Picking the Perfect Furniture Layout for Your Home

Home sweet home comes to mind when you kick back after a long day at work and settle in to spend quality time with your family or even binge-watch the latest Netflix series. But to get to the home sweet home stage required lots of effort prior, namely choosing what your house looks like on the inside.

Interior design is the process of shaping the experience of interior space by manipulating spatial volume and surface. It involves selecting and placing furniture, fixtures, finishes, and accessories. Interior designers are often trained in architecture, engineering, and sometimes product design, so making your house as someone new to this type of thing is arduous.

That being said, with a bit of research and elbow grease, you can achieve the home of your dreams. After all, your home reflects your style and personality, so it should be a space that makes you happy. Keep reading for some tips on picking the perfect furniture layout for your home.

What to Consider When Picking the Perfect Furniture Layout

Here are a few things to consider when creating an environment unique in every room that brings your home to life

1. Define the Purpose of Each Room

Defining the purpose of each room is crucial when choosing a furniture layout because it allows you to pick pieces that fit the function of the space. For example, if you want your living room to be a place where you can relax and unwind, then you might want to consider a sofa and armchair layout with a coffee table in the middle.

However, if you want your living room to be more of a gathering place for family and friends, then you might want to go for a different setup, such as two sofas facing each other with a coffee table in the middle.

2. Consider the Traffic Flow

Similarly, traffic flow is another critical factor to consider when choosing a furniture layout. You’ll want to make sure there’s enough space for people to move around freely without having to maneuver around furniture.

3. Create a Focal Point

Creating a focal point is also vital in any room. It can be anything from a fireplace, a piece of art, or a large window. Once you’ve identified your focal point, you can arrange your furniture around it.

4. Incorporate Storage

Incorporating storage into your furniture layout is quite important, too, especially for rooms such as bedrooms and home offices. You’ll want to make sure there’s enough storage for all of your things so that your home doesn’t look cluttered.

5. Don’t Forget About Comfort

And finally, don’t forget about comfort levels. You’ll want to make sure your furniture is comfortable so that you can enjoy your space to the fullest. This rule obviously applies to some rooms more than others, bringing us back to our first point.

Layouts By Room

Generally, a home has a few different types of rooms, including bedrooms, living rooms, kitchens, and home offices. Here are some furniture layout tips for each room specifically:

Bedrooms

You’ll want to create a relaxed and serene environment in a bedroom. To do this, you might want to consider a furniture layout with the bed in the center of the room. This way, you can easily access all sides of the bed and have plenty of space for other pieces, such as a dresser, nightstand, or armchair.

Living Rooms

As we mentioned before, living rooms can be used for many different purposes. If you want your living room to be a place where you can relax and unwind, then you might want to consider a sofa and armchair facing a TV. If you want your living room to be more of a gathering place for family and friends, then consider adding more seating adjacent to one another.

Kitchens

Kitchens are often considered the heart of the home, so you’ll want to make sure your furniture layout reflects that. To create a warm and inviting environment, consider a layout with an island in the center. This way, you can easily move around the kitchen and have plenty of space for prepping, cooking, and dining. Plus, you can face guests and family while cooking.

Home Offices

Home offices should be designed with both function and comfort in mind, as you'll probably spend a lot of time here if you work from home. To create a functional space, you’ll want to make sure you have enough storage for all of your things. You might also want to consider a layout with a desk in the center of the room so that you can easily move through the room for quick access to documents or other supplies.

Overall, there are many factors to consider when choosing a furniture layout for your home. But if you take the time to define the purpose of each room and incorporate some of these tips, you’ll be well on your way to picking the perfect layout for your space.

Room Furniture Layout Examples

Bedroom

For a bedroom, you probably want to include the following furniture: Bed, dresser, nightstand, and armchair. Here are some examples of furniture sets that work together for the bedroom:

• Low Profile Standard Bed

• Handcarved Lombok Six-Drawer Dresser Tropical Hardwood Cabinet

• Dimitri Drawer White

• Altos Armchair

• Solid Wood Lift Top Sled Coffee Table with Storage

Living Room

For the living room, you might want to consider adding the following furniture: Sofa, armchair, coffee table, cabinet, TV stand, and end table. Here are some examples of furniture sets that work together for the living room:

• Apgar 88.5" Genuine Leather Square Arm Sofa

• Blaire Solid Wood TV Stand

• Collins Standing Desk

• Safari Hand-Carved Menagerie Buffet

• Storm Armchair

• Selah Solid Wood Pedestal End Table

Kitchen

For the kitchen, you'll want to make sure you have enough space for all of your appliances and cooking supplies. You might also want to consider a layout with an island in the center. Here are some examples of furniture that work together for the kitchen:

• Wittman Stand

• Gold Square 70.88'' H x 30'' W Metal Etagere Bookcase

• Sofa And Loveseat Sets Morden Style Pu Leather Couch

Home Office

For the home office, you'll want to make sure you have enough storage for all of your things. Furniture should include a desk, chair, filing cabinet, and storage shelves. Here are some examples of furniture that work together for the home office:

• Falken Desk

• Continental Chair

• Jillian Lounge Chair

• Cyra Office Set

• Handcarved Lombok Single Vanity Classic Tropical Hardwood

• Lilya Steel Geometric Bookcase

These are just a few examples of room furniture layouts. There are many different ways you can arrange furniture depending on the size and shape of the room as well as the function of the space. Just remember to keep the purpose of the room in mind when choosing a layout, and don’t be afraid to get creative.

Going At It Alone

Interior design is time-consuming and challenging to master. That's why only people who are willing to put lots of time and effort into the process should try to do it themselves. If you’re not willing to put in the work, then it's probably better to hire a professional.

Benefits of Getting Some Help

There are many benefits to working with a professional when it comes to interior design. First of all, they have the experience and expertise to know what works and what doesn’t. They also have access to resources that you probably don’t, like trade discounts and connections with suppliers. And perhaps most importantly, they can save you a lot of time and hassle.

If you decide to work with a professional, be sure to interview several different candidates to find the right one for you. Make sure you have a good understanding of their design process and what you can expect from working with them. Also, be sure to get a clear idea of their fees and what is included in their services.

Regardless of whether you decide to do it yourself or hire a professional, interior design is a process that takes time and effort. But if you take the time to plan ahead and work diligently, the end result will be worth it.

Need Some Assistance?

The Hauss offers an innovative service called E-design. With this service, you can get the professional help of one of our design experts without even leaving your home. All you need is a computer and an internet connection. Simply fill out a questionnaire about your space, upload some photos, and our designers will create a custom layout just for you.

They’ll even provide a list of recommended furniture and accessories to complete the look. So if you’re feeling overwhelmed by the process of choosing a furniture layout for your home, consider giving E-design a try. It’s the perfect solution for busy people who want a beautiful space but don’t have the time or energy to do it themselves.

Check out The Hauss' E-design services by going to their website.