When decorating an open floor plan it can be overwhelming to even begin to think of where to start. With all of that empty space, a blank canvas with no direction, many can feel like they are lost. Putting too much furniture in the room might completely negate the point of having an open floor plan while too little can begin to feel like you haven’t even moved in. That doesn’t begin to cover how to decorate with art and lighting. These few steps will help you move forward with furnishing and decorating your open floor plan into a layout that works best for you and your needs.
The first thing to consider is how many independent areas you will want delineated within your open floor plan. This will vary depending on if you have an open kitchen to living room area versus a studio apartment. Estimate how much space you will want each living area to occupy and then you can begin to think about what size furniture will fit into each area. Don’t forget to think about travel space between your living areas as well. Keep travel flow between spaces fluid and open so that your space doesn’t feel cluttered.
The next logical step is to consider which areas make the most sense to occupy living areas next to one another. You should think about what your needs are—does it make the most sense for the dining area to be near the kitchen? Do you want to have your living room area within viewing distance of your kitchen? Depending on your specific needs, arrange your living areas in a way that makes the most sense.
Finally, try to think about your furniture in groupings. While you will want all of the furniture in your open floor plan to relate to one another, they don’t necessarily have to be of the same grouping if they are in different living spaces. An example of this might be your living room area’s couch, chairs and coffee table grouping working as a set. This set doesn’t have to be an exact match the dining room furniture in the next living area. As long as the design elements relate in a way that makes sense visually, these groupings can coexist in the same space.
Trying to furnish and decorate an open space can sometimes be more overwhelming than when you have to deal with just each room individually. Following these few easy steps can help ease that burden as you begin to try and put together a floor plan that works for you and your family.
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