Playing with Space Planning

When working on a space for a client, 

I love to play with things the homeowner has to 

see how things look and flow

to develop space planning.

   

When I am dealing with an empty space,

I use this simple space planner...

These are magnetized furniture pieces

so I can lay things out to scale.

I am not a high tech girl.

The fact can upload and 

blog is a miracle. 

Anyone can appreciate a visual when 

trying to make decisions....

especially when spending money 

is involved.

Below I explored with a family room 

layout to show a client...

had about 5 options before I saw the winner.

Space Planning Wish List:

1.  fireplace to be the focal point

2.  opportunity for conversation 

 3.  as much seating without overcrowding

I started with facing a sofa opposite 

the focal point to balance the space.

One rule I normally start with is to put 

my largest piece on the longest wall....

That rule applied this time..does not always.

(I break my own rules all the time.

That is how you keep things interesting.)

I added a sofa and love seat

rectangular table that follows the 

length of sofa and love seat.

...long side with sofa

...short side with love seat

Was not happy once I saw it

so I kept playing with different options.

Below....This was the winner after exploring.

I liked the clean look with 

two sofas 

and felt like a waste 

to not add a second sofa

when there was plenty of space.

I added a round cocktail table

to compliment the 

length of the couches.

Two sofas also felt

 like a more updated choice

and less predictable.

I liked less tables too to stay 

away from overcrowding.

(An area rug was added 

to connect this arrangement.)

The next step was to shop...

but this is the place to start

space planning....

so important!