collection of standards

[bedroom]
-minimum bedroom width : 2.1 m
-minimum floor area : 11.4 sq. m
-minimum size for secondary bedroom : 10' x 12'
-double occupancy bedroom : net area 14.7 sq. m
-24" for major circulation path (door - closet, etc)
-36" in front of dresser, closet, and chest of drawers
-42" at one side of bed for dressing
-6" between side of bed and side of dresser
-22" on one side of bed for circulation
-12" on least used side of double bed (lease used side of twin bed can be placed against wall)

[closets]
-depth : 2'
-length : at least 5 linear ft
-at least 5'4" of clear hanging space
-lowest shelf not over 6'2" above floor
-one shelf and rod with at least 12" clear space above shelf

[living room]
-minimum width of living/dining room : 11 - 12' (but preferably 14')
-minimum floor area : 180 sq. ft (but preferably 200 sq. ft)
-desirable conversation distance : 10' in diameter

[bathrooms]
-shower minimum size : 36" x 42" (24" door/entrance)
-minimum area (for bathroom with double sinks) : 63 sq. ft
-sink dimensions : 19 - 24" deep ; 37 - 43" above floor
-distance from front of sink to wall : 48" (with 36" circulation space)

[furniture dimensions]
-stools : H - 36" W - 18" D - 20"
-sofas : -apartment size : 72 - 80" x 32 - 36"
-sectional : 92 - 96" x 72 - 76" x 32 - 36"
-loveseat : H - 30 - 36" W - 60 - 66" D - 32 - 36"
-lounge chair : H - 30 - 33" W - 26 - 39" D - 29 - 36"
-beds : -twin : W - 39" L - 75 - 80"
-full : W - 54" L - 75 - 84"