Monday 10 October 2011

Initial Floor Plan Sketches

As part of my primary research, I have taken measurements of all the fixed features within the rooms.  This will enable me to draw up scale floor plans and begin to plot furniture.

Bedroom and ensuite Bathroom
In the top right hand corner of this page is a drawing that shows a sloped ceiling.  This is a permenant feature within the room, and one that needs to be considered, as it will affect the furniture that can be put in the room.  It is just below average head height, and having looked at some wardrobe dimensions, it is too low to fit a wardrobe into the lowest part.  this will dictate the layout of the room.  The bathroom fits around the bedroom, however I may change the shape and arrangement of the bathroom, as it is only dictated by a stud wall, and not a supporting wall.


Kitchen
The large main area in this drawing is the existing Kitchen.  To the left is a long rectangle that represents where the staircase is.  In the top left hand corner, is a porch area which has been built onto the house.  This is an area of dead space which I would like to work with, and this is why I have included it into the drawing.  The fireplace is not to be used as a fireplace, however the chimney breast is a permanent feature.  There is also a hearth that sticks out quite far into the room.  This needs to be considered from a safety aspect, as it could be a trip hazard.


Drawing Room
The drawing room is a long rectangular shape, giving the impression of a versatile space.  However there are a few problem or potentially tricky areas that need to be looked at.  The fireplace is made from stone, which is not a problem, however the hearth runs along half the length of the room, until it meets a stone block, currently being used as a shelf.  This is a permanent feature in the room, and gives it character, however it will restrict the furniture layout of this room.