Family room is the heart of the house. These terms imply that this space has a vital position in the house, so that, preferably, this room can be achieved easily. Access it easily because it was in the middle.
If homeowners want the family room like that, zoning should be designed first. Design houses, including the position of doors, windows, and walls, closely related to zoning for space access can be achieved easily.
Simply, for a house that is not so large, this space takes a position in the midst of other spaces. Can we imagine, parents can directly supervise the activities of their children are still small. The residents also easily get out or down (from upstairs) from a private room into the family room. It would be better if its position adjacent to the pantry or kitchen, so 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. Will formed a condition of the whole family would gather in the same room to relax.
Family activity patterns affect the zoning that will be design, processed more on how to create a comfortable space. Each member of the family can relax accompanied by favorite relaxing device.
Relax zone in family room designed in a shape space. In general are semiprivate, where family members gathered, talking, playing, and watching TV. Lighting, furniture selection, and the colors are very influential to the space atmospheric that will be created.
Circulation Flow
Circulation flow of family room can be designed with due regard of where this space will be accessed, starting from the entrance, past the guest room, then into the family room. In addition to the area near the pantry, family room should also be adjacent to the bedroom, garden, and stairs to upper floors.
When the position of the family room has been determined, the movement in space then can be arranged. Circulation arrangements will be easier if the room is in the corner position. But in general these spaces are in the middle, so the arrangement of furniture in it also plays an important role.
Sitting area such as a sofa or carpet is mandatory furniture in the family room. Enhancements can be a table device 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 piano can be added in the room.
Layout
Family room can be maximizing its use if supported by a comfortable layout as well as functional. One of them is to provide the possibility that the arrangement can be changed periodically. This will create a new atmosphere and reduce the possibility of the room appears saturated.
Think for not following “standard rule” where the sofa is placed behind the window, or treat space parapet as a place to put the TV rack only. Placing furniture diagonally, for example in a corner space that forms a rectangle, will make the room look more dynamic. Similarly, with the placing of a sofa in the behind wall, while the TV table near the window. It would be trouble, such as sunlight that interferes with the view to the TV. But this still can be overcome, for example with the installation of a flexible curtain.
Similarly with the placing of furniture pattern, it’s commonly use of the centralized arrangement principle, i.e. coffee table in the middle, and sofa in different sizes around. If your family room will also be used as a children’s play area, the layout of such a movement could disturb the circulation of the child. We can use the table in middle pattern, while the long sofa close to the wall. Indeed there is a rather far distance with a table, but will be more functional as a place of activity.
