Do you like balance and symmetry, the unexpected, or a combination?. What are the focal points of the room and how can you take advantage of them?. How much natural light is available and what kinds of lighting will be needed?. How do you want the room to feel, space-wise – open and airy, cozy, minimal, serene?. Can furniture be moved into or out of this room from other areas of the house?. Do you have any existing furniture that you want to use in the space?. How many people will be using the space and will they all be using it for the same purpose? Eg: A family might use the same room someone may be watching TV, while another reads and another is working. What are you going to be using the space for? Will it be multi-functional? Eg: living/dining or bedroom/study?. Questions to ask yourself before creating your own Space Plan Now that we know a little more about space planning, lets have a look at some questions that you need to ask yourself before creating a space plan for your own space.Ĭlick here to find out how I can help you with creating a Space Plan for your home. Disguise oversized sofas by breaking up their upholstered surface with a different coloured or textured runner or folded throw. When furnishing small rooms, blur the edges of the room to break up the lines between floor and walls draw furniture a little way away from the walls buy furniture in proportion to the room choose furniture with legs to give the illusion of more space. You can also ‘borrow’ space from adjoining rooms by using the same flooring materials. Borrow space from outside by ensuring an uninterrupted view of the outside world. Wallpaper with a square grid or tiling a room in squares will give the impression that it is bigger than it is – the smaller the grid, the larger the room appears. When planning decoration and lighting, work with the principles that vertical lines draw our eyes up and horizontal lines draw them across to extend or reduce the proportions of a room. In large or long spaces, subdivide different activity zones to give definition to each part of the room. Clutter closes down space, so edit your clutter to avoid blocking both circulation and reducing the perceived size of a room. Ensure that the circulation passageway through a room follows an easy and economic pathway from the door to all the other main activity areas. Plan your furniture with a scale drawing of your room or cut paper shapes to size and place them in the room to work out the best possible arrangement of furniture and accessories. “ We prefer a shelter (refuge) with a view (prospect), because humans have their field of vision to the front (prospect), therefore needing some sort of protection from behind (refuge).” Using Prospect and Refuge theory in a space can make it more comfortable for the human experience. Aim to create both a prospect and a refuge in each room so you can feel enclosed, but also have a view beyond to the outside or natural world. Ensure that you don’t overfill the space. Think about the space in terms of volume, eg: if it were a fish bowl, if you add in a sofa, chandelier, sculptures, bookshelves, table, coffee table etc, you displace some of the water. Different size spaces suit different size people: one person’s claustrophobic box is another’s cosy nest. Perception of space is based on body size. Remember that the human eye is drawn to focal points, and will scan a space when entering it. Are they balanced in the room? If not, think about what you can add to the space to help balance the structure of the space. Think about the structure of the room, what are the main focal points? These could be windows, fireplaces, doors or built in units. SPACEPLAN WALLPAPER HOW TO
13 Points to consider when deciding how to layout your room The plan is finished by adding details of all the furniture, equipment and hardware placement. The space plan will also define the circulation patterns that show how people will move through the space. The designer then draws up a plan that defines the zones of the space and the activities that will take place in those zones. It starts with an in-depth analysis of how the space is to be used. Space planning is a fundamental element of the interior design process.
What is Space Planning in Interior Design?
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