Functional areas in a Home - JSS1 Home Economics Lesson Note

1. Sitting room
2. Bedroom
3. Dinning room
4. Kitchen
5. Bathroom
6. Toilet 
7. Guest room
8. Pantry/store

Sitting room or living room

Uses:

1. It is used as a relaxation centre for family members.
2. It is used for receiving and entertaining visitors.
3. Part of it can be used as dinning area.
4. It can be used for social activities such as parties, meetings, etc.
5. Family pictures and other precious collections can be displaced here.

Sitting room furniture

1. A set of settee or chair, these are available in different shapes, sizes and forms.
2. A coffee or centre table.
3. A set of side stools.
4. Wall carbinet or room divider.
5. Optional items include television, radio, etc.

Bedroom

Uses:

1. It is a place for sleeping or resting.
2. It is a place for keeping important personal belongings such as money, documents, etc.
3. It is a centre for dressing and making-up.

Bedroom furniture

1. Bed which is used for sleeping 
2. Wardrobe for putting cloths 
3. Fan 
4. A stool

Dinning room

This is the functional area of the home where the family members eat their meals. 

Uses:

1. It is used as a center for family meals.
2. It can be used for serving meals to visitors.
3. Dining room furniture
4. Dinning table
5. Chairs
6. Side board or cupboard for storing cutlery, glass cups, table mats, etc.

Kitchen

Uses:

1. Food storage 
2. Cooking food 
3. Washing plates
4. Meal service
5. Kitchen furniture
6. Gas cooker
7. Storage cupboard with shelves.
8. Sink with draining board
9. Taps fitted in the sink.
10. Refrigerator and deep freezer
11. Pestle and morter, cooking pot and pans etc.

Bathroom and toilet

Uses:

Bathroom is a place where family members have their batrh.

1. It is also used for cleaning up.
2. Toilet is used to pass away fesses.
3. Bathroom furniture
4. Bathtub with hot and cold water tap.
5. A shower
6. A water closet