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furniture
arranging 101 |
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Some things probably have to go against the walls – entertainment
centers, ceiling-high bookcases and the like tend to look strange
floating in the middle of a room (although a set of shorter bookcases or
open bookcases can be used effectively in a large, long room as a room
divider). But lower pieces, like sofas, armchairs and tables, often look
better when there’s some space behind them. Besides, you’ll suddenly
find that you have a whole lot more space to work with when you’re not
restricting yourself solely to the perimeter of the room.
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So don’t be afraid to pull that sofa
out and away from the wall. Even if you only have enough room to pull it
out 8" or so, you may find that you now have a good spot to place
that funky floor lamp, or one of those narrow sofa tables.
4. Try a different angle: Once
you’ve moved away from the wall, open yourself to another wacky
thought: furniture can go at an angle that’s not parallel to any
single wall! Placing a piece of furniture at an angle other than
parallel or perpendicular to the walls often helps to soften the
geometry of the room. Even a large piece of furniture -- like your bed
-- can be turned at an angle to give your room a less stuffy, more
relaxed look.
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first instinct may be to push everything against the wall
(above) to get maximum open floor space. But unless you live in
a closet, this probably shouldn't be the goal. Moving some
lower pieces -- like sofas and tables, away from the edges can
actually create a cozier sense of space, and let you use your
space more efficiently to boot (below). |
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