1. INTD 50A
furniture arrangement

2. furniture arrangement
guidelines:
function of a room determines the furniture needed
furniture scale should be appropriate for the space available
group furniture according to activity
furniture can serve a number of functions depending on where it is placed
make furniture as useful and multi-functional as possible

3. furniture arrangement
guidelines:
if a focal point is used in the room, group furniture in such a way that it accentuates the emphasis
mechanical, electrical, and architectural details such as electrical outlets, TV cables, windows, doors, arches, cabinets, shelving, fireplaces, need to be considered before placing furniture
room should always appear balanced—make sure furniture pieces are balanced visually whether it be symmetrical or asymmetrical

4. furniture arrangement
guidelines:
control traffic flow by placing furniture strategically
make sure there is adequate passing space for traffic areas (3-4 feet)
large pieces of furniture should be placed parallel to walls
plan for conversation areas in appropriate rooms

5. furniture arrangement
arrangements: u-shaped grouping

6. furniture arrangement
arrangements: u-shaped grouping

7. furniture arrangement
arrangements: u-shaped grouping

8. furniture arrangement
arrangements: L-shaped grouping

9. furniture arrangement
arrangements: L-shaped grouping

10. furniture arrangement
arrangements: L-shaped grouping

11. furniture arrangement
arrangements: L-shaped grouping

12. furniture arrangement
arrangements: parallel grouping

13. furniture arrangement
arrangements: parallel grouping

14. furniture arrangement
primary conversation grouping—area where people will primarily be directed

15. furniture arrangement
secondary grouping—area used less, separate from the primary conversation area, more intimate, smaller