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What Is Floating Furniture?

Saturday, March 19th, 2016

Stanley Furniture Living Room Square Cocktail Table 319-15-03 makes those books seemingly float.

Stanley Furniture Living Room Square Cocktail Table 319-15-03 makes those books seemingly float.

The name floating furniture is given to objects that seem to hover above the floor as they are installed or placed in an available space. There are clever ways to do this. Such design tricks make use of the best kinds of wood, magnets, metal, and quality furniture.

Floating furniture is also smart-looking. It is the kind that you would use in a contemporary setup as it evokes an appearance of minimalism. This kind of furniture also saves space which makes tidying up a lot easier. It also enhances feelings of expansiveness whether you are in an indoor or outdoor setting.

Ways to Incorporate Floating Furniture

It’s time to levitate! Floating buffets are a modern version of the Mid-century sideboard. This is the kind of furniture that allows optimization of your corner space. It can also provide cabinets and drawers for functional storage. It is also an effective ornamental display but one that does not eat up a lot of space.

Floating buffet is simple and light; air can even flow freely underneath it and all around your home. The more space that you free up, the more expansive your home would look like. The rule here is simple – the more floor is seen, the larger a room would appear.

A floating console is the perfect spot for you to leave your sunglasses, keys, mobiles and knickknacks. This should be situated at the front entrance of your home. The wood grain of this furniture would be most elegant against a white backdrop as well as dark wood flooring.

Stanley Furniture Dining Room Crosley Sideboard 436-21-06

Stanley Furniture Dining Room Crosley Sideboard 436-21-06

Floating furniture will give you and your guests the illusion of a hovering piece in your living space. This can include long floating cabinets that can mimic the very shape of the room. Only a furniture or two actually touches the floor which provides the zero gravity sense.

You won’t even have any difficulty vacuuming the space since the floor is free and the furniture pieces are all off the floor.

Vanities can make small bathrooms seemingly large. This piece of furniture achieves just that as there’s so much space on either side of the vanity table and underneath it. Your color palette should be subtle yet complementary for a more contemporary feel.

Remember the rule when it comes to heavy and light furniture. Every piece that is heavy and is laid on the ground is often traditional. The smaller ones that are positioned above the ground will make any place more modern. There will also be plenty of bench space and storage for occupants of the latter. Plus, medicine cabinets and shelves that are cleverly installed above will also add to the spaciousness of your home.

The kitchen island can also be made to float. This can be used for different purposes including food preparation, dining, working, reading or it can be a place for kids to do their projects and homework.

This is also an informal place where people can lounge about during casual dinner or cocktail parties.

A dining table may also be made to float from the bench with the same material. This should evoke a feeling of solidity. Its informality is balanced by bench seats.

Furniture that seemingly defies gravity can free up a significant number of square footage in your home. Whether they are hanging on wood or suspended because of magnets or metal contraptions; hovering furniture and accessories will always give the illusion of being afloat.

So, do you find floating furniture advantageous to your current situation at home? There are simply too many reasons to use this kind of furniture. No modern enthusiast should go without them.

 

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