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Monday, January 7th, 2019
Flexsteel Living Room Leather Power Reclining Sofa 1441-62P
McCreery’s Home Furnishings is excited in kicking off this exciting new year with a little something that homeowners often ask about – furniture placement. Many have complained about how complicated it could get. Some were even confident at first only to end up that what they set up isn’t right after all.
Figuring out furniture placement basics is one of the essential steps in keeping a lovely home. And before you even begin learning about furniture layout, the first thing that you need to fully comprehend is space.
Function More Than Form
So, let’s talk about space. This is the most important factor that you need to think about when arranging the rooms in your home. For instance, two sofas that face each other are symmetrical but when your family’s primary activity when in the living room is to watch TV, then this is an impractical setup.
Before you bring in the furniture pieces, think about how you would use the space and what activities will be held there.
The Flow Matters
Any empty room is a kind of blank slate for any interior design enthusiast. But getting over enthusiastic could lead to a not-so-good furniture placement. So be sure to map the traffic routes. Keep in mind also that less is always more. Remember to keep three feet of walking space between each furniture piece.
Harmony Is Key
Whether you would arrange your furnishings symmetrically or not, balance will always be a crucial factor in space design. You can visually counteract a huge furniture piece using two smaller pieces. A tall lamp can also do the trick.
Be sure to have the pattern and color create a balance at all times.
Pair Seats with Something
A loveseat or an armchair, no matter how lovely, tends to look and feel lonely. So, if you have a comfy chair, make sure that there’s something where you can rest your feet up or where you can place that piping hot cup of tea.
A buddy chair is always a great idea.
Set Up Zones
Furniture placement can help with a house that has an open plan layout. The sets of furniture could be used in creating rooms or zones which will show how that space is supposed to be used.
An area rug under the couch and a pair of chairs could easily become the conversation zone. A chandelier over the table is the right setting for a formal dining area.
Turn that sofa’s back to the rest of the furnishings and what you have indicated is the living room.
Furniture and Walls Shouldn’t Touch
Many interior design experts would warn their clients against the ugliness that’s waiting to happen when they push all their furniture against the wall. It could get tempting if your space is small but don’t do it.
Even as small as a distance of 12 inches is enough to give your couch some breathing space.
Zero In On the Focal Point
While it’s not a necessity to hang a huge pendant lamp in each room, you should see to it that the furniture are laid out according to how they would be best used. Always consider the architectural features of your home.
Get Out of Your Comfort Zone
Experiment. It’s just a piece of furniture so relax. If you’re feeling stuck in one placement, then know that you can try again. Tomorrow is another day to try to move that couch or to shift the orientation of your bed in the master bedroom.
Loosen Up
Yes, once again, just relax. This is your home that we’re talking about here so there are no commandments that are set in stone. Go ahead and break rules if you have to. Let your creativity take flight and see what will happen.
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Friday, April 8th, 2016
Move a large piece of furniture against the wall only if the room does not have a huge floor space. Featured furniture is from FFDM’s Vintage Classics.
An empty room is pretty much like a blank canvas or a fresh sheet of paper. This can either serve as a challenge or an opportunity. There are just so many ways to fill the rooms of a house but where can one start? There are basic rules in furniture arrangement that you need to learn. If you observe each, you will be guaranteed of a lovely looking home as every tip will help you to prioritize correctly and to figure out where to put which.
The guidelines might not turn you into a professional interior designer but they will surely put you to the right path. You can also pull off professional-looking results in the least amount of stress.
Consider the Room’s Function
When you set out to arrange furniture in a certain room, consider what the room’s use will be. The rest of the furnishings should go around the answer to this simple question. The seating requirements for the living room are, of course, different from those in the bedroom.
Create an Effective Focal Point
Hooker Furniture Dining Room Willow Bend Bench seen here with the rest of the dining set and china cabinets. Take note of the symmetry that was established in this room.
You also have to find the room’s natural focal point. There are homes built with architectural parts which can be considered as natural focal points. The fireplace is a surefire central piece as is an archway.
The focal point could also be an appliance or a significant piece of furniture. This can be the TV inside the living room or the four poster bed inside the master bedroom.
Hooker Furniture Dining Room Willow Bend Bench seen here with the rest of the dining set and china cabinets. Take note of the symmetry that was established in this room.
Establish Symmetry
There has to be a symmetrical arrangement in every room. Symmetry connotes formality while asymmetrical arrangements can make any room feel more casual.
Remember to place the biggest furniture pieces first like the sofa inside the living room or the bed in your bedroom. This significant piece of furniture should face the focal point in a room.
The chairs should not be more than eight feet apart. This is so conversations can still be held. Never push the furniture against the walls unless the room is particularly small.
Another part of symmetry is having ample furniture and accessory variety. Balancing small and large items is important so that the eyes can rest easy. This means you should not place two large pieces of furniture right next to one another.
Contrast should also be established. Curved and straight lines can be effectively thrown together if you want to have contrast. Modern and linear furniture should have a round table just to have contrast. Curvy furniture pieces can be mixed with angular pieces. Block colors and prints can also mix just as long as you know how to balance each aspect.
Think of the Foot Traffic
Always consider the flow of traffic in the room. This is often the part between doorways. Never block such paths with any big piece of furniture. Put 30-48 inch width for the high traffic areas and no less than 24” of width for the areas with minor traffic.
Try to direct traffic around seating units and never through their midst. Traffic that cuts through a room needs to have two, smaller seating areas instead of one large seating spot.
Now, Begin Planning
Before you invest in any piece of furniture or a whole set at that, be sure to take the time to plan. This is also true when you need to move a particularly large piece of furniture. Note the location of doors, windows, electrical outlets and heat registers. Once you establish the position of each you will be better able to draw a floor plan. So take out the tape measure and begin measuring.
Mix and match, consider scaling to achieve balance, and utilize the features of each furniture to your home’s advantage. At the end of the day, furniture arrangement is all about your preference and perspective so take a step forward and do it now.
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