1. Every room needs a window, unless it’s an interior bathroom. In that case, a fan that vents to the outside is required by code.
2. A bathroom should not open directly into the kitchen or main living area. The entrance to any bathroom needs to be sheltered by a privacy zone such as a small stretch of hallway.
3. Bedrooms are private spaces, you should never have to cross through one to get to another room.
4. Kitchens should be built around a work triangle of sink refrigerator and stove, single-wall galley kitchens should be a last resort.
5. A vestibule is worth looking for and worth investigating for two reasons: you’ll stop cold air from getting into your living space and you’ll have a place to put all the stuff that goes with real life boots coats umbrellas…
Enjoy being creative and have fun!
Credits to Mike Holmes
Written by Tifa Zarabi (tifa@jj.team)