One great way to breath fresh life into a home is to rearrange furniture. The simple action of moving pieces around, choosing new focal points and pairing together different furniture can rejuvenate a room and make it look new.
Of course, it's important to know how to arrange your pieces before you start moving. Here are a few tips:
- Use the tape measure: While experienced designers might be able to eyeball spaces and know what furniture will fit where, the average home-owner will need to use a tape measure. Determine the size of furniture you plan to move and then check the dimensions of the room you are moving it to. Don't forget to measure any door widths, stairways and hallways that stand between your furniture and its new setting. Also, a room planner software can be a great help in making sure all your furniture and decor will fit your space.
- Mix different sizes: A key to good furniture arrangement is to make a space visually interesting. Mixing different sized furnishings is one way to accomplish this. Large sectionals might be paired with small armchairs. Create balance in the room by spreading large and small pieces evenly throughout the room.
- Make use of symmetry: Another way to achieve balance is to use the principles of symmetry. Symmetrical items will come in twos, and will be placed opposite each other in a room, like a pair of chairs or tables. Symmetry is calming and peaceful and makes a room aesthetically pleasing.
- Divide and conquer: Divide a room into pieces and arrange furniture in each small portion. A good tip is to make sure you have approximately the same volume of furniture in each part of the room, so one area does not seem too crowded while the other is empty.
At Arwood's Furniture & Mattress, one of the best Missouri furniture stores, you can find wonderful furnishings and decor for every room in your house.
