Posts Tagged ‘arrange’

Re-Arranging Modern Furniture for Better Options

October 23, 2008

Well, if you own modern furniture, you might have tinkered on the possibility of you re-arranging your stuff. It is a good thought, if you want to experiment on designs and combinations that will further help you get the best out of your modern furniture. You can thoughtfully arrange the living areas in your home so they can function properly. Arrange a table to conveniently seat family, guest and friends. Planning ahead saves time and energy by getting the arrangement right the first time. These suggestions show how to properly arrange furniture for maximum enjoyment. It is all up to you on what you may decide for your modern furniture but remember to always take necessary steps to make it happen. It is not just a simple task, but not as hard as well, all you have to do is be able to know what to do.

Map a Furniture Plan

Ok, in this step you will be allowed to test the many possible arrangements of the modern furniture on paper before actually placing it in the room. In this way you will save energy and time on trying to moving furniture, you need to have a plan in order for you to get the best possible result for your modern furniture.

Sketch the Outline of the Floor

This next step is quite important for you, it will determine your next moves and you will have to be cautious on doing this. Include fixed features such as doors, windows, fireplaces, shelving and radiators. Mark the placement of electrical, cable outlets and telephone jacks. Sketching it will further help you on getting the job done easily.

Add Dimensions to the Sketch

Now, we go to dimensions. Mark the measurement of each detail. Measure from baseboard to baseboard for room length and width. It is important because we are talking about measurements here, numbers and sizes. You need to know what you are doing in this one, to get the idea for this. I think that with all of this being prepared you’ll get the idea on how to make your arrangement be in good position.

Create a Scale Drawing

Now, more paper and pencil action here. Create a scale drawing of the room using a 1/2 inch scale. Search online for “graph paper” and download the correct size for the room. This is another helpful step that would give you ideas on scales, in relation to how you are going to get the position of the room itself.
Placing Shapes and Reworking the Plan

Now you need to place the shapes on the room grid and move them around to a suitable arrangement. Allow 36 inches for traffic lanes, 14 to 18 inches between the sofa and coffee table, and 36 inches of clearance for a door to swing open. Allow 42 to 60 inches of space to pull out a chair from a desk. Rework the plan on paper to achieve a functional design for the room. Place the modern furniture and accessories in the space once the design is complete.  And with that everything is finished up and you have your own arrangement of your modern furniture in an accurate way.

Jron Magcale
http://www.modani.com

Choosing Modern Sofa is Part of the Fun

October 23, 2008

Going into the new age of having everything in modern style, I think that there are so much to learn and have bright consciousness on making your home have the flexibility to have more. Today in this era of television, the modern sofa is a fundamental piece of modern furniture to any household. A new modern sofa is a large expenditure, so you definitely want to make it money well spent. A modern sofa is a big addition to any room, and it is important to find one that not only fits your decor but is also well made. Remember that if you chose modern sofa as the big choice for your home, you are hitting the big bucks. However, choosing the right modern sofa can be a real work. It is a good thing that you can make a big difference on making your home, have that certain image to hold.

Ok, let me start with before buying your modern sofa, measure the space where you plan to put it. If you plan to buy a large modern sofa, measure your doorways to make sure that you will be able to bring it inside the house. It is an important task so you will know what to do moving on. Now, for strength, choose a modern sofa with a frame made of kiln-dried hardwoods and make sure it fastened with screws. Also, if you are buying a modern sofa with a pull-out bed pull the bed out in the store to see how well it works and check the mattress for comfort. Remember that there is more than meets the eye with modern sofa so you have to be cautious and careful at the same time.

Nest stuff is to consider the design of the modern sofa in comparison to your decor. For example, if you are looking for something more formal a sofa with bare wood legs and a curved English arm may be nice, or for something more casual a skirted sofa with a rolled arm would work. Remember always that the design of your modern sofa should always be blending with your home, in that way we can have more to it than what we have. I believe that if you have the thought of it long enough you will learn the basic pairing of designs in your home. The modern sofa cushions determine the comfort of the sofa. An inexpensive alternative to goose-down is upholstery foam which comes in a variety of widths and weights. Try to pick it carefully to ensure the comfort factor is always on your radar.

Now with all that being said you should think towards the future when choosing the color for your modern sofa. It is a large expenditure, and if you plan to keep it for a while choose a more neutral color that can be used with any decor. You can always add splashes of color with decorative pillows and throws. Remember that the color is important, it is not just a simple thing you have there to have, it is more than what you think it is will be. Today you can purchase modern sofas in a variety of fabrics, including leather which is easy to clean. Choose a fabric that is going to be functional for the people using the modern sofa, and keep in mind many modern sofas come with slip covers that can be removed for washing. Choose widely because all of it will be beneficial to you.

Jron Magcale
http://www.modani.com