Tips on Arranging Furniture for a Designer-Looking Space

No matter the size of your room, having the right furniture arrangement will give the space a nice flow and balanced look. Arranging furniture is an art form - one which interior designers study - and will depend on factors such as the size, design and natural lighting of any room. Already feeling overwhelmed? Fret not! As one of the leading furniture shops in Malta, the team at Carmelo Delia has compiled some basic guidelines which will help you transform your space into a cohesive environment.

 

1. Identify or create a focal point for the space

Furniture planning starts with setting expectations for how you want to use a room and what features you want to highlight. Try not to go against the architecture in your space; for instance, if there’s a fireplace in a room, seating should be arranged around it. If a room doesn’t have a natural focal point, create one yourself with a large piece of art, media centre or shelving unit. Generally, the best arrangement is one where all occupants can sit down and see the focal point.

 

2. Don’t push furniture against the wall

Particularly in social spaces, the area will actually feel cosier with furniture pieces such as sofas being placed away from the wall, even if it’s just a few inches. Which leads us onto the next point.

 

3. Take traffic flow into consideration

When setting up your layout, consider traffic flow and ensure there’s enough walking space between furniture pieces. The living room in particular should account for visiting guests, but still feel cosy when they’re not around.

 

4. Plan before buying

Ever played The Sims just to design the house and see your sims interact in the space? While making a wrong choice will set you back a few simoleons, in real life, what happens when you start unboxing purchased pieces and realise you have no space to them? 

To prevent this, interior designers create digital plans of what the intended space using software like CAD; you, on the other hand, could measure the room and use old-fashioned graph paper to sketch out your desired floor plan to make sure the pieces you pick are appropriately-sized. Avoid overcrowding the room with smaller furnishings and don’t cluster large furniture pieces together and vary shapes, sizes and textures to keep the room balanced.

 

Looking for one-stop furniture shops in Malta? 

From focal points and accent walls to the principles of feng shui, it can be overwhelming to translate your personal style into a space that’s also functional. Our team at Carmelo Delia will be happy to guide you in the right direction and help you choose from our wide range of top-quality Italian kitchens, bedrooms, living rooms and office furniture, that are as stylish as they are durable. And as one of the top reputable furniture shops in Malta, we offer an after-sales service that’s second to none!