Example Townhouse Layouts

It is impossible to easily show every configuration of townhouse layouts because almost every single unit is slightly different. These pictures will show a couple of examples.

Basic Information:

  • Most townhouses have two bedrooms (there are a few larger apartments made to accommodate more residents)
  • Most townhouses are two levels with the living room/kitchen/dining room on the first floor and the bedrooms and bathrooms on the 2nd floor
  • All bedrooms are doubles
  • Each townhouse has a kitchen (full-size refrigerator and stove are provided)
  • Each townhouse has a dining area (table and chairs are provided)
  • Each townhouse has a common space (couch, side tables, coffee table, and lamps are provided)
  • Bathroom with either a shower or bathtub and dual vanity (shower curtains and toilet paper are provided). There is a separate room for the toilet
  • All townhouses have air conditioning and heat
  • Vacuums are available to be loaned out from the Townhouse Community Center

Two-Level Townhouse (most common)

Living Room and Kitchen

This shows the living room and kitchen with the kitchen in the center of the first floor.

Living Room

This is another angle of the same townhouse to show the living room area.

Dining Area

Each unit comes with a dining table and chairs. You can use it to eat and build relationships with your roommates or as an additional study area if you need to spread out.

Front Entry

This is another example of a two-level unit. This one has the kitchen at the front and a combined living room/dining room area.

Kitchen

This is the same townhouse with the kitchen at the front of the unit. Most kitchens have some sort of pantry/closet, which can be seen on the right side of the picture.

Dining/Living Room

This is the same townhouse with the kitchen at the front of the unit. This is just a better view of the dining room and living room areas.

Upstairs Hallway

In the two level units the bedrooms are located at the front and back of the townhouse with the bathroom between them.

Bathroom

Each townhouse has a bathroom with double sink vanity and a separate toilet room. This makes it convenient when you are living with four people--if someone is taking a shower you can use the separate toilet.

Bedroom

Based on the layout of the townhouse the bedrooms can vary slightly in dimensions. Most are approximately 11' by 15'. Beds, closets, dressers, desks, chairs, and lamps are provided.

Bedroom

Beds come "lofted" at the highest level. The top of the mattress is approximately 40". The underside of the bed frame is approximately 30". Often people will put their dresser under the bed and if you need additional drawer space there is plenty of room for plastic organizers. Bed risers are allowed as long as they do not have a power cord in them.

Water Heater

Every townhouse is slightly different. In some of them the water heater for the unit is in one of the closets. Per fire code, combustible items (cardboard boxes, clothes, etc) cannot be too close to the hot water heater. We recommend that you keep approximately two feet of clearance around the tank.

Closet

Each resident has their own wardrobe/closet. It is approximately 22" deep by 36" wide, and it is 50" from the bottom to the hanging bar.

Dresser

Each resident has their own three drawer dresser. The top two drawers are approximately 26"W by 20"D by 5"H. The bottom drawer is 26"W by 20"D by 10"H. When the bed is fully lofted the dresser fits under it.

Single Level Townhouse

Living Room and Kitchen

All of the townhouses are carpeted in the living room and bedrooms. There is vinyl/tile flooring at the front door, kitchen, and bathrooms.

Closet/Storage Space

Each townhouse has at least one large closet in the living room. Some of them have a hot water heater in them, which you will need to avoid placing items against if it is in the closet.

Hallway/Bedroom

This shows the dining area on the left, the kitchen on the right, and the hallway and bedroom straight ahead.

Kitchen

The kitchens have a lot of storage space. You should be cleaning on a regular basis to keep it tidy.

Hallway

This shows the hallway connecting the two bedrooms and the bathroom area.

Bathroom

Bathrooms are cleaned by Building Care staff once a month. You will receive a schedule of those days at the beginning of the semester. You will need to remove all items from the counter and shower on those days so that all the surfaces can be cleaned. You should be cleaning on your own regularly between the monthly cleanings.

Toilet Room

The separate toilet makes it convenient when sharing the townhouse with others so you don't have to wait if someone is in the shower.

Tips

  • The living rooms and bedrooms have picture hanging rails. You can decrease the likelihood of getting charged for paint damage when you move out by using these.
  • We provide toilet paper and trash bags for you for free that you can pick up in the Community Center.
  • Know what is not allowed to be in your townhouse based on the fire code in the Community Living Standards.
  • Keep clearance around the water heater to avoid a fire safety violation. State Fire Marshals conduct at least one inspection during the academic year.