Where will windows, doors and furniture be?
Use furniture cut-outs to plan arrangements and make certain that windows and doors are spaced to allow for ventilation and light, while leaving enough wall space for furniture. Knowing approximate furniture locations ahead of time can help in locating electrical and service outlets for today’s increasingly high-tech homes. Cable television, computers, alarm systems and telephone jacks all require special wiring. To avoid unsightly wire stringing, plan for the location of these things in advance and have the wiring run inside the walls. The Sleeping Zone The number of bedrooms and bathrooms depends, of course, on the size of your family and the ages of your children. You may not want to plan large bedrooms for children who will soon go away to college unless they will visit often or live with you while they attend a nearby college. Other considerations in planning bedrooms include: Bedroom Locations. If you have small children, you will want to locate the master bedroom near the childr
