1. Furniture Arrangement

2. Furniture Arrangement
Function of the Space :
How a space will be used.
Dictates the selection and arrangement of furniture.
Circulation Patterns:
Can people comfortably walk through the room
Are there clearances between furniture for circulation
Scale and Proportion of the room and the furniture
Will the furniture fit in the room.
Are the pieces to big or to small
Mechanical or architectural functions that must be considered when placing furniture:
Air circulation vents, doors, windows, electrical outlets, phone jacks, television cables or antenna lines, fireplaces, and stairs

3. Furniture Arrangement
Create a feeling of balance in a room:
Opposite walls should lend visual weight
Visual mass is more important than dimensions
Furniture groupings should be balanced
Do not over crowd the room with furniture
Use furniture as the emphasis in the room:
Group furniture around a focal point
If the room lacks a focal point, use a piece of furniture as a focal point

4. Furniture Arrangement
What are some activities that commonly take place in the living area?
The ideal diameter for the primary conversation area:
8-10 feet
Secondary furniture grouping:
Seating for 1-3 people
Small chairs, benches, etc.
Secondary grouping
Primary Conversation.

5. Furniture Arrangement
What activities take place in family rooms?
Furniture to put in a family room:
Durable and easily-maintained furniture
Furniture should be grouped according to activities.
Conversation.
Dining, games, etc.

6. Common furniture arrangements

7. Straight line All furniture in one line.
Very open to other things going on in the space.
Difficult for conversation.

8. L- Shape Good for conversation, can be used as a room divider
Primary and secondary conversation areas.

9. U Shape Usually used in large open floor plans.
Designed for conversation.
Good for defining the living space.

10. Box Shape Takes up a lot of space. Good for large groups.
Multiple conversation areas.

11. Parallel Helps to draw attention to the focal wall.
Difficult for conversation
Open to other activities in the room.