This article will help you understand how to arrange furniture. The most important part is to throw out the unnecessary things first, move the bed and make sure there is nothing underneath, and get ready to furnish again.
Steps
Part 1 of 6: Part 1: Plan Your Space
Step 1. Measure everything
If you want to organize the arrangement of the furniture and not have to constantly move the heavy ones until you find an arrangement that convinces you, take the measurements first, so that you can theoretically plan the space.
Step 2. Draw the room and the pieces
You can draw the room on graph paper based on the measurements you have taken (1 cm for each meter, for example). Draw without inserting the furniture at the beginning. After that, draw the furniture on another piece of paper, always to scale, and cut it out. Now you can put the arrangement into practice, however you like.
Step 3. Use room planning software
These décor programs are no longer limited to interior decorators alone - there are tons of software choices to tidy up your rooms. From Chrome extensions, like 5D, to games like The Sims (2 and 3 are great in this regard), there are so many alternatives that allow you to play with layouts, color schemes, style and size.
Part 2 of 6: Part 2: Setting Your Focal Point
Step 1. Decide what your focal point will be
The focal point of the room will depend on the type of space you are in. In a living room, this could be a window overlooking a beautiful view, a fireplace, or a television. In a bedroom, this should be the bed. In a dining room, the table. Try to figure out what the focal point of the room will be, as most of the furniture will be organized around this object.
Step 2. Put everything properly on scale
If you have the choice between furniture of different sizes, choose an option that is suitable for the space in which it will be located. For example, don't buy a bed or dining room table that is too large for this room. There should be at least 1m of free space around large objects in a room for them to be usable.
Step 3. Move your focal point
If you can, move your focal point to the area of the room. It should be a place where, when you enter, it stands out in front of you. Your eye should fall on that piece.
Step 4. Move your attention to the point
Draw additional attention to the focal point by arranging accessories in this area. For a bedroom it means putting bedside tables with lamps and other elements, while for a sofa it means adding a few paintings or a mirror. Generally a television is most visible if it is surrounded by shelves or racks, unless it is part of a large entertainment venue.
Part 3 of 6: Part 3: Placing Seats to Sit
Step 1. Scale the sessions
Once the focal point has been arranged, you'll want to add some chairs, sofas, and armchairs to the room (unless it's a bedroom). Make sure the seating furniture is the right size for the room. Leave enough space around them, as you did with the focal point, for them to be usable. For example, you should calculate at least 1m available behind each dining room chair.
Try to limit yourself to just one piece of furniture that is larger than necessary in a single room. If you put in too many, the room will feel crowded and a little poor in taste
Step 2. Create an open arrangement
The seating in the room should suggest an idea of openness and be inviting when they are at the entrance to the room (or at least at the main entrance). Avoid having furniture to sit on with your back to the door, for example.
Step 3. Use corners strategically
You can add a more decisive touch to the room by placing a piece of furniture in a corner, but be careful because it takes up precious space in a small room. Only use corner furniture if your room is very large or you don't have enough to fill the space.
Step 4. Space the furniture appropriately
When arranging items to sit on in an area that will be used for conversation, such as the living room, you should be careful not to place items too far or too close together. In general it is a good idea to calculate a space of approximately 2-2.5m between the seats, facing each other. The pieces that form an L should have a distance of about 15 cm between the corners.
Part 4 of 6: Part 4: Placing the Surfaces
Step 1. Create neighboring surfaces
Especially in a living room (but to some extent in the bedroom as well), you should have a surface that is within easy reach for every major seating area, so that people have a place to put down what they drink. as they speak. Try to leave these surfaces fixed if you can. If they almost always get in the way, consider moving surfaces so you can drag them into the right position as needed.
Step 2. Pay attention to the levels
The surface level should be appropriate for the area it is in. Decorative tables at the ends of a room should be taller than those near a sofa or chair. Keep items near the seats at an equal level with the armrests, so that what is on the table is within easy reach of the seated.
Step 3. Choose the right size
Avoid coffee tables or other overly large tables, as they can obstruct the passage inside the room or prevent people from sitting comfortably (think of the poor guy who sits in the center of an empty sofa!). Instead, make sure there is 1 or 2 meters of space between the end of the table and the cabinet that follows it.
Step 4. Consider the lights
You will likely need to use a few tables in a room as a surface on which to place reading lamps or other sources of light. Make sure you place it strategically so that all areas are lit and that power outlets are within easy reach.
