Traffic Patterns
Yes, there are standard rules to avoid placing your furniture in the way of being able to navigate through a room - these are:
- Create a clearance of 36" around doors. This allows clearance for the swing of the door and easy entering and exiting.
- Leave 12" of space in front of windows...allowing easy access to open or close them. Nothing worse then a window you can't get to on a hot day.
- Traveling between furniture the ideal is 18" wide. This measurement has proven to be the most comfortable width for people traffic within a standard room.
- It is never a good idea to place furniture in front of a mantle.
Our final advice here on Furniture Placement is in taking some time before you begin repositioning your furniture (starting with the largest pieces first) is to determine the FUNCTION and FOCAL POINTS of the room. If you need more information about this important tool and a more exhaustive level of all subjects related to interior design click here.
You may find as you begin applying these Redesign guidelines that you no longer want or need a piece of furniture. Feel free to dispose of it.
In design - Space is Key
Anything you can do to create room without compromising design, spending money or sacrificing functional comfort is a plus in any home.
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