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Residential Interior Design: A Guide To Planning Spaces is the industry-standard reference for all aspects of residential space planning, with a practical focus on accessible design, ergonomics, and how building systems affect each space. This new third edition has been updated with the most recent code information, including the 2015 International Residential Code and the International Green Construction Code, and new content on remodeling. Packed with hundreds of drawings and photographs, this book illustrates a step-by-step approach to design that applies to any residential space, and ensures that the most important factors are weighted heavily in the decision making process. Daily use is a major consideration, and the authors explore the minimum amount of space each room requires to function appropriately while examining the host of additional factors that impact bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, hallways, and more. Detailed information about accessibility is included in each chapter, making this book a reliable design reference for "aging in place" and universal design. The new companion website features teaching tools and a variety of learning supplements that help reinforce the material covered.
Interior design is a fundamental component of a residential space, and a required skill for architecture and design professionals. This book is a complete reference on all aspects of residential design, and the factors that make a space "work."
Designing a residential interior is about more than choosing paint colors and furniture—it's about people, and how they interact and use the space. It's about shaping the space to conform to its function in the best possible way. Residential Interior Design provides clear, comprehensive guidance on getting it right every time.
MAUREEN MITTON is a designer, author, and award-winning educator on the faculty of the University of Wisconsin-Stout. She is NCIDQ qualified, a Certified Interior Designer, and the author of Interior Design Visual Presentation and Portfolios for Interior Designers.
COURTNEY NYSTUEN is an architect and educator, having taught architectural design at the University of Wisconsin-Stout for over thirty years. A member emeriti of the AIA, he has designed and consulted on a wide range of residential, commercial, and institutional projects from custom millwork to master plans.
Acknowledgments ix
Chapter 1
Introduction 1
What This Book Is About 1
An Overview: Quality and Quantity 1
Human Behavior and Housing 2
An Overview of Chapter Topics 5
Ergonomics and Required Clearances 12
Organizational Flow 12
Related Codes and Constraints 13
Electrical and Mechanical 15
Lighting 16
Visual Thinking and Basic Design Graphics 21
Orthographic Projections 22
References 27
Chapter 2
Entrances and Circulation Spaces 29
Introduction 29
Foyer and Entry Areas 30
Vertical Movement 34
Ergonomics and Required Clearances 38
Organizational Flow 42
Related Codes and Constraints 46
Electrical and Mechanical 49
Lighting 49
References 50
Chapter 3
Social and Leisure Spaces 51
Introduction 51
Ergonomics and Required Clearances 55
Organizational Flow 56
Related Codes and Constraints 62
Electrical and Mechanical 62
Lighting 63
References 65
Chapter 4
Kitchens 66
Introduction 66
Getting Started 67
Organizational Flow 70
Introducing the “Major Preparation Work Area” 71
Fixtures and Appliances 73
Sinks 74
Faucets 77
Garbage Disposers 79
Dishwashers 79
Ranges 80
Cooktops 82
Wall Ovens 83
Microwave Ovens 84
Refrigerators 85
Trash Compactors 87
Ergonomics and Required Clearances 87
Work Counters and Cabinets 87
Sinks 92
Dishwashers 94
Ranges and Cooktops 94
Ventilation 95
Ovens and Microwaves 95
Refrigerators 98
Kitchen Storage and Cabinetry 98
More on Cabinets and Built-In Storage 101
The Pantry 108
Related Codes and Constraints 109
Electrical and Mechanical 110
Lighting 111
Prototype Kitchen Illustrations 115
References 124
Chapter 5
Bedrooms 126
Introduction 126
Ergonomics and Required Clearances 129
Organizational Flow 133
Electrical and Mechanical 143
Lighting 146
References 147
Chapter 6
Bathrooms 148
Introduction 148
Fixtures 152
Toilets 152
Urinals 153
Bidets 153
Sinks (Also Known as Lavatories) 154
Faucets 158
Bathtubs 158
Soaking and Whirlpool Tubs 160
Showers 163
Storage and Cabinetry 167
Ergonomics and Required Clearances 170
Organizational Flow 176
Related Codes and Constraints 179
Electrical and Mechanical 184
Lighting 185
References 187
Chapter 7
Utility and Work Spaces 188
Introduction: Types of Utility and Work Spaces 188
Garages, Equipment Rooms, and Hobby Spaces 188
Laundry Spaces 188
Mudrooms 189
Home Office/Work Spaces 190
Home Gyms and Exercise Equipment 192
Appliances 193
Ergonomics and Required Clearances 194
Organizational Flow 196
Related Codes and Constraints 196
Electrical and Mechanical 197
Lighting 198
References 201
Chapter 8
Sample Project and Related Drawings 202
Sample Project Scenario/Problem Statement 202
Sample Project Design Drawings 203
Diagrams 203
Preliminary Orthographic Projection Drawings 203
References 222
Chapter 9
Basic Light Frame Residential Construction 223
Standard Residential Building Platform Types 223
Basic Wood Frame Construction 223
Plumbing 224
Doors and Windows 224
Doors 224
Windows 229
Roof Types and Styles 232
Fireplaces and Stoves 232
References 237
Chapter 10
Notes on Remodeling 238
Introduction 238
Assessment Phase 240
Design Phase 241
Selection and Construction 242
Budgeting and Return on Investment 242
Organizational Flow, Ergonomics, and Required Clearances 244
Zoning and Building Codes 244
References 245
Appendix A
IGCC, LEED, and Sustainability/ Green Design Certifying Programs, Agencies, and Associations 246
Appendix B
ANSI/Fair Housing Bathrooms and Kitchens 248
Appendix C
Seated Wheelchair Dimensions 253
Appendix D
Wheelchair Transfer and Clear Floor Space at Toilet Fixtures 254
Appendix E
Outdoor, Secondary, and Compact Kitchens 256
Appendix F
European Cabinets 258
Appendix G
Seated and Standing Work Surfaces and Desks 260
Index 263
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