The subtleties of arranging furniture in the living room
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Arranging furniture in a living room can be challenging at times. There are many nuances here. But if you use the tips from the article, then your living room will become the center of family vacations or meetings with friends.
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Where to begin?
If you decide to change the situation in the apartment, then before proceeding with the rearrangement, you should create a plan that will accurately show the location of all objects, and decide on a set of furniture.
In order to choose the right furniture, you need to thoroughly study the style that you like. After that, determine the number of zones and their purpose. Now it's worth picking up furniture.
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Furniture selection
Furniture should be chosen in accordance with the area of the room. Most of the apartments are patterned and have small rooms. If your plans do not include integration, then it is better to choose furniture of small sizes.
In the case when you cannot do without dimensional furniture, it is worth focusing on the windows. They need to be freed as much as possible by placing bulky items at a great distance, for example, against the opposite wall.
The most important element is still upholstered furniture. It should not be very bulky, but comfortable... For example, a beanbag chair is now very popular - it saves space and can be easily moved without violating the integrity of the composition.
For each style of interior, its own furniture is applicable. It is worth remembering the main features of each direction.
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High tech
Modern style of interior decoration, and the living room is no exception. This style is suitable for urban apartments that are equipped with the latest technology.
An important point is the versatility of each item. Additional lighting controlled by the remote control. Shades that suit this design are gray, white, metallic, black, and a combination of both.
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Loft
This style is suitable for those who like the unusual. Most often, the walls are decorated with brickwork. Furniture is made from what is at hand. Vibrant colors add a touch of originality to the simplest forms of cabinets and shelves. Materials - wood, metal. But this style is for large spaces.
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Fusion
A modern solution for those who prefer everything at once. It is a harmonious combination of several styles. It is most often used in large and spacious halls where zoning can be done. Each piece of furniture should have something in common. For example, it can be edging or decorative details.
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Art deco
This interior is created only from natural materials. Many decorative elements are important. It is also important to follow clear lines in everything.
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Classic
As a rule, a light design is used here, which visually allows you to expand the space. Cozy sofas, tables with natural wood elements.
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Developing a plan
Planning is the key to successful design. If you miss this point, then your room runs the risk of looking like a furniture warehouse. This is especially true for small apartments, where the living room often serves as both a bedroom and a place for the whole family to relax in the evenings.
To complete the plan, you will need paper, best suited to the square on which you will draw the plan of your room. Here it is necessary to indicate all the important details of the room.
- Determine the location of doors, windows, ledges, sockets. This also includes a balcony, which will become part of the hall or harmoniously complement it.
- Now decide what will play the main role in the living room. Most often it is upholstered furniture and a coffee table, but sometimes it can be a fireplace or a bed.
- Find a comfortable walking distance. At least 45 cm. Near cabinets and doors, the space is increased by the width of the door.
- Now you can experiment with furniture layouts.
If you are guided by these tips, then you will make the living room plan very quickly and you can see how the room will look with different arrangement of objects.
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Placement methods
You can harmoniously arrange furniture in the living room in three ways: symmetrically, asymmetrically and in a circle. To choose the right option, you need to take into account the dimensions of the furniture and the shape of the room. When drawing up your diagram, you can try different options.
Symmetrical
Symmetrically arranged furniture is conducive to spending family evenings in front of the TV. These are absolutely identical sofas that are located opposite each other. The main subject can be a wall or a panoramic window.
This option for arranging furniture is often used in the country or in a country house, where there is a fireplace.
The fireplace is a cozy place to spend time with the whole family or all alone. Cozy sofas and armchairs that are located opposite each other will be a great solution.
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Asymmetric
This option assumes the arrangement of furniture in a chaotic manner, but also in relation to the selected central object. Asymmetry is also expressed by the fact that furniture is used, different in height and width. For example, there may be several chairs around the table, different in height and style.
This option for arranging interior items is much more popular. It suits most styles and furniture is easy to find.
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Circular
The most convenient option for a spacious room. The furniture in the room is arranged in a circle from the central object. Most often, this arrangement is chosen by the owners of large square halls.
In rectangular rooms, you can equip each zone in this style. Just remember about the harmonious combination as a whole.
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We take into account the shape and size of the room
The arrangement of furniture in the hall is a responsible business, so the shape of the room should be taken into account. If you are the owner of a non-standard rectangular room, then the tips will help you correctly zone the space and place furniture harmoniously.
You can arrange furniture symmetrically in a square living room. All items are placed around the main one. For example, if you have a room of 16 sq. m. The main subject can be a large panoramic window or a TV and an audio group.
On both sides of the center there are identical storage racks or niches. And also the same sofas look very interesting, but this is only if you have a huge room.
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The best option for arranging furniture in rectangular rooms is asymmetric. The essence of this method is that furniture is combined with each other in height and width, and placed in relation to the central object. So, around the table, you can arrange armchairs and chairs, which are made in the same color scheme.
A rectangular living room can also be divided into zones, but most often it is a place to relax and a sleeping or work area. If the area allows, for example, your living room is 20 sq. m or 28 sq. m, then all three main zones can be equipped.
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In modern apartments, most often the living room is large, which makes it possible to arrange furniture so that it can be bypassed from all sides. But sometimes this is not possible, so make the distance comfortable - from 40 cm.
With a circular arrangement of furniture, the center can be a coffee table located in the middle of the room. In a circle, you can arrange chairs or ottomans designed in the same style. This will create an interesting recreation area.
It is worth choosing the opposite wall from the window as the main wall for placing the TV. And so that it does not seem empty, complement it with racks or shelves for storing small items. But if you want to keep freedom, then you can leave it free.
And yet the most common living rooms are 18 sq. m and 17 sq. m. This is a narrow and long apartment that can be divided into two zones that will be furnished independently of each other.
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Helpful hints
The living room is the center of the apartment; the whole family gathers here. Therefore, it is so important to place the furniture correctly so that it does not interfere with movement. To make it easier for you to decide on the arrangement, remember the rules for placing pieces of furniture.
- The distance between the coffee table and the sofa (armchair) should be at least 40 cm.The maximum distance depends on the space in the room, it can be 100 cm.
- The TV should be positioned so that its distance to the place where household members will sit is 1.5-2.5 m. This is comfortable for the eyes. With this arrangement, watching the movie will be the most enjoyable.
- When choosing furniture, you should be guided by the direction of style. Everything should harmoniously complement each other both in shape and color. If you are using the fusion style, then remember about the decorative details, which will unite everything into one whole.
- The fireplace is often the main piece of furniture. It is advisable to install small chairs around it. But you shouldn't forget about comfort either. The soft group will look harmoniously. A small sofa and a few poufs will add comfort.
- Free one wall. This will make the living room spacious. You can choose a wardrobe or open shelving as a storage place.
- Don't be afraid to deviate from stereotypes. Perhaps you do not need objects at all that you are just used to seeing in the interior. Create your living room - you should be comfortable and free in it.
- Eliminate the many shelves containing figurines, photographs, and vases. This "eats up" the space, moreover, it is already unstable. Only dust accumulates.
- If you do not want to contact the designer, then it is worth studying the examples with the photo, this will help to make a cozy living room. Perhaps you saw something from your friends.Look for the perfect fit for you.
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It is up to you to contact a designer or not. But in any case, always do the placement according to your wishes.
For information on how to arrange furniture in the living room, see the next video.