Part 5 of 6: Part 5: Making Room for Movement
Step 1. Leave a path between the entrances
If there is more than one entrance to a room, make sure the passage is clear and straight enough between the entrances (it can form an "arch" around a sitting area if necessary). This arrangement can also help divide the space and ensure that each entrance has an open area in front of it.
Step 2. Avoid blocking the passageways
Think about how people might enter a room. Then consider where the furniture is. Something is in the way? Does it make it difficult to go from one side to the other? Make sure these barriers are moved or at least divided.
Step 3. Make sure all furniture and power outlets are easily accessible
Not only will you want to be able to sit easily on the sofa, but also be able to easily reach the power outlets. Try to have at least one that is easily accessible from a low, nearby table. This will give you space to charge electronic devices, such as cell phones and laptops.
Step 4. Separate the spaces
You can also use furniture to break up larger spaces, although this idea should be considered from the very beginning. If you have a very large, open room, it will be best to use furniture to break up the space into various sections. For example, use the backs of sofas instead of walls to create a living room and make the space on the other side become a dining room.
Part 6 of 6: Part 6: Fixing the Accessories
Step 1. Use cadres strategically
Pictures and other decorations placed high on the walls can make the space appear larger, while placing a picture on top of a sofa and placing a table at either end of the sofa will make the space appear larger. Paintings can also fill a large wall and make it appear less bare.
Step 2. Use mirrors strategically
Mirrors hanging on a wall can make a small space seem larger because they reflect light and create the illusion that there is a room in the room. You can actually double the amount of space you seem to have! But be warned: mirrors can often give the impression that the furniture is substandard.
Step 3. Choose your carpets carefully, as they need to be the right size
They should be large enough to cover only the area on which they are placed. Rugs that are too small or too large can make a room seem too small or too large.
Step 4. Use tall curtains
Tall curtains will draw the eye upward, creating the illusion of having a higher ceiling. They can also make the room seem more proportionate if the windows and ceiling are already high.
Step 5. Use the elements strategically
If you want to make a room seem larger, use smaller-sized furniture and avoid items that betray this attempt, such as cups, bowls, or other standard-sized furnishings. This is the so-called "dollhouse effect", so your room will feel even bigger and more spacious.
Step 6. Use symmetry
When arranging accessories or other pieces of furniture, try to rely on symmetry. This is a quick "trick" to make the furniture arrangement look better. Set up a table on either side of the sofa, shelves on each side of the television, a picture next to each side of a table, etc.
Advice
- Consider the following guidelines when arranging furniture and spaces:
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Spaces that need a free area of about 90-180 cm:
- Corridors.
- The spaces in front of wardrobes containing clothes, dressers and dressers.
- Any crossing point where two people might cross paths.
- The spaces in front of the stove, a refrigerator, a sink, a washing machine and the areas where you hang your clothes.
- The sides of the bed from which you lie down.
- Leave a space of about 120 cm or more for the stairs.
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The spaces that need about 45-120 cm free around:
- Sides of the bed only used to fix it.
- The spaces between the sofas and the coffee tables.
- Leave 76 cm of free space in areas where more than one person does not need to pass, such as in front of the bathtub or through doors.
- There should be at least 76 cm of free space in front of the bathtub, shower, toilet and / or sink.
- Clean the furniture before putting it back. It may be a long time before you move them again to do a thorough cleaning.
- Clean your room before moving furniture.
- If you have wooden floors, place a piece of old carpet or a scrap of cloth under each leg before moving a piece of furniture. It will move more easily and will not scratch the floor. Leave it until you are done to avoid damaging the floor.
- Decide which furniture you should keep in the room and which ones to get rid of. Each piece should be suitable for the purpose of the room and its size: a small room should have small furniture and a large room large furniture. If a large room cannot be filled with large furniture, divide the space using smaller pieces of furniture or arrange them with a large rug.
- Large rugs not only serve to give color, compactness and originality to a room, but also function as guides to divide the furniture and indicate the passage from one side to the other. Arrange furniture around or on top of large rugs (you could place a coffee table on a large rug, for example, and place large furniture around it).
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Feng Shui Tips:
- Place the bed against a wall in a commanding position in sight of the door.
- Get a headboard for the bed.
- Do not place the bed on the lower end of a pitched roof or under a ceiling fan.
- If you are moving furniture on carpet, consider pads to do so or you could put pieces of cardboard or wood on the floor to make it easier to drag the furniture.
- Vacuum the floor when you're done.
- Use a computer application like Visio to help you draw to scale.
Warnings
- Don't move furniture into a messy room!
- Be careful not to move pieces that are too heavy for you!
