When planning the placement of furniture and other items in a room, there is naturally only a finite amount of space. Therefore, space planning is an extremely important part of the interior design process, as it allows for the best functioning depending on the purpose of the room.
The first thing to consider is the room’s structure. Think of the focal points in the room. Is there a fireplace? How about a big, beautiful bay window? If the focal points in a room are unbalanced, you can add to empty spaces to give it more balance. Of course, this is personal style as well. Some people may find a certain arrangement claustrophobic that others may love.
Another thing to consider is the amount of light available in the room as opposed to the amount of light you desire in it. If a space lacks windows, you’ll need to leave space for lamps and the like if you want the space to be well-lit.
Be sure to avoid clutter in any space, as it can not only block traffic flow through a room but also make it seem smaller than it really is. And speaking of, square patterns on the walls can give a space a larger appearance.
If you don’t consider yourself an interior design expert, that’s quite all right! Jan Hiltz is here to help you. She has more than 25 years of interior design experience, and she’s ready to help you with space planning and all other aspects of interior design! She’s an interior designer serving the following areas:
- Westport, CT
- Greenwich, CT
- Stamford, CT
- New Canaan, CT
- Darien, CT
- Wilton, CT
If you need help changing the look and feel of a room or space, call Jan Hiltz Interiors LLC to schedule an appointment today!