children that need to be able to get around the house.

An outdoor space that is structurally connected to the residence.

Porch

What requirements should be considered when planning a special-purpose room such as a darkroom?

Requirements may include storage, lighting, ventilation, plumbing, and electrical use.

An entry that provides access to a patio, deck, or courtyard.

Special-purpose entry

Name four types of special-purpose rooms.

Special-purpose rooms include home offices, libraries and music rooms.

Name three pieces of furniture frequently used in a dining room.

There are dining tables, hutches and dining chairs.

Name three basic areas of a home

There are the living sleeping and service rooms.

List four questions to consider when determining the size and design of a living room.

What furniture is planned for this room? How often will the room be used? How many people are expected to use the room at any one time? Is this a multipurpose room?

_____ is a measure of how easily all people, including those who are physically handicapped or have limited mobility, can use something.

accessibility

Traffic _____ is the movement of people from one room to another.

circulation

Shortly after World War II, fewer houses were built with _____ rooms.

dining

The décor of a(n) _____ usually reflects or coordinates with the color scheme of adjacent rooms.

foyer

Where guests are greeted and coats are removed.

foyer

To design a _____ home, the designer must understand the purpose of each area and the rooms it contains.

functional

Specific _____ should reflect the use to which the room will be subjected.

furniture

The _____ is a general-purpose room that functions as both the living room and dining room.

great

The main entry to a house should not open directly into the _____, but into a hallway or foyer.

living room

The first part of the house that guests see is the _____ entry.

main

Color, texture, and design can be used to _____ a room's good points and minimize its weak points.

maximize

Traffic circulation patterns should not pass through _____ areas of the house.

private

A(n) _____ entry is usually connected to the kitchen.

service

The _____ area is the part of the house that includes space for food preparation, laundry, and storage.

service

The basic purpose of a(n) _____ is to provide a place where the family can play or pursue hobbies.

special-purpose room

A _____ typically extends along an entire wall of the house.

veranda