![]() Sometimes there might be architectural details like dropped ceilings, columns or pillars or changes in level that help give a feeling of separate spaces even in an open plan. For each of the rooms do you wish they were bigger, smaller, a more interesting shape or the ceiling higher or lower? See how the floor plan you are considering stacks up against what you think about your current living space. Think about where you currently live and the dimensions of the rooms you live in. Just to put some perspective on it, a jail cell is about 6ft x 8ft. It might just about do for a single bedroom where the only thing going on is sleeping but it’s still a very small space to spend much waking time in. That’s about the size of a king size bed. The minimum dimensions allowed for a habitable room (doesn’t include bathrooms or walk in closets) is 7ft / 2m. If there is a lack of built in storage space is there room to add furniture for storage? The importance of storage can’t be understated – an organized home is a happy home! Shape Room Shape and Proportions in Home Floor Plan Designs Check to see how the space under the stairs is being used. Look for built in closets and book shelves and other closets and presses. Take a look at the storage included in the home. Remember that if the fireplace requires a chimney then the position of the fireplace can’t be moved without reorganizing the space on all the levels that the chimney passes through. If there is a fireplace make sure you’re happy that the furniture can be arranged to take advantage of it (especially if the fireplace is in the corner). The den could be used as another living room or perhaps a study.įloor plan with room groupings marked Fireplaces The outdoor living space is shared between the two. This downstairs floor plan is grouped into family or informal living spaces and more formal spaces. A gym next to the dining room might not be ideal. If you know what you will use the space for, go ahead and change the label and think about if the space is appropriately located for the use you’ve got in mind. Sometimes there is a ‘flex’ or ‘bonus’ space. ![]() If you can afford to build them and heat or cool them then that’s fine but if not think about modifying the plan to remove these spaces, or maybe move onto the next home plan.
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