Furniture Arrangements

Bedroom Sketch by Valene Greene 

Understanding a few basic concepts about furniture arrangements will have you right on your way to a more efficient living space.  Effective furniture arrangement ensures appropriate traffic flow and increased emphasis on focal points.

Traffic flow allows individuals to maneuver safety throughout a space. Stepping into a room only to be blocked by furniture is awkward, accident prone, and an insufficient means of egress!

Never block doorways and entryways. Furniture pieces should be sized relative to one another as well as the room in which they are placed. Always check the dimensions of hallways, stairs, and door widths to make certain furniture pieces will fit when moving them into their designated space.

Decide the intent of the room; will it be used for entertainment, a study, or T.V. viewing?  Build around the focal point of a room, whether it is an architectural feature or piece of furniture. For a cozy atmosphere arrange furniture close to one another. For a more spacious feel, place furniture farther apart from one another. Place the largest piece of furniture on the longest wall. Try not to group too many large pieces of furniture together; it can at times upset the balance and harmony.

AutoCAD Drawing created  by Valene Greene 

Furniture is arranged to fit the odd shaped floor plan. The entertainment center has been custom built to fit the angular shaped wall. Doorways are unblocked and furniture is spaced apart establishing a spacious mood. 

AutoCAD Drawing created by Valene Greene 

Above is a home office which resembles the work place; ample storage, book shelves, a desk /return, and comfortable seating. 

AutoCAD Drawing created by Valene Greene 

This large open space is divided into two spaces, a gathering room and dining room. Four plush arm chairs surround the fireplace, the focal point, creating an intimate setting. An area rug defines the dining room. Traffic flows smoothly through the open space.

AutoCAD Drawing created by Valene Greene 

The bed above is flanked with bed side tables on either side creating balance. The dresser at the opposite end fills the empty wall. Doorways are free of obstruction inviting safe movement throughout the room.  

Interior Design is not solely the enjoyment of choosing décor but also the practice of safety and effective traffic flow.

By Valene Greene 

www.veluxeinteriors.com