Thursday, June 6, 2013

Furniture Arrangement Tips


Here are seven must-know tips for arranging spaces, in order to watch tv or chatting with family more comfortable..
1. Get Out the Tape Measure: The first step in arranging a space is determining its size. It is helpful when arranging furniture.
2. Mix Furnishings of Various Sizes: All of the furniture has a height, depth and width. Combining different kinds furniture that are different sizes will provide visual interest to any space.
3. Use Scaled Pieces to Create Scaled pieces are great when used together, but a nice balance of pieces creates a harmonious atmosphere. However make sure the pieces are not too big or you won't feel comfortable in the space.
4. Form a Healthy Relationship: The relationship of items to one another to form a pleasing whole is called balance. There are two forms of balance: symmetrical and asymmetrical. Asymmetry refers to an imbalance, such as two candles of slightly different sizes next to each other. Symmetry is very restful, while asymmetry is used to add visual motion and excitement.
5. Use an Artist's Perspective: Look at your space as a painter looks at a work of art. There are visual tricks that painters use to create the appearance of depth in a space
6. Think Gestalt: All furniture arrangements have a certain gestalt. Rectangular spaces can be dealt with by dividing the "form" of the space into another form. By dividing them into squares according to their function, it can feel more comfortable.  Psychologically, we tend to feel less formal in square furniture arrangements versus rectangular. .
I hope this information is useful.
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Sheila M. Wilkinson-Sanders

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