Tips and tricks for optimizing furniture arrangement in the interior

Let’s start with cleaning

Cleaning up sets the mood for change: once you start cleaning, you shouldn’t stop at simply washing the surfaces. We recommend disassembling the internal cabinets, getting rid of unnecessary things and freeing up space. Perhaps this will help you set the mood for more significant changes: replacing bulky walls with light cabinets and shelves, or selling an unloved chair or an outdated computer desk.

A general cleaning will help identify weak spots in the apartment. Perhaps an awkwardly placed sofa has long been bothering you or an empty corner has irritated you.

Make a plan

Before moving heavy furniture, it is worth developing a project. It seems complicated only at first glance: in fact, there are several ways to work on the layout:

• Draw the plan manually on a sheet of paper.
• Use a computer program.
• Create a simple layout by cutting out furniture from paper: such models are easy to move around the drawing.

Be Safe

You should be careful when rearranging furniture: remove everything that might get in the way – carpets, objects scattered on the floor, and wires. Before moving a wardrobe, you should completely clear it of clothes and things. The same applies to furniture with drawers or shelves. It is worth inviting an assistant, otherwise large structures can be easily damaged.

There are several techniques to avoid scratching the flooring when moving furniture:

• Put pieces of old linoleum under the legs of a cabinet or sofa.
• Use a woolen rug.
• If you don’t have any of the above items, raw potato wedges, plastic jar lids, or pieces of damp cotton fabric will come to the rescue.

There are also special shoulder straps for carrying heavy objects on sale, which reduce the load by 66%.

Working with light

If your reading area or work desk is tied to electrical outlets or wall lamps, consider this before moving furniture. The lack of light can make you feel uncomfortable, so think about the level of illumination in advance.

You may need additional light sources or extension cords that you will have to hide. It is a good idea to have portable lamps, light fixtures, and floor lamps in your apartment.

Thinking about functionality

When starting your transformation, you should determine what functional areas you need. For example, you have always needed a mini-office, a reading corner or additional storage space.

If more than one person lives in the room, zoning will be needed: a rack placed across the room, a sofa turned with its back turned, a curtain as a partition will do. Pay attention to the corners – they often remain unused and the usable area is reduced.

The TV and computer cannot be placed opposite the window – the screen will glare. The distance between the TV and the viewer should be at least three times its diagonal.

Exchanging furniture

We recommend not limiting yourself to one room: perhaps universal furniture such as chests of drawers, shelves or bedside tables can find its use in another room or even the kitchen.

It is also worth “breaking up” long-established pairs – for example, a familiar table and armchair that look good together. Combine different elements with each other so that the combinations look new, but remain harmonious. If the furniture no longer seems modern, one of the options for its transformation is restoration at home.

If the kitchen is tiny, and rearranging the living room has freed up several useful meters, it is worth organizing a dining room in the living room. An unconventional approach can please all household members and bring new impressions to life.

Arranging furniture correctly

For the rearrangement to bring a positive result, it is worth listening to the following advice:

• An elongated rectangular room looks more aesthetically pleasing if its shape is brought closer to a more regular one. A closet located near a short wall or zoning that divides the room into two squares will help.
• To make the room seem larger, you can arrange the furniture symmetrically.
• By adding or rehanging a large mirror, you can make the interior brighter and more interesting.
• The decor will be cozier if you place two closets on either side of the sofa or bed.
• It is not necessary to place the bed with the headboard against the wall – you can turn it with the footboard towards the window or even place it diagonally.

Rearranging is a great alternative to renovation that does not require expenses and helps to refresh the environment.