Furniture Arrangement
Key Characteristics
- ✓Strategic furniture placement
- ✓Optimizes traffic flow
- ✓Creates conversation areas
- ✓Defines functional zones
- ✓Considers scale and proportion
- ✓Establishes focal points
Types & Variations
Common Materials
Works Well With These Styles
Placement & Usage Tips
Maintain 30-36 inches for major traffic paths. In conversation areas, place seating 8-10 feet apart maximum for comfortable talking distance. Float furniture away from walls in larger rooms to create intimate groupings. Anchor arrangements with area rugs sized to fit all front furniture legs.
💡 Pro Tip
Before moving heavy furniture, create a scaled floor plan using graph paper or online room planners. Cut out scaled furniture pieces to test multiple arrangements without the physical effort. This planning prevents the common mistake of pushing everything against walls, which actually makes rooms feel smaller.
Related Terms
Traffic Pattern
The pathways people naturally take when moving through a room or home.
Conversation Area
A furniture grouping arranged to facilitate face-to-face interaction, typically with seating positioned 4-10 feet apart.
Scale
The size of objects in relation to the room and other objects, crucial for creating harmonious spaces.