Whether you’re into symmetrical design or not, balance is important in any space. Make Balance More Important Than Symmetry Or jot down its dimensions and tape it off in your space to see if it might work for you.Ĥ. And if you fall in love with something out of your size range, ask if the piece comes in different sizes. Also note the ideal furniture dimensions and keep that list with you either in your car, wallet, or on your phone so it’s close by if you happen to see a piece of furniture you like online or in person. Keep a list of the furniture pieces needed for each room of your house. You can also place several empty boxes in the room where you've marked out the furniture to give you a 3 dimensional model of the potential furnishings. Mark out the length and width of the pieces you’re thinking about purchasing. Okay, after you have done the planning on paper and/or online, to be extra careful, take a tape measure and some painters tape, or chalk, and go to your house site. Ikea has one that I’ve never tried, but heard good things about. There are many free virtual and paid room planners out there. I usually start with graph paper, then play around with an online tool. In addition, you can use an online room planning tool or app that will give you a more realistic look at the room and furnishings you’re planning. With your finger or the pencil trace all the pathways around the furniture to see if you notice any problems.Īlternatively, you could cut out some appropriately sized paper furniture pieces and move them around the graph paper room to see what arrangement allows for the best flow and function. Then, using a pencil (with eraser), draw in the major furniture pieces. Make sure you add your windows, doors and TV to your room drawing. You can make 1, 2 or 3 squares on the graph paper equivalent to one foot. To figure out ideal dimensions for your furniture, you can draw your room dimensions to scale on a piece of graph paper. Play with Proportions Before You Purchase If your traffic flow is obstructed (and there's not much room to move the furniture), you should use smaller (but not too small) and/or fewer furniture pieces.ģ. The space between the coffee table and seating should be 14-18 inches. Ideally, walkways or aisles should be at least 3 feet wide so you can maneuver the space comfortably. Is there anything that blocks their paths when they leave the living room sofa or accent chairs to go to the kitchen or bathroom? When considering your furniture layout, you should think through how people to get into and around a room. Create a clear path so people can walk from one end of the room to the other without difficulty. People should not be tripping over furniture, or each other, to pass through the room. Make sure you leave room for clear walking paths. One of the most important things to consider when arranging furniture in any room is traffic flow. Okay, so that was tip number one- start with the 3 F’s, just like you would with interior design. Does your 6 ft tall teenager’s bedroom have enough space for a queen sized bed and a desk for homework? Will you have enough seating in the great room so the whole family can enjoy movie night together? And where should you place the TV? Can your space accommodate a sofa that’s deep enough for Sunday afternoon naps? And how much storage will you need to buy for your kids' toys? Will you need a large table or ottoman where you can play board games? Make sure that most of the furniture pieces, the lighting and electronics are placed in a position that will allow you to easily take part in the activities you have planned for the space. Definitely make sure the hardest working, pieces of furniture that are necessary for the room’s function can fit comfortably in the space. Make a mental or written list of how you will spend time in the space- things like watching TV, napping, reading, kids playing, parties, working and homework, and virtual meetings. What do you want to do in the room? What activities will take place there? Think about all the things you want to do in each room of the house to help you decide on what furniture pieces are necessary for the space and where they should be placed. We can start with the 3 F’s for furniture placement too.įirst and foremost, think about the room’s function. The 3 F’s were the first rules of interior design, which we learned about in episode 203 called “Your Home’s Interior Design: What to Do and Where to Start, part 1.” The 3 F’s stand for Function, Focal Point and Feeling.
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