YOUR HOME'S
THREE ZONES
Did you
know every well designed home has three basic zones? Each of these zones is for
a specific need, including
Service
Social
Private.
How they work together
will determine how well your home will serve you. Let's take a look at the
three zones.
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The first
is the Service Zone. This is where the busy work takes place, such as laundry
and cooking. It's usually the place where you'll find major appliances, a
utility area, kitchen, hobby room or garage. The hum of the washer and dryer,
odors of food being prepared, along with the noise of power tools let's you
know this is where it all happens. Having this area away from the social and
private zones facilitates the reduction of noise and it's safer.
The second
zone is the Social Zone. It's where family members enjoy the company of each
other, dine with guests, watch TV or play games. These activities take place in
the dining and living rooms, the family and rec rooms, breakfast room, den or
on the deck and patio. We usually pay more attention to the decor in these
spaces, making them attractive, inviting and comfortable.
The Private
Zone is the third area. It's the most personal and important of all spaces.
This is where family members sleep, bathe or just spend quiet time alone. Good
design calls for these spaces to be the most secluded and buffered from the
social zone.
There are
exceptions to the above rules. For instance, some owner's suites will include a
stackable washer and dryer in the private bath. It can offer great convenience.
Likewise, many people entertain in the kitchen, making this a combination
social and service area.
Whether
staying put, remodeling or buying, take a look at these zones and see how your
home stacks up. Just keep in mind that the best arrangement is the one that
works for you.
Copyright PropertySource
Network 2009
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