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Roshan Pakistan :
Home&Garden : Arranging Furniture
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Clever room arrangements can
transform a conventional room into something new and different. Here's
how.
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Shape that space and solve the room-arranging puzzle in five steps!
Step 1: Find the
focal point
The cornerstone of every arrangement. It might be a view, fireplace, or a
wall of built-ins are obvious possibilities. In rooms without a focus
consider grouping furniture around a dramatic painting, freestanding
shelves, a tall cupboard or armoire or a wall of collectables.
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Step 2: Determine the traffic flow
People cutting in front of the sofa while you
are trying to chat is a no no. Make sure electrical cords are not across
walkways and that rugs are anchored by non-slip backing. Move furniture
away from the walls to get away from that 'waiting room' look.
Step 3: Consider the
composition
Include a mix of large- and small-scale
furniture. Remove non-essential furnishings to create space or add
furniture to divide a room into activity areas. Breaking a room into two
or more groupings can help it function better. The furniture in the
picture above is from Freedom.
Step 4: Break
the rules
Consider a dining table that is not centered!
Avoid labeling a room and use the space creatively - why not dine in the
living room if it feels right?
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Step 2: Determine the traffic flow
People cutting in front of the sofa while you are
trying to chat is a no no. Make sure electrical cords are not across
walkways and that rugs are anchored by non-slip backing. Move furniture
away from the walls to get away from that 'waiting room' look.
Step 3: Consider
the composition
Include a mix of large- and small-scale furniture.
Remove non-essential furnishings to create space or add furniture to
divide a room into activity areas. Breaking a room into two or more
groupings can help it function better. The furniture in the picture above
is from Freedom.
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Step 4: Break the rules
Consider a dining table that is not centred! Avoid
labelling a room and use the space creatively - why not dine in the living
room if it feels right?
Step 5: Add your
personality
Surround yourself with collections and pieces you love - that way the room
will feel satisfying.
Tips
- Measure your room and arrange
paper templates on a simple grid - saves moving the real thing around!
To emphasise the width of a room angle a large
piece like a sofa across one corner.
- 'Raise' a low ceiling with
floor-to-ceiling window treatments. 'Lower' a ceiling with a colourful
area rug and low-level lighting.
- Choose furnishings with multiple
functions such as the wall unit that houses the computer or TV, and
the drop-leaf table for occasional dining.
- Make some pieces mobile - the ottoman,
small tables and benches, lightly scaled chairs.
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