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Home | Home & Family | Interior Design I'll first tell you about how you can define your space. Then, I'll tell you the types of objects and furnishings you can use to do so. What does it mean to "define a space"? It means to establish "invisible" walls around a setting to make it look like it's own room. Think of a furniture showroom. You know how every "room" they have set up looks complete but there are no walls defining it? That's what I'm talking about. Take that same idea and apply it to your home. Sure they use partitions, which are not very portable but there are plenty of other furnishings that you can use that are very portable just like they do. Here's an easy way to define a space in your home. Designate a particular spot in the room as the "center" of your new space. This doesn't have to be the center of the room, especially if you'd like to create many zones in one room. After choosing your "center," position your furniture around it so that all the pieces face the middle in one way or another. A properly defined space will have furniture that relates to itself and to the middle point. The furniture in your new space can be placed in a grid pattern on structured 90 degree angles, a radial pattern with the furniture placed freely on an arc, and even a clustered pattern with furniture placed at many angles. As long as they relate to the center point, you have accurately defined your space. How to Use Furniture to Create Social Environments The furniture and how it's placed in your space is what gives your area shape and definition. To establish a social environment, group your furniture in sets of two or three or more, depending on your needs for the space. Angle the pieces at around 90 degrees as this makes a very comfortable place to socialize. For example, arrange your sofa and chair(s) or loveseat in an L-shape or U-shape configuration. You will now see that the backs of the furniture are the borders of the space. Add some occasional tables as needed. These will not only serve as a place to put something but as a border too. Table and floor lamps and even tall plants define the height of your space and if the area is near a wall, a painting, wall hanging or window will draw the eye up as well. Using an area rug in your space will lay out the perimeter as well. With the many shapes of rugs to choose from, you don't always need to go square. But if you choose to use a rectangular rug, you can skew it to break up any monotony. Same goes for any piece of furniture in your space. So if you want something original, try putting one piece of furniture "out of place" (so to say.) Using Furniture to Create Intimate Settings How you place your furniture in an intimate setting is different than how you would in a social scene. You can use less furniture since this space will only to used by one or two people at a time. To create this intimate scene, place furniture in pairs. For a setting for two, you can use two chairs and a small end table between. You can place this setting by a window, fireplace or other place of interest. Angling these pieces again at around 90 degree angles will make a very cozy environment. A setting for one can be made by using one chaise lounge or chair and a small side table for lighting or reading material. This intimate setting can be placed by any area of interest, i.e. by a nice view or on your patio. Just make sure the furniture you choose is close to one another and your intimate scene will be set. Once again, you can use an area rug to outline the perimeter of your intimate scene. The setting for two can have a medium rug placed under chairs and table. The single setting can have a runner rug arranged parallel to the chaise lounge or a small rug at the foot of the chair. It's now very easy to see how to define a space using your furniture. No matter the amount of space you have, you can have the settings you want. The next time you're re-arranging your home, keep these creative design tips in mind. Article Source: http://www.articlewheel.com
About the Author: Alyssa Arnelle is a practicing Designer with an Interior Design background. Her aim is to provide excellent home decorating ideas that are easy and effective. Visit Everything-Home.info for many ideas to beautify your home.
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