Planning the Sleeping Area

2. Chapter 8 Planning the Sleeping Area

3. Objectives • Discuss factors that are important in the design of bedrooms. • Plan a furniture arrangement for a bedroom. • Implement important design considerations for a bathroom. • Plan a bathroom for accessibility by people who are disabled or have limited mobility.

4. Introduction • One-third of a house dedicated to sleeping area • Includes bedrooms, bathrooms, accessory rooms • Design may be developed using CADD system • Design elements available as symbols • Render proposed design for client

5. Bedrooms • Family size determines number of bedrooms • Several options for bedroom placement • Group bedrooms in wing or separate level • Splitbedroomplan • Bedroom in another area for visitors or employee • Bedroom should access hall • Place bedrooms close to bathroom

6. Bedroom Placement • Grouped together in a wing of a house

7. Bedroom Placement • Split-bedroom plan

8. Bedroom Size and Furniture • IRC recommends a minimum of 70 square feet • Small bedroom, less than 125 square feet • Average-size bedroom, 125–175 square feet • Large bedroom, more than 175 square feet • Design directly related to amount and size of furniture used

9. Small and Average-Size Bedrooms Small Average-size

10. Large Bedroom

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12. Bedroom Closets • Minimum width, 6' • Minimum depth, 24", but 30" is better • Typical height, 6'-8" • Locate on interior wall • Door options include sliding, bi-fold, accordion, flush • Include light fixture

13. Bedroom Doors and Windows • Windows on two walls allows cross ventilation • Door should swing into bedroom and be placed near a corner • Doors typically 1-3/8" thick, 6'-8" high, • Widths range from 2'-0" to 3'-0" • Minimum of 2'-8" for wheelchairs

14. Bedroom Décor • Cheerful but restful décor • Select colors that create quiet, peaceful atmosphere

15. Accessible Bedrooms • Provide space to maneuver wheelchair • 3' on one side of the bed • 4' between stationary objects • 5' in front of a closet • Mattress and wheelchair seat should be same height • Provide 10" under bed for footrests • Clothing rods located 40" to 48" from floor • Clothes hooks no more than 40" from floor

16. Architecture Green • Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) • Toxic substances that evaporate into the atmosphere • Found in paint, cleaning supplies, fabric, carpet • Evaporation contributes to poor indoor and outdoor air quality • Continued exposure to VOCs can contribute to poor health • When designing homes, plan to use alternative, non-VOC-containing products

17. Bathrooms • All homes require at least one bathroom • Most homes have at least two bathrooms • Plan bathroom around functions to be provided

18. Bathroom Number, Location, and Size • House design may indicate number of baths needed • Types include fullbath, 1/2bath, and 3/4bath • Locate in most convenient locations • Sizes vary: family bath requires more space than a guest bath • Accessible bath needs minimum of 5' x 5' of clear space

19. Conveniently Located Bathroom

20. Bathroom Doors • Not as wide as bedroom doors • Accessible bathrooms doors must be minimum of 2'-8" • Door should swing into bathroom • Pocket doors save space

21. Ventilation and Electricity • Ventilation provided by windows or exhaust fan • Place windows to avoid drafts over tub and to provide privacy • Locate exhaust fan near tub and toilet area • Electrical switches placed out of reach of tub • Use groundfaultcircuitinterrupter(GFCI) receptacles

22. Primary Fixtures • Sink • Also known as a lavatory • Vanity provides countertop and storage space • Wall-mounted and pedestal sinks useful in small spaces and for accessibility • Place well-lit mirror above sink

23. Primary Fixtures • Toilet • Also known as a water closet • Need space at least 30" wide for installation • Allow 36" for handicapped persons • Place out-of-view

24. Primary Fixtures • Bathtubs and showers • Most common bathtub size 30" x 60" • Shower and bathtub combination offers convenience • Separate shower stall can be prefabricated • Handheld shower heads are convenient

25. Additional Fixtures • Bidet • Whirlpool • Hot tub • Sauna

26. Bathroom Décor • Create a pleasing and relaxing atmosphere • Fixtures should complement color scheme or room style • Placing supply and drains on one wall reduces construction costs

27. Bathroom Safety • Use materials that are easy to clean, mold-, moisture-, and mildew-resistant • Bathtub and shower floors should be flat and slip resistant • Install devices to control water temperature and water pressure • Use non-shatter or safety glass

28. Accessibility • Wall-mounted toilets with seat that is 17" to 19" high • Comfort-heighttoilet • 27" from underside of bathroom sink to floor for wheelchair armrests • Maximum height of sink, 34" • Faucet handles maximum 20" from sink front

29. Accessibility • Tilt mirrors or mount low enough for wheelchair user to see • Medicine cabinet top shelf not more than 48" from floor • Bathtub rim not lower than 18" from floor • Tub should have nonskid bottom, grab rails • Horizontal bars for pushing up • Vertical bars for pulling up

30. Accessibility • Variety of seats, stools, transfer seats, and lifts available • Walk-in or roll-in shower stalls • Specialized bathing wheelchairs • Wall-mounted seats