Home Design Quiz

Which of the following statements regarding straight-line kitchens is not true?

• It is used frequently in small houses, cottages, and apartments.

• It is usually not visually appealing.

• Little space is required.

• It contains an island.

The intended purpose for a kitchen can include ____.

• food preparation

• informal dining

• entertaining

• All of the above

The main ____ in the kitchen include the food preparation center, cleanup center, and cooking center.

• work centers

• work triangles

• functional centers

• utility centers

When designing a kitchen to be handicapped accessible, toe space of ____ deep and 9” high is needed under the cabinets for wheelchair footrests.

• 3"

• 6"

• 9"

• 12"

A(n) ____ kitchen is located along two adjacent walls.

• straight-line

• L-shaped

• U-shaped

• peninsula

The International Residential Code recommends that the minimum size for a bedroom should be ____ square feet.

• 50

• 60

• 70

• 80

When designing a bedroom for the disabled, a clear space of ____ square is usually required for turning a wheelchair in front of a closet.

• 3'

• 5'

• 7'

• 9'

The minimum bedroom closet depth is ____.

• 16"

• 20"

• 24"

• 28"

The most desirable location for a closet is ____.

• on an outside wall

• in the hall near the bedroom

• on an interior wall

• None of the above

Bi-fold, ____ or sliding closet doors generally allow for partial entry by wheelchair users.

• split

• ribbon

• 1/2

• accordion