When you have the plot drawing done to scale, it is time to identify the primary areas on the lot.
And these areas may not always stay in a specific place as the space or our needs will not allow it. You should place a sheet of tracing paper over your plot plan and try to determine the primary public, private, and service areas.
These drawings are referred to as bubble diagrams. By using the questionnaire that you filled out earlier, try to group the items into the following categories.
It is area for identifying only the general areas, items contained and general layout. The specific shapes and sizes should be added later, such as a competed deck plan in the hardscape area.
PUBLIC AREA
This area usually identifies the main entrances and exits from the house.
Often it is the front side of the home and the area that most people will see first. Owning to curb appeal, which could have an impact on a future sale, and the fact that you only have a chance to make a first impression once, you should pay close attention to this area. You can make the entry into the house as inviting and attractive as possible. Consider the walk to the front door should be a minimum of 4' wide, often times wider. This is best if constructed out of one material so the eye is led to the door easily. It is necessary that the walk be well lit, not only for guests, and family, but as a crime deterrent as well. You may want to keep most plant material in this area from encroaching on the walk. This is always nice to have an entry that will allow people enough area to stand out of the weather as they wait for the door to be answered. If you have different elevations, consider giving people plenty of room to stand by the front door and make sure that all steps are well lit.
In this area all the plantings need to complement the architectural features of the house. Thus the lawn or lawn substitute areas should be open and in most cases can be designed in a way that will help lead the eye to the entry. If it is possible, try to make it obvious where you would like your guests to park.
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