If you’re a Full House fan, then you’re probably familiar with the iconic painted San Francisco house that shows up in the opening credits. But did you know that the Full House floor plan is architecturally impossible? Yes, you heard that right.
In this post, we’ll take a virtual tour of the Full House set with actor John Stamos, who played Uncle Jesse on the show. He will explain why the Full House floor plan is a work of fiction and how the set designers managed to create such an iconic TV house.
The Living Room
Let’s start in the living room, where John Stamos gives us a tour of the stained glass windows and nautical decorations. He mentions that his character, Uncle Jesse, likes the sea, but he never actually deals with it on the show.
We also get a glimpse of the barometer that shows perfect timing, and John’s friend Dave, who plays Joey on the show, enjoying a ham sandwich. Cut it out!
The Fireplace
As we move around the living room, John shows us the fireplace, where the characters’ childhood photos are displayed. He explains that the fourth wall is missing, and this is where the cameras and crew are when filming.
The Kitchen
Next, we head to the kitchen, where John explains that the door is always left open, requiring reshoots. We also learn that they keep puppets on top of the cabinets to drop on any burglars that might break in.
The Bedrooms
As we climb the stairs, John admits that the Full House floor plan is architecturally impossible. The house would need to be about 12,000 square feet to accommodate all the bedrooms shown on the show.
We get a glimpse of Michelle’s room, which is actually Stephanie and Michelle’s room. John shows us a bush they use because the bathrooms are often broken, and DJ’s room, where she keeps the head of her last boyfriend.
The Full House Family
Finally, John reflects on the Full House family and how they are loaded with everything they could ever need. Hair always done, they live in a small space with 14 people, including three guys raising them and their Aunt Becky.
In conclusion, the Full House floor plan may be architecturally impossible, but it’s still an iconic TV set that captured the hearts of millions. Thanks for joining us on this virtual tour of the Full House set.