There are many activities, procedures, or therapies that a client may be interested in having in their home spa. Some require specialized equipment, discussed in the next section, along with space planning requirements. However, some can be accomplished with spa products and very little extra space, still providing the client with a luxury experience. The […]
Category: BOSTON FURNITURE
Location
Often home spas are part of the master bathroom (Figure 9.1 9). It may already have a separate tub and shower, and upgrading or expanding the fixtures could create a spa space in the regularly used bathroom. Separating the spa area from the regularly used bath can create a space focused on the relaxing experience, […]
Mechanical and Structural Requirements
Some exercise equipment and audio visual equipment require electrical connections and wiring considerations. Most home equipment requires 120 volts and 20 amps, but some commercial equipment may require dedicated 240-volt receptacles. Floor receptacles may be desirable to reduce tripping hazards from cords. Some exercise equipment is oversized and the entry door needs to be planned […]
Other Equipment
Often other activities are taking place at the same time as exercising. Some of these are essential to the exercise experience, i. e., watching an aerobics video. Sometimes an activity to engage the mind is needed, i. e., watching the morning news. Be sure to record this information on Form 15. Some nonexercise equipment to […]
EXERCISE AREAS
An exercise space in or near the bathroom has many advantages and may be important to some clients. Exercising at home can be more economical and more convenient than a membership to a health club. People are short on time, but can often spare 20 minutes if they can exercise in their home. The exercise […]
Ironing
Many people want a place to iron clothes and household linens. The laundry area is a logical place to put an ironing area. An ironing area might also be put in a closet, as discussed above. Built-in ironing boards (see Figure 9.9) fold down from wall cupboards or pull out from underneath a countertop, yet […]
Storage
Easily accessible storage is needed for laundry supplies. Items such as detergent and fabric softener are used almost every time something is washed, and need to be easily reached when using the laundry equipment. Other laundry supplies, such as stain removers, special detergents, bleaches, and fabric fresheners, may be used less frequently, but still need […]
Space Planning in the Laundry Area
Adequate space is needed in the laundry area to move, turn, bend, and twist, while moving laundry in and out of the equipment. Space for a laundry basket or cart is also needed. A clearance of 42 inches (1067 mm) in front of a washer, dryer, or stacked washer and dryer, is recommended (see Figure […]
Stacked Washer and Dryer
If space is limited, a stacked washer and dryer can be a good choice (see Figure 9.13). A stacked washer and dryer can take up about the same floor space as a single washing machine [(approximately 30 inches by 30 inches (762 mm by 762 mm)], yet provides the capacity for full loads of laundry. […]
Laundry Equipment
A washing machine and automatic dryer will anchor most laundry areas. Washers and dryers vary in size. A typical American model washer or dryer is 27 to 29 inches (686 to 737 mm) wide (across the front) and 25 to 32 inches (635 to 813 mm) deep. Most are about 36 inches high (914 mm), […]