Co-living homes
Private bedroom Services and Power Planning for Co-living homes
Locate the equipment first, then coordinate outlets, switches and maintenance access with the relevant trades.
Explore the ideas
Walkthrough checklist
- Make a schedule of fixed and portable equipment and note where each will actually be used.
- Overlay service routes and outlets on the furniture drawings before approving joinery.
- Keep shutoffs and frequently serviced connections reachable and have the relevant specialist verify the provision.
Worked example
Bedside charging outlets are hidden behind a tall headboard and inaccessible from the mattress.
Set outlet height and position against the selected bed and headboard drawings, leaving cords clear of walking routes.
How to test it
Check locations against the final furniture and appliance drawings before walls or cabinets are closed.
Apply it to this space
- Layout
- Keep bed and desk out of the entry path, with wardrobe access clear and a direct route to the door.
- Detail
- Use layered task and ambient lights with opaque window covering and lockable storage where appropriate.
- Trade-off
- A larger desk supports work but can consume the room’s open floor area.
- Check privacy from corridor and shared areas
- Measure personal storage and desk use
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