ARRANGING YOUR FURNITURE

For the most part, we are all working, studying, and living at home. We are opening up our eyes  and focusing on our four walls, certainly more than we ever did before. I would love to give some designer pointers that will be a quick fix to make your rooms pleasing to your eyes.

DON’T PUSH IT ALL UP AGAINST THE WALL ​

Lining up your furniture against the walls feels cold and the room feels too big and hollow.

What not to do

* Float some pieces (bring off the wall and into the space)
* Create cozier spaces and this will naturally create better conversation
* Achieve balance in your room but it doesn’t have to be exactly symmetrical

ESTABLISH ZONES

Set up your furniture for your personal needs and not by what was dictated by the way the room was initially built.

What not to do

Arrange your seating for:
*  Having conversation
*  Gathering around the fireplace
*  Watching television

SEPARATE WORK FROM HOME

Whether it is your home office or your student’s home schooling space, keep it separate (if possible).

What not to do

In open concept spaces, use partitions or turn your laptops away from the main living areas.

If the only option is to line up the desk against a wall and have your work chair facing the wall, make sure you create a decorative and practical design that you will be happy to stare at all day.  

Create a pleasing background for your virtual meetings. Make sure it is appropriate and has good lighting. Although we all know we are working from home, it shouldn’t feel as though your colleagues, teachers, and fellow students are a part of your home life. PETS ARE THE EXCEPTION TO THIS RULE.

Please join the conversation and let me know your problem areas. I am looking forward to hearing from you and giving you my design expertise.

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