LIVING ROOM IS THE HEART OF THE HOUSE

Living room is the heart of the house. The term implies that this space has a vital place in the house, so that, preferably, this room can be reached easily. Access it easily because it was in the middle.

If the homeowners want the family room like that, zoning must be designed first. Design houses, including the position of doors, windows, and walls, closely related to zoning in order to access the space can be achieved easily.

Simply put, to a house that is not so great, this space takes a position in the midst of other spaces. We can imagine, parents may directly supervise the activities of their children are still small. The residents have easy exit or down (from upstairs) from a private room to the living room. It would be better if the position adjacent to the pantry or kitchen, so that the activity of eating and drinking can be done easily.

Other things, electronic devices should also be placed in the family room, not in the other room, so the TV as a means of entertainment can be enjoyed in one place.

Determination of zoning

Patterns of family activity affects the zoning to be designed. Relaxing on the living room zone is designed in the formation of space. In general are semiprivate, where family members gathered, talking, playing, and watching TV. Lighting, furniture selection and color affects the atmospheric space that will be created.

Flow circulation of the living room can be designed by taking into account of where this space will be accessed. Starting from the entrance, then the living room, then to the family room. In addition to close to areapantry, family room should also be adjacent to the bedroom, garden, and stairs to upper floors.

When the position has been determined the family room, a new movement in that space can be arranged. Circulation arrangements will be easier if this space is at a position angle. But in general this space in the middle, so that the arrangement of furniture in it also plays an important role.

Seating area such as a sofa or carpet is mandatory in the living room furniture. Additionally the device can include a table and TV cabinet. As needed, the family room should also be flexible to be used as a variety of activities. Children's toys, computers, or a piano can be added in the room.