{"id":56159,"date":"2022-04-22T17:36:59","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T17:36:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alternatech.net\/?p=56159"},"modified":"2022-04-22T17:36:59","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T17:36:59","slug":"7-furniture-layout-mistakes-that-most-homeowners-make","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/7-furniture-layout-mistakes-that-most-homeowners-make\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Furniture Layout Mistakes That Most Homeowners Make"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You start with an empty room and then fill it with your possessions. Is the final product welcoming and delightful, or does anything feel off? Even if you have a beautiful home and excellent furnishings, difficult arranging might detract from the overall effect.\n</p><h4>Everything in Its Place\n<figure id='\"attachment_56164\"' aria-describedby='\"caption-attachment-56164\"' style='\"width:' class='\"wp-caption' aligncenter><img fetchpriority='\"high\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-full' wp-image-56164 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/04%5C/furniture-mistake-1.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"550\"' height='\"390\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/furniture-mistake-1.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'><figcaption id='\"caption-attachment-56164\"' class='\"wp-caption-text\"'>Zillow Digs home in New Canaan. CT\n<p>You begin with an empty room, then you fill it with your belongings. Does the end result welcome and delight you, or does something seem not quite right? You may own an enviable house and lovely furnishings, but the whole thing can be undermined by awkward arranging. If your living spaces aren\u2019t all they could be, perhaps you\u2019re committing one of these common furniture faux pas. Read on, and mend your ways!\n</p><h4>Putting Backs Against the Wall\n</h4><p><img decoding='\"async\"' class='\"aligncenter' size-full wp-image-56162 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/04%5C/bbb-1.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"640\"' height='\"427\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/bbb-1.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>Don\u2019t turn your sofas and chairs into wallflowers at the dance. Coax furniture away from walls toward the center of the sitting area, even just a few inches, and you\u2019ll banish that stilted feeling, creating a sense of generous space and intimacy.\n</p><h4>Neglecting Secondary Lighting\n<figure id='\"attachment_56166\"' aria-describedby='\"caption-attachment-56166\"' style='\"width:' class='\"wp-caption' aligncenter><img decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-full' wp-image-56166 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/04%5C/furniture-mistake-3.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"550\"' height='\"390\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/furniture-mistake-3.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'><figcaption id='\"caption-attachment-56166\"' class='\"wp-caption-text\"'>Design by Clifton Interiors\n<p>If you\u2019re relying solely on overhead fixtures, you\u2019re dooming family and friends to a harsh lighting limbo in the evenings\u2014forced to sit either in the dark or under less-than-flattering lights. Instead, outfit each sitting area with standing or table lamps. They\u2019ll add focus to your arrangement and facilitate several options for mood lighting. Plus, their pools of warm light will designate nooks for reading and other tasks.\n</p><h4>Creating an Obstacle Course\n<figure id='\"attachment_56167\"' aria-describedby='\"caption-attachment-56167\"' style='\"width:' class='\"wp-caption' aligncenter><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-full' wp-image-56167 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/04%5C/furniture-mistake-4.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"550\"' height='\"390\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/furniture-mistake-4.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'><figcaption id='\"caption-attachment-56167\"' class='\"wp-caption-text\"'>Zillow Digs home in Emerald Hills, CA\n<p>Avoid those indoor roadblocks caused by positioning a piece of furniture directly in the flow of foot traffic. Think carefully about how people walk through each space, and then place furnishings so they don\u2019t force your guests to navigate sharp turns.\n</p><h4>Overstuffing\n<figure id='\"attachment_56168\"' aria-describedby='\"caption-attachment-56168\"' style='\"width:' class='\"wp-caption' aligncenter><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-full' wp-image-56168 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/04%5C/furniture-mistake-5.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"550\"' height='\"390\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/furniture-mistake-5.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'><figcaption id='\"caption-attachment-56168\"' class='\"wp-caption-text\"'>Design by Clean Design; photography by Donna Dotan Photography\n<p>Don\u2019t let your home suffer from the furniture-store syndrome. If Grandma\u2019s pair of wing chairs is making your den look crowded, you might consider using them elsewhere rather than straining to squeeze every stick of furniture into that space. Edit your rooms, and you\u2019ll truly be able to appreciate the beauty of each piece.\n</p><h4>Losing Your Balance\n<figure id='\"attachment_56169\"' aria-describedby='\"caption-attachment-56169\"' style='\"width:' class='\"wp-caption' aligncenter><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-full' wp-image-56169 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/04%5C/furniture-mistake-6.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"550\"' height='\"390\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/furniture-mistake-6.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'><figcaption id='\"caption-attachment-56169\"' class='\"wp-caption-text\"'>Design by Mosaik Design &amp; Remodeling; photography by Lincoln Barbour Photography\n<p>When a homeowner falls in love with a slender little night table and sets it alongside a tall, heavy wooden bed, that\u2019s letting scale get out of whack. Keep it all in balance by grouping items of similar scale together\u2014moving that skinny table next to a leggy seat and floor lamp, perhaps\u2014and your rooms will look more polished.\n</p><h4>Opting for Cool Over Comfortable\n</h4><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"aligncenter' size-full wp-image-56170 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/04%5C/furniture-mistake-7.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"550\"' height='\"390\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/furniture-mistake-7.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>Yes, that set of super-sleek metal dining chairs offers loads of style, but you\u2019ll still be sad when your dinner party breaks up before you\u2019ve served dessert. Treat your guests\u2014and yourself\u2014right by choosing furnishings that offer both a fabulous look and a comfy perch. After all, you want to feel like you can sit and stay awhile. Similarly, don\u2019t let your living room get so minimalist chic that there\u2019s nowhere to kick up your feet or put down a glass.\n</p><h4>Being Square\n</h4><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"aligncenter' size-full wp-image-56175 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2022%5C/04%5C/furniture-mistake-8.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"550\"' height='\"390\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/furniture-mistake-8.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>When every piece is perfectly aligned on a grid, a home can feel stiff and overly formal. To break out of the boxiness, place armchairs so they face the sofa at a 45-degree angle, or try shifting your dining table to a diagonal. Slanted lines keep the eye moving and add a sense of openness to a space.\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"</p><p>You start with an empty room and then fill it with your possessions. Is the final product welcoming and delightful, or does anything feel off? Even if you have a beautiful home and excellent furnishings, difficult arranging might detract from the overall effect. 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