Factors To Consider When Arranging A Room

An empty room is like a blank canvas; an opportunity for you to decorate and arrange contemporary furniture in it. With so many options, it’s easy to get frazzled and fall short on proper placement.

The following guidelines might not jump-start your career in interior design, but it will surely give you a professionally-arranged room:

Function:

Start by examining how you plan to use the room and how many people will be using it. This will prescribe the type and quantity of modern luxury furniture you can incorporate into your space.

Focal Point:

What is your room’s focal point? Is it a window, a sofa, a coffee table or something else? Position your furniture accordingly. For instance, if your television stand is the focal point, maintain an appropriate distance. Ideally it should be thrice the size of the screen. This means if your television set is 40 inches, your chair distance must be 120 inches. 

Priority:

Start by placing large furniture pieces such as the couch/sofa in the drawing room or bed in the kids’ bedroom. You can easily make this the focal point of your space. In the drawing room, place chairs not more than eight feet away so as to enable conversation. Avoid pushing furniture right up to the walls (unless your room is very small).

Symmetry:

In a formal room, symmetrical arrangements work best. In a casual room such as a family room, opt for an asymmetrical arrangement.

Traffic:

Consider the traffic pattern in your space, especially between doorways. Do not block this path with furniture. Try to direct entry into a room to the seating area. 

Variety:
Install furniture pieces of different sizes throughout your space. This keeps the eyes moving around the room. Balance a tall or large item by placing an item of similar height directly across it. You may also use art to replicate the height. Avoid placing two tall items beside one another.

Contrast:

The human eye likes contrast so mix together curved lines with straight ones. For example, if you have modern or linear furniture, place a round table in for a great visual contrast. For curvy shaped furniture, place an angular item.

Easy-to-Use:

Place a side table or modern glass coffee table within each reach of every seat. Keep leg room in mind during placement. If you have a reading chair or recliner, ensure it has an accompanying table lamp or floor lamp.

Circulation:

Take a walk around your room, are you able to pass through without bumping into furniture? If you answered “no”, then you have a circulation issue. For example, when setting up a dining room, keep a minimum of 48 inches of space between the table’s edge and the nearest furniture piece or wall. If you must shorten the distance, 36 inches is also acceptable. In a bedroom, there should be 24 inches of space between your bedside and wall. 

Planning:

Before beginning the arduous process of moving your furniture, test your ideas on paper. Measure the room’s dimensions. Take note of heaters, electrical outlets, doors and windows. Draw a floor plan accordingly and place your furniture. A digital planner works better and saves you a lot of time (it’s also a lot of fun).

Now you can arrange your space like a pro using the tips mentioned in this blog. To learn more professional tips or to shop for Calligaris Home Furnishing: Italian Design Furniture, visit Creative Furniture Store.