bedroom is on the first-floor level, wide, short
windows may be desired to provide added
privacy. These windows are called ribbon
windows.
Each bedroom will have at least one entry
door. The door should swing into the
bedroom. Allow space along the wall for the
door when it is open. Locating a door near a
corner of the room usually results in less
wasted space. To further conserve space,
pocket or sliding doors may be used.
Interior doors are usually 1-3/8″ thick and
6′-8″ high. Standard widths range from 2′-0″ to
3′-0″ in increments of 2″. The minimum recom-
mended bedroom door width is 2′-6″. A wider
door, 2′-8″ or 2′-10″, provides for easier move-
ment of furniture, especially adjacent to a hall.
To accommodate a wheelchair, doorways
should be at least 3′-0″ wide.
Colors and Finishing
A well-planned bedroom is a cheerful, but
restful, place. Carefully select colors that help
to create a quiet and peaceful atmosphere.
Figure 7-13 shows an average size bedroom.
This bedroom could function as a master
bedroom, guest room, or regular bedroom.
There is adequate ventilation through the large
sliding windows. A private bath and large
closet are assets. The lounge chair and small
table provide a comfortable place to read or
relax. Furniture is arranged in such a way that
all pieces are easily accessible.
Figure 7-14 shows a bedroom with 156
square feet plus closet and bath. It is a functional
arrangement. Adequate space is provided for
traffic by the furniture arrangement. Ventilation
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Section III Room and Space Planning
CLOSET
BEDROOM
11 × 14
BATH
5 × 8
Figure 7-13. A quite versatile, average-size
bedroom with a small private bath.
BEDROOM
12 × 13
BATH
5 × 11
Figure 7-14. A bedroom with a private bath that can be shared with other rooms if needed.