living environments objective 13 & 14. housing in your life why is housing so important to...
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Living Environments
Objective 13 & 14
Housing in Your Life
Why is housing so important to people?• Helps to meet
physical, emotional, and social needs
Housing Decisions
Several different types of homes
Location of home Expenses
Managing Care and Upkeep
Chapter 25
Caring for Space
No matter what size the home, it is very important that the space is kept clean
Keeping it clean helps:• Save money – taking care of items helps
them last longer
• Save time – don’t have to spend time looking for items
• Improves well-being – clean spaces makes people feel comfortable and proud
Establishing a Routine
Keeping a routine helps to keep your living space tidy
Assigning tasks makes it easier to keep things clean or rotating tasks within family members would also be helpful
Neatness and Cleanliness
Suggestions to keep areas clean:• Make your bed everyday
• Put items away when not in use
• Put clothes and shoes away daily
• Clean dishes right after using them
• Take out garbage’s when needed
Cleaning indoors
To help keep the inside clean:• Check walls for dirt or finger prints
• Wash windows
• Dust furniture
• Vacuum, mop, or sweep floors regularly
Preventative Maintenance
Making sure that structures and equipment in the home are running properly
Should be checked routinely (usually once a year)
Items to check:• Building exterior
• Furnace or air conditioner
• Fireplace or wood burning stove
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These items should be checked every six months:• Smoke detectors
• Refrigerator
• Clothes dryer
• Garage door
Home Sweet Home
How a home is taken care of affects everyone in the house
Help your family – and yourself – by using your space responsibly
Safety in the Home
Chapter 25
Assessing the Dangers
Since home environments are ever changing, it is important to know what accidents can occur
Some common accidents include: • Fall and bumps
• Cuts
• Poisoning
• Fire and electrical problems
Preventing Accidents
Many accidents occur due to carelessness
Watch out for those with physical limitations like young children and the elderly
Steps to Make a Safer Home Avoid overloading outlets Install smoke detectors Keeps objects off stairs Install safe railings Install lighting in dark areas Lock up hazardous materials Use non-skid mats Keep medicines away from children Clean up spills Secure loose rugs
Taking Responsibility
“Childproof” your home – protect young children
Offer assistance to those with special needs – help reach for high items or climbing stairs
Prepare in advance for such emergencies as fire and severe weather – stay on the first floor, provide a bell for help, check regularly on the person
Designing and Organizing Space
Chapter 24
Design for Living Space
To make a room more attractive and usable, it is important that people use basic elements and principles of design
The Elements of Design
There are 5 elements of design:• Line
• Shape
• Space
• Texture
• Color
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Lines• Every room is influenced by windows and
moldings
• Horizontal lines can be created with low beds, long dressers, and shelves
• Vertical lines can be created with a tall bookcase or striped wallpaper
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Shape:• Shape’s of objects affect the room’s
atmosphere
• Matching usually sets the tone of the room
• Curves add softness
• Square and rectangular provide solidity and stability
• Variety of shapes brings an informal look
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Space:• The way space is used can make the room
appear smaller or larger
• Arranging furniture along a wall gives a feeling of openness
• Moving furniture to the center of the room makes it cozier
• Bright colors give the appearance of space
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Texture:• The texture of silk gives a formal look
• Rougher textures like grained woods, baskets, deep rugs give an informal and comfortable look
• Textures can be combined to give a pleasing look
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Color:• Color has a powerful affect on a person’s
mood
• Warm colors (red, yellow, and orange) are bold and cheerful
• Cool colors (blue, green, and purple) are quiet and soothing
Principles of Design
Set of guidelines to make lines, shapes, textures, space, and color work together
The principles of design are unity, variety, balance, emphasis, proportion, and rhythm
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Unity and Variety• By choosing one color and one style of
furniture, it helps to create unity in a room
• This doesn’t mean that the room has to be in one color but that everything plays off of that color
• By adding color and making the room more interesting adds variety (combination of different but compatible styles and materials
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Balance and Emphasis• Balance means that objects are arranged in
even, pleasing ways on each side of an imaginary center line
• Formal balance is symmetrical; informal balance is asymmetrical
• An object that is the center point of the room receives emphasis because it receives more attention than the other objects
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Proportion and Rhythm• Proportion is the way that one part of a design relates
to size, shape, or space to another part of the whole
• If a room is decorated with small objects, adding a large piece of furniture would make it out of proportion
• Rhythm is the regular repetition of line or shape in a room
• Striped fabric or pictures hung at regular intervals help to create a flow in the room
Organizing Your Space
By keeping in mind the elements and principles of design will help a person to organize their space
When rearranging a room, creating a floor plan to visualize space and look at active areas will help to keep the room organized
Making a Floor Plan
A floor plan is an illustration of the arrangement of furniture, structural elements, and design elements in a room or home
It is a map seen from a bird’s-eye view
Considering Traffic Patterns
When organizing space, it is important to consider the traffic patterns
Traffic patterns are the most direct routes that people use to move through the space in a room
Do not forget that some items need extra space in order for them to function!
Creating Different Areas
One key to organizing space is to group similar furnishings together• Examples:
• Study area might include a desk, computer, lamp, chair, and book case
• Music area might include CD’s, stereo, or a comfortable chair
• Hobby or fitness area might include weights, hobby equipment, CD player, or any other equipment needed
Design Solutions
Most people do not have the money and space to create their dream room
There are ways to work around this so that a person can create a room they desire
Space for Storage
Almost everyone needs more storage space The key to creating this is to make the items
convenient, accessible, and the area attractive Here are a few steps to create space:
• Group similar items together
• Keep often-used items within easy reach
• Keep items clearly visible
• Compartmentalize space
• Use walls and doors for storage
Decorating with Accessories
Small items that add visual appeal are called accessories
They can improve the look of a room in a fairly inexpensive way
Some accessories are just for decorating like paintings
Some please the senses like plants or a bright colored quilt
Cramped Quarters
In the smallest rooms, avoid too much furniture and furniture that is too large
Fewer items make a room look larger than it really is
Bright, light colors and mirrors also make the room look larger
Flexibility and Sharing
Since many rooms in a house are shared with one another and allow for more than one activity to take place, it is important to be flexible when it comes to decorating
When sharing a room, it is important to create a small space that is all about you and be respectful of the other person’s belongings