Typical Rooms & Sizes
The size and shape of any room is defined by function, location and the furniture, fixtures and
equipment that will reside therein. The following list of "typical" rooms and sizes, offered as a
starting point for the design process. It is important to note that these are only a guideline and
are not intended to place any limits on size and/or use.
Small Medium Large
DESIGNATION Dimensions Sq/Ft Dimensions Sq/Ft Dimensions Sq/Ft
Foyer 6 X 6 36 8 X 10 80 8 X 15 120
Entry Closets 2 X 3 6 2 X 4 8 2 X 6 12
Powder Room 4 X 4 16 5 X 5 25 6 X 6 36
Living Room 12 X 18 216 18 X 24 432 20 X 28 560
Dining Room 10 X 12 120 12 X 16 192 14 X 18 252
Kitchen 8 X 10 80 10 X 16 160 12 X 20 240
Eating Area 10 X 10 100 12 X 12 144 16 X 16 256
Pantry 2 X 2 4 2 X 4 8 3 X 6 18
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Family Room 12 X 16 192 14 X 20 280 16 X 24 384
Office/Craft Room 8 X 10 80 12 X 14 168 14 X 18 252
Recreation Room 12 X 18 216 16 X 24 384 18 X 30 540
Den 10 X 10 100 12 X 12 144 14 X 16 224
Study 10 X 10 100 12 X 12 144 14 X 16 224
Back Door Closets 2 X 4 8 2 X 6 12 4 X 8 32
Utility/Mud Room 5 X 6 30 6 X 8 48 8 X 10 80
Master Bed Room 12 X 14 168 14 X 20 280 16 X 24 384
Walk-In Closets 4 X 6 24 6 X 6 36 6 X 8 48
Master Bathroom 6 X 9 54 8 X 12 96 10 X 16 160
Bedrooms 10 X 10 100 12 X 12 144 14 X 16 224
Closets 2 X 4 8 2 X 6 12 2 X 8 16
Guest Bedroom 12 X 12 144 12 X 14 168 14 X 18 252
Guest Closets 2 X 4 8 2 X 6 12 2 X 8 16
Guest Bathroom 5 X 9 45 6 X 10 60 7 X 12 84
Full Bath 6 X 9 54 7 X 10 70 8 X 12 96
Linen Closet 1 X 3 3 2 X 4 8 2 X 6 12
Laundry 6 X 8 48 6 X 12 72 8 X 12 96
Workshop 6 X 8 48 8 X 10 80 12 X 16 192
Storage Room 6 X 6 36 8 X 10 80 12 X 14 168
Garage 12 X 20 240 20 X 20 400 24 X 24 576
Deck 6 X 12 72 8 X 20 160 10 X 24 240
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Room Sizes
The size of a room is determined by the function of the room and by the furnishings
that go into the room. The list of typical room sizes shown below should be used
ONLY as a guide for general planning purposes and to determine overall square
footage of a proposed plan.
FOYER MEDIA ROOM
• Small - 6 x 6 • Small - 10 x 14
• Medium - 8 x 10 • Medium - 12 x 16
• Large - 8 x 15 • Large - 14 x 20
ENTRY CLOSETS (24" minimum inside KITCHEN
dimensions) • Small - 5 x 10
• Small - 2 x 3 • Medium - 10 x 16
• Medium - 2 x 4 • Large - 12 x 20
• Large - 2 x 6 EATING AREA
POWDER ROOM • Small - 10 x 10
• Small - 4 x 4 • Medium - 12 x 12
• Medium - 5 x 5 • Large - 16 x 16
• Large - 6 x 6 PANTRY
GREAT ROOM • Small - 2 x 2
• Small - 16 x 18 • Medium - 3 x 4
• Medium - 18 x 24 • Large - 4 x 6
• Large - 20 x 28 LAUNDRY
LIVING ROOM - • Small - 3 x 6
• Small - 12 x 18 • Medium - 6 x 8
• Medium - 16 x 20 • Large - 8 x 10
• Large - 22 x 28 UTILTITY/MUD ROOM
DINING ROOM • Small - 5 x 6
• Small - 10 x 12 • Medium - 6 x 8
• Medium - 12 x 16 • Large - 8 x 10
• Large - 14 x 18 REAR ENTRY CLOSETS (24" minimum
FAMILY ROOM inside dimensions)
• Small - 12 x 16 • Small - 2 x 3
• Medium - 14 x 20 • Medium - 2 x 4
• Large - 16 x 24 • Large - 3 x 6
RECREATION ROOM GARAGE
• Small - 12 x 18 • Small - 12 x 20 (1 car)
• Medium - 16 x 24 • Medium - 20 x 20 (2 car)
• Large - 18 x 30 • Large - 24 x 24 (2 car w/storage)
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WORKSHOP GUEST BATHROOM
• Small - 6 x 8 • Small - 5 x 9
• Medium - 8 x 10 • Medium - 6 x 10
• Large - 12 x 16 • Large - 7 x 12
STORAGE ROOM LINEN CLOSETS (12" min inside dim)
• Small - 6 x 6 • Small - 1 x 3
• Medium - 8 x 10 • Medium - 2 x 4
• Large - 12 x 14 • Large - 3 x 6
HOME OFFICE / WORK ROOM DEN
• Small - 8 x 10 • Small - 10 x 10
• Medium - 12 x 14 • Medium - 12 x 12
• Large - 14 x 18 • Large - 14 x 16
MASTER BED ROOM STUDY
• Small - 12 x 14 • Small - 10 x 10
• Medium - 14 x 20 • Medium - 12 x 12
• Large - 16 x 24 • Large - 14 x 16
WALK-IN CLOSETS (24" min inside dim) LIBRARY
• Small - 4 x 6 • Small - 12 x 12
• Medium - 6 x 6 • Medium - 14 x 18
• Large - 6 x 8 • Large - 16 x 20
MASTER BATHROOM
• Small - 6 x 9
• Medium - 8 x 12
• Large - 10 x 16
BEDROOMS
• Small - 10 x 10
• Medium - 12 x 12
• Large - 14 x 16
CLOSETS (24" min inside dim)
• Small - 2 x 4
• Medium - 2 x 6
• Large - 2 x 8
GUEST BEDROOM
• Small - 10 x 12
• Medium - 12 x 14
• Large - 14 x 18
GUEST CLOSETS (24" min inside dim)
• Small - 2 x 3
• Medium - 2 x 4
• Large - 2 x 6
FULL BATH
• Small - 6 x 9
• Medium - 7 x 10
• Large - 8 x 12
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