Real Life Designs...
Creating a space that is multi-functional as well as interesting can be
easily achieved by dividing the space into several smaller vignettes.
The living or family rooms are usually the rooms where maximum usage is
most desirable. With an abundance of larger homes on the market,
creating a space that feels warm and inviting can pose a challenge. As
in the case of many urban dwellers space can be a costly luxury. Both
of these dilemmas can be easily resolved by utilizing the space to
create smaller rooms within a room.
Furniture placement
If you have more furniture than you know what to do with, the good news
is that your furnishings become more purposeful when used in a specific
location. This can also elevate visual clutter which is often the result
when pieces are loosely placed in a room. Create a place for
conversation or entertaining. A place where you would entertain or
family gatherings would take place. By arranging the seating in a way
that induce conversation you are also eliminating the need to shout.
When your guest are at the edge of their seat and it’s not because
someone’s telling a great story, its time to tighten up the seating
arrangement.
Use other areas of the room for smaller vignettes:
1) A nice comfy chair next to an occasional table with a reading lamp
makes a nice place to read a book or have a cup of tea.
2) A writing desk and chair for letter writing or paying bills.
3) An accent table flanked by two chairs for more intimate
conversations.
4) Chaise lounges are ideal for an afternoon napping.
5) For entertainment game tables are always a great addition.
Creating barriers
Another way to define specific areas of the room is to use the
furnishings themselves: Such as the backs of sofas or sofa tables define
spaces.
Arrange groups of seating away from each other to create separate
spaces. The use of rugs is one of the best ways to create a wall less
room.
Screens or draperies act as a more dramatic partition.
Free standing open shelving can give the space a very contemporary
stylized look.
And of course space itself can help to define two separate areas.
Creating a path or flow of traffic will create an invisible barrier.
Empty out a room and think of it as a blank canvas. See what interesting
rooms within a room you can come up with. Just keep in mind it may take
several tries before you achieve what you want. Have fun with it – it’s
only decorating!
Marketplace tip
Do you want great deals on stylish furniture? Check out Room and Board
their like the super sized Crate and Barrel as far as furniture goes -
more of it at comparable prices. If you visit them at
www.roomandboard.com you can also request a catalogue.
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Rejuvenating Your Space For Spring
Ready for spring, but your room still reflects winter? It doesn’t take a
lot of time or dollars to transform your winter setting into an inviting
spring space. Every room needs a lift come spring to keep the vitality
alive! Let your space welcome the new season along with you.
