Getting your new furniture in your old place or getting your old furniture in your new place can be a challenge, but spending the time, thought and energy can make all the difference.
Not every one can have a living room this big, nor does everyone want a living room this big. But you can make the best of the space you have.
I like to think of it as a blank canvas, I try to leave all OLD idea's at the door, actually outside the door if you will...
This room is empty and now we have to fill it up.
When arranging your furniture you need to figure out the focal point first.
In a living room it might be the area rug, or a fireplace.
In a kitchen it might be the hand painted art work on the wall or the hand-made solid oak table.
In the bedroom it's usually the bed.
Televisions don't have to be the main focal point in the living room, mounting it on a wall will save a ton of space, if space is available.
The most comfortable distance between the TV and your favorite seat is three times the size of the TV screen. Measure your TV screen diagonally and times by 3. You should have your chair no farther away than that.
You will want to make the focal point the star of the room.
Area rugs should be small enough to see some floor around them but they should come to the edge of the furniture, placing 2 front legs on it.
Couches should have space around them, try not putting them too close to the wall. Even a couple of inches away is a good idea if you have room. That way your curtains won't get all bunched up behind it. A look I have never enjoyed. It sticks out like a sore thumb.
If you feel your room is too big, you can always use the couch to divide the room in half. Put it in the center of the room facing windows or a fireplace. That would make a nice and comfortable sitting area.
Placing the largest item in the room first can be a big help. When you put the largest item in the room, try placing it facing the focal point. This will be more appealing to the eye.
To keep conversation flowing and easy, place chairs no more than 8 feet a part. I think between 3 and 6 feet is best. I think this feels more cozy. You don't want to have to yell at the person right next to you. This always reminds me of a formal dinning room where the table is so long that the people are so far away from each other they can't even talk to each other without yelling.. HAHA..... you see that in the movies.
After you get this far the rest should be easier. You can look around the room and make any necessary changes.
Walk into the room from different angles or hall ways. How does it feel? Does it go together?
End tables shouldn't be too big or too small for the other furniture. Make sure when you are picking them out they don't overpower the existing furniture. The same goes for the room, make sure the furniture doesn't over power the room.. Actually having furniture that is too small for a big room is just as bad as having furniture too big for a small room.
It's hard to remember the size of your room when you are at the store picking out furniture. All the oversized furniture looks so appealing but when you bring it home and put it in your tiny living room, You think.... Where did all the space go that was in the living room???
Not every one can have a living room this big, nor does everyone want a living room this big. But you can make the best of the space you have.
I like to think of it as a blank canvas, I try to leave all OLD idea's at the door, actually outside the door if you will...
This room is empty and now we have to fill it up.
When arranging your furniture you need to figure out the focal point first.
In a living room it might be the area rug, or a fireplace.
In a kitchen it might be the hand painted art work on the wall or the hand-made solid oak table.
In the bedroom it's usually the bed.
Televisions don't have to be the main focal point in the living room, mounting it on a wall will save a ton of space, if space is available.
The most comfortable distance between the TV and your favorite seat is three times the size of the TV screen. Measure your TV screen diagonally and times by 3. You should have your chair no farther away than that.
You will want to make the focal point the star of the room.
Area rugs should be small enough to see some floor around them but they should come to the edge of the furniture, placing 2 front legs on it.
Couches should have space around them, try not putting them too close to the wall. Even a couple of inches away is a good idea if you have room. That way your curtains won't get all bunched up behind it. A look I have never enjoyed. It sticks out like a sore thumb.
If you feel your room is too big, you can always use the couch to divide the room in half. Put it in the center of the room facing windows or a fireplace. That would make a nice and comfortable sitting area.
Placing the largest item in the room first can be a big help. When you put the largest item in the room, try placing it facing the focal point. This will be more appealing to the eye.
To keep conversation flowing and easy, place chairs no more than 8 feet a part. I think between 3 and 6 feet is best. I think this feels more cozy. You don't want to have to yell at the person right next to you. This always reminds me of a formal dinning room where the table is so long that the people are so far away from each other they can't even talk to each other without yelling.. HAHA..... you see that in the movies.
After you get this far the rest should be easier. You can look around the room and make any necessary changes.
Walk into the room from different angles or hall ways. How does it feel? Does it go together?
End tables shouldn't be too big or too small for the other furniture. Make sure when you are picking them out they don't overpower the existing furniture. The same goes for the room, make sure the furniture doesn't over power the room.. Actually having furniture that is too small for a big room is just as bad as having furniture too big for a small room.
It's hard to remember the size of your room when you are at the store picking out furniture. All the oversized furniture looks so appealing but when you bring it home and put it in your tiny living room, You think.... Where did all the space go that was in the living room???
Very nice article! Thanks for sharing.
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