Creating a space in your new home that’s completely yours can be a daunting task. First, you’ll need your thinking cap. Grab your patience while you’re at it. While many sites recommend drawing the dimensions of the room and making scale size paper cutouts of your furniture we think that’s just way too much work. The easy to follow steps below should be the guidance needed to complete the look of your room with the tools you already have!
First, scan the room and find your focal point. This will be the key to arranging the furniture to appropriately represent the room around the focal point. For example, the television may be the focal point in the family room or a fireplace in the living room. Once you’ve chosen the focal point start placing all the big furniture items first, like your couch or bed. Keep traffic flow in mind as you decide on placement. The recommended space for standard traffic areas is two feet. It’s always a good idea to drive the traffic towards the perimeter of the room to avoid congestion.
Always arrange your furniture before hanging pictures, photos or mirrors. Once you’ve got your big items in go ahead and start filling in the pieces. Add a floor lamp in a dark corner or a reading chair and lamp to an unused space. Make sure all drawers and doors can open and aren’t placed too close to a wall.
Lighting can be just as important as furniture placement. Lamps and lights can easily be moved around the room but natural light can’t. Take into consideration where the natural light comes in throughout the day.
Need more help? Check out these Decorating Tips for different rooms throughout your home. And Go Green!
