Most chapters follow a similar format, starting with an overview of the particular room or space and related issues of accessibility, followed by information about room-specific furnishings and appliances. DESIGN 1 A typical bedroom arrangement with a straight hallway leading to all bedrooms on both sides. The main disadvantage of split-level homes are the stairs that can be a challenge for people with mobility issues. In 2020, I decided to change my content and start posting more drawings related to the creative process in residential design.

The overall size of new single-family homes followed a long-term trend of house size increasing from 1950 to 2015, with a brief decrease during the great recession. On my Instagram page, I try to answer all these questions with simple drawings that are visually easy to digest. The text functions as a guide for interior design students and early-career professionals seeking a handbook for the design of livable, functional, and beautiful spaces. The location of the stairs, next to the sleeping areas on both levels, provides privacy and good flow between the two levels.

At that time, family life was developed around a single source of heat, which could be a fireplace or a coal oven. The kitchen and living areas are close to each other, providing easy access to the sleeping areas and resulting in a "T" shape, similar to Diagram 4.

Thinking of the information provided in each chapter as basic building blocks that allow for the discovery of the issues involved is a helpful approach in using this book. If your proposed design provides only one full bathroom for three bedrooms, try placing it a centralized area for easy access, as shown in this layout. The first one is for regular use, and the second one is for sharing a big meal or for a special occasion. DESIGN 2 The enlargement of the openings emphasizes the visual connection between rooms without losing the sense of separation between them. The name comes from Joseph Eichler, a real estate developer who comissioned these type of houses for middle-class Americans.INSET When closed, the door sets inside and flush with the cabinet frame instead of outside, leaving a tiny gap around the door. Related information regarding codes, mechanical and electrical systems, and a variety of additional factors that impact each type of room or space is also provided.

KITCHEN AREA TYPICAL KITCHEN LAYOUTS “L” SHAPED WITH ISLAND In general, kitchens with islands are the ones that require the most space, since you need to have minimum space around the island depending on how many cooks are going to use the kitchen. In a well-designed house, you would find a logical sequence of spaces where you find public, semi-private, and private areas separated from each other. From the foyer area, the first thing you notice is natural light coming from the living room and dining room areas, inviting you to walk into these rooms and sit there. A circular arrangement is the perfect solution for this type of situation, which creates a curved circulation path behind the seating area.Symmetry and the use of an architectural feature combined with textures and colors helps to emphasize that specific area. U” SHAPED STAIRCASES This is another type of staircase that can be easily accommodated in your design. WINDOWS AS A FOCAL POINT Large windows make a great focal point to any room, especially if you have a fantastic view. SITE PLAN ANALYSIS Based on the existing conditions of the site, we start locating our resulting bubble diagram. Kitchen zones are separate workspaces within a layout, each intended for a different task, and if they are well located, it can improve your workflow and efficiency.

I created this e-book to answer common questions that clients ask during the early stages of the design process, such as 'Why is an open concept floor plan so expensive?CLEANING The sink and the dishwasher are the central point of the cleaning area, and it is recommended to have countertop space on each side. CANTILEVERED WITH SHELVES Adding horizontal shelves as a continuation of the stair steps can create an interesting texture underneath them.