How to Arrange Your Furniture
Do you find it challenging to arrange your furniture? While some people have a natural knack for it, others struggle, changing it around and quickly growing bored and changing it again. Other people put their furniture in place and leave it forever, whether or not it’s functioning well for their family in that arrangement. Don’t worry, we have some tips to help you arrange your furniture in order to create a living space that’s both functional and aesthetically pleasing.
- Choose a focal point for your room. This could be a window, a piece of art, or your television. It can be something that already exists in the room or something you bring in for that purpose. It doesn’t matter what it is, it only matters that you identify it, so that you can arrange the rest of your furniture in relation to it.
- Create clean pathways. No matter how you choose to arrange your room, keep in mind that people will need to navigate through it. Leave plenty of room for pathways and angle furniture in a way that invites conversation and increases functionality. While you’re at it, make sure you’ve left the outlets in the room accessible.
- Keep surfaces within reach. People should feel comfortable placing drinks, books, remote controls, or whatever else they need to set down, within arm’s reach. If you don’t have the room to strategically place accent furniture for this purpose, consider nesting tables.
- Measure your space and your furniture. Often, people shop without precise knowledge of the space they’re trying to fill. Estimating hardly ever works, so take the time to measure carefully before placing any furniture in a room.
- Mind the scale. Make sure nothing overpowers the room, and most items seem to be on a similar scale. Avoid placing more than one oversized piece in the room, as using more than one can quickly make a room look crowded.
- Provide the right light. Well-lit rooms look more spacious and it’s important to make sure that all parts of the room are equally illuminated. If your overhead fixture isn’t providing enough light, consider adding floor or table lamps to your décor. You can also use mirrors to reflect light and bounce it around the room.
- Don’t get hung up on walls. Furniture does not have to be pushed against walls. In fact, if you have the room to do things differently, the ideal would be to have furniture away from all the walls. Even if you don’t have enough room for that, make sure to leave at least a few inches of breathing room between the furniture and the walls.
- Find your balance. Don’t put all the small pieces on one end of the room, with all the large ones at the other. The secret of a well-arranged room is balanced, providing a sense of symmetry and stability that will make people feel at ease.
The first step in arranging your furniture is to make sure you’ve got the right furniture to arrange. When you’re shopping for furniture, focus on choosing clean, simple lines for your anchor pieces, so that it will be easy to build the room around them in a way that reflects your personal style. Modern furniture gives you maximum flexibility of design, together with low-maintenance functionality to make life easier.
When you’re shopping for modern furniture, you owe it to yourself to check out Möbler Furniture. Since 1993, we’ve served customers in the Edmonton area, providing exceptional quality and service, and featuring modern design that fits the contemporary lifestyle. Our furniture collections come from designers around the world, and our knowledgeable staff can help you make the right design decision for your home, in keeping with your lifestyle, aesthetic sensibilities, and budget. Call us at 780.444.1199 to learn more, or contact us through our website.
