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For Creating a Functional Space
1. What is the space going to be used for?
Is the area a kitchen, bathroom, living space or your
office? This will determine what furniture, wall and floor
treatments are needed for the room.
2. What is the current state of the space?
Is it a complete do-up? Do the walls need a coat of paint
or the furniture re-arranged or some art on the walls? This
will help you formulate a plan to decide what work needs
to be carried out to enable you to begin.
3. What will be the flow of travel?
A very important consideration in a commercial setting
versus a residential home.The way people will move
through the space will help determine the layout of
furniture and fittings.
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4. How are you grouping furniture?
Create a 'story' of furniture, eg. Chair, side table and lamp
means the space will be usable and serve a purpose. For a
bedroom a bed, side table, lamp and dresser will complete
a story. Even if a room feels bland, add a simple pop of
colour with a bright cup and saucer on the bedside table
ready for that morning cuppa!
5. Will the space have private and public spaces?
Consider if you want to have any screened off areas in the
space so that watching television, listening to music etc
can be done without impacting on other people. To create
an immediate change to the ambiance of a room, turn off
the overhead light and turn on a lamp.
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If all else fails get help!
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