How to Arrange Furniture to Create more Space

Q. How do I arrange my furniture to create more space?

A. So so SO important, given the small spaces we San Diegans choose to live in, is making sure we are deliberate in arranging our furniture to maximize our space.  Contrary to rational logic, the use of large furniture actual adds depth and dimension while mulitple smaller pieces of furniture just looks cluttered. Make sure you choose a focal point for the room, whether it's a fireplace, piece of art or large window and design around that focal point with the largest piece (typically) the sofa directly in front of it. It typically also helps to place them against the wall so keeping the middle area open.  Make sure you don't block pathways and the natural flow of traffic for the room as well. Hope this helps a little.

Here are a few other tios & tricks to making your space feel & look bigger than it really is:

- Use light & bright colors, dark colors absorb light

- Paint your moldings a shade lighter than your walls, it will make your walls look recessed & bigger

- Consider having a few pieces the same color as the walls, they'll begin to blend and widen out the lines of the room

- Set your furniture at an angle.  Your eye will tend to follow the diagonal lines which is always longer than a straight line

- Try keeping your floors as clear as possible.  

- Don't cover the walls with lots of accessories.  In small spaces, one large piece works better than many small pieces. 

- And finally be neat & tidy! No one wants to live in clutter! And if it's small it'll look even more cluttered!

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