10 tips to add character to your home.
You will surely agree with us when we claim that furniture is one of the most important aspects of interior design. The style, materials and, not to forget, the colors are extremely important. At the same time, we must not forget that the placement of furniture must match certain types of spaces. The furniture must be placed correctly to emphasize its function and its expressive design.
If you happen to be planning to furnish a new apartment or renovate an old one, our addition here is an ideal opportunity for you to think twice about the placement of furniture. You probably think you already know exactly where you want to put everything, but take your time and let these ten tips surprise you.
1. Only place the bare essentials
First, think carefully about which pieces of furniture you need in a particular space and which pieces you only want to use as decor. This will fill the empty space in a useful way. Start by placing the necessary elements. It is impossible to decorate the space tastefully with a bunch of things that have nothing to do with each other. First eliminate the pieces that have no function or aesthetic value. This will quickly bring you to a good result.
We have forgotten one very important fact, namely: By using less furniture, the space seems larger. As Jan des Bouvrie already said: “The most beautiful piece of furniture is space.”
2. Use small furniture in small rooms
If your room is very small, use those higher cabinets and shelves. This will give you more storage space per square meter.
3. Find the center of the room.
Not the physical center, but the center of attention. Think of a fireplace, a partition, a shared wall, a window opening or something of that order.
In the living room, the TV cabinet can be the focal point. In the bedroom, it is almost always the bed , in the bathroom a shower or bath, in the kitchen the counter, stove or cooking island, and so on. When you have found this main focal point, then you start planning furniture placement. Do this in a way that the focal point is never hidden, no matter where you are in the room.
4. Place the seats near the windows.
Seating, especially benches , is best placed on the window side. Often this type of furniture is lower than the windows and does not deprive the room of light.
5. Place the most important elements first
When you are decorating the room, it is important to prioritize the piece that you place first. Ask yourself which piece of furniture is the most important and how you really want it to 'pop'. Usually we are talking about sofas , beds , large cabinets and the like. By placing these in the right place, you know exactly how much space is left. After this, you can add less important elements to decorate the room completely to your liking.
6. Make sure you can reach everything easily
In practice this means that you can easily get everywhere without bumping into anything. Watch out for sharp corners, furniture that is too close together and do not block the passage with large pieces of furniture or decoration.
7. Create the best balance
The balance of the room depends mainly on the size and shape of the furniture. Be especially careful not to place two pieces of furniture of approximately the same size or shape next to each other. This goes doubly for cabinets.
8. Use different designs and lines
Combine straight lines and curves to create a playful contrast. For example, you can break the monotony of straight furniture with a round table and instead of a rectangular countertop you can use a rounded or wave pattern.
9. Invest in the most important furniture
When buying furniture, price should not be the only criterion. It is important to look at the quality of the furniture, especially the previously mentioned focal points. If you place a piece of furniture as an eye-catcher in a room, it should be a quality piece. Whether you bought this item in a fashion house or second-hand at a sale, only you know.
10. Use different philosophies
Finally, it is important to have faith in certain design philosophies that have been used for many years in decorating a home. For example, look at Feng Shui, a traditional Chinese art that tells you exactly how to decorate your home. You will be amazed!
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