The Handbook of Home Design by Laura Jane Clark

Author:Laura Jane Clark
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Octopus
Published: 2023-01-04T00:00:00+00:00

THE HERITAGE OF YOUR HOME

Whether new build or a 17th-century cottage, looking into the existing layout of your property and understanding how any alterations and extensions have been made is vital. Unpicking this layout will account for odd layouts, the strange location of the bathroom or a horrifying lack of storage.

FLOW

Visualize looking through your home, thinking about what you will see and how you will move through the space. No matter the existing layout, whether your home is on one level, split level, or includes a loft conversion and basement, the objective is to create simple clear circulation for the new design. The main circulation connects all the areas and rooms, and includes vertical access to any planned loft or basement conversions.

Creating and framing views to the outside, where possible, as well as internally will enhance the feeling of flow and movement through your home.

Circulation can be linear or circular. If it must be staggered due to an existing constraint or fixed point, try to maintain visual links where possible. A focus on accessibility and mobility will ensure your design is future-proofed for decades to come, whether it will be your forever home or lived in by other occupants.

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