The creative use of space is pretty much priority #1 when designing any room. Space is the part of your room that isn’t filled with furniture, structural units, appliances, and walkways. When done right, key areas of space are essential to a functional, practical and comfortable interior! Here are a few of our professional suggestions to help you best use the spaces in your home…
First thing’s first, let’s talk about furniture. We know it’s tough but try to avoid placing your furniture against walls. Contrary to what you might think, doing this makes a room feel smaller and less usable. Furniture against windows is not ideal unless there’s no other choice. If it’s necessary we recommend leaving about 5 – 8 in of breathing room between the window and your furnishings.
Our next tip is all about structural units! These are your radiators, pipes, and other features that are built into your home’s structure. We recommend using these as intentional elements of your space rather than trying to hide or ignore them — your creativity’s the limit!
Using furniture to create areas of space is our next tip. We recommend making designated areas within a space; a sofa area with side tables and lamps, accent chairs with a standing lamp and accent table, a bed with side tables and lamps. This creates practical and usable areas within a space, making it feel larger and more functional!
Our last tip is all about the finishing touches. Use light fixtures, area rugs, and/or wall art to help center a space — this keeps things feeling anchored and intentional. Think: a chandelier above a dining table.
And of course, if you need advice on any of these tips, visit our website to contact us — we’re here to help!
