Floor plans depict a building's interior from above. It shows walls, doors, windows, partitions, stairs, and architectural features from above. Floor plans show a building's rooms, furniture, and other features. This plan shows architects, designers, builders, and homeowners the building's layout and how its components interact.
Kitchen layouts use the work triangle to maximize efficiency and functionality. It involves the stove, sink, and refrigerator (storage area). These three points form a triangular layout for easy movement and fewer kitchen steps.
Sustainable or eco-friendly home design creates environmentally friendly and resource-efficient homes. Energy efficiency, resource conservation, occupant health, and environmental impact are the main goals. Green home design does not focus on plants and landscaping.
"Tiny" two-car garages are usually smaller than standard ones. Two-car garages are typically 20 feet wide by 20 to 24 feet deep. Thus, two cars can fit comfortably in a 20'x20' garage.
Many churches have iconic stained glass windows. They're usually in church windows. Stained glass windows use lead cames (metal strips) to assemble small pieces of colored glass to form intricate images or patterns.
Bedrooms with windows on two walls are ideal. This design improves bedroom comfort, aesthetics, and functionality.
Large sliding doors or windows blend indoor and outdoor spaces. When opened, these doors and windows let in natural light and offer expansive views. This connects the interior and exterior, making the room feel bigger.
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Flex rooms, also known as flexible or multipurpose rooms, are spaces in a home that can be adapted to meet the needs of the residents. Flex rooms often function as offices.
A compact or small full-size bathroom might have dimensions around 5 feet by 8 feet (1.5 meters by 2.4 meters), which is enough to fit in the essential fixtures comfortably while still allowing for movement and usage.
It refers to home-supporting spaces. "Eating," "living," and "sleeping" are the main residential activities.
An architect designs and plans structures. However, architects rarely decorate. Decorating a room involves choosing and arranging furniture, color schemes, textiles, and other aesthetic elements. Architectural design, functionality, safety, and structural integrity are architects' main concerns.
Most homes have the largest master bedroom. It has more space and amenities than other bedrooms and is usually reserved for homeowners or primary occupants. Master bedrooms have bathrooms, walk-in closets, sitting areas, and extra storage.
This allows for adequate space for a standard toilet fixture, as well as some clearance on either side for ease of use and accessibility.
The income-to-price ratio suggests buying a home for no more than 2 1/2 times your annual income. The home's cost, including the down payment, should be 2.5 times your annual income.
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Molding is decorative wood across a wall. Molding—also spelled "moulding"—is a decorative element added to walls, ceilings, furniture, and other architectural surfaces to improve their appearance. Molding is made of wood, plaster, or other materials and comes in various sizes.
"Southern Colonial" captures Old South charm. Elegant, symmetrical, and nostalgic, this style is associated with the American South's antebellum era.
