Most people living in Kenya and
the world live in small spaces: Small
apartments, small rooms and small homes.
This usually calls for much creativity when working on the interior
décor of such a space, as well as great organization, in order to fit all your
stuff into the small space without feeling cramped. When it comes to furniture arrangement there
are a few things you can do to make your living room feel more comfortable
without bringing down any walls. The
idea is to create some open space and to make your living room inviting and
comfortable.
Before you can begin rearranging
furniture, you need to know the size of the space you are working with. Additionally, you need to identify a focal
point for the room. It could be that
there is one already, such as a fireplace, or you may be required to create
one. For most people, the entertainment
centre forms a focal point and furniture is arranged in such a way that one can
clearly see the TV from wherever they are sitting. Another decision you need to make is whether
or not to have your furniture up against the wall. For small spaces, it is advisable to have
furniture against the wall as it creates space that you can use for other things.
Nothing makes a small space feel
more cramped that having too much clutter.
As such, it is important to have places where you can neatly arrange
those things out of sight, such as shelves.
The idea is to make the room feel open and orderly. Use various tricks to make the room look
larger even as you arrange your furniture.
Some great interior décor tips such as using light hues and softer
colors will make the room feel open and cozy.
Additionally, use a color scheme that is monochromatic to provide
continuity. Finally, use light drapes to
let the light in. Light makes the room
look larger.
This article was first written by Pamba Boma for Harusi Magazine!
