A couple of weeks ago, I wrote a blog entitled The #1 Mistake Made in Interior Decorating, which revealed that the lack of planning your project can have a detrimental affect on the outcome of the project. Unfortunately lack of a plan is also the #1 mistake, many people make, when furnishing a room. Often times we allow the excitement, of furnishing the room, to overtake us emotionally, which often results in taking the premature step of going shopping (and often times making the purchase) before taking the time to develop a plan.  The average size of a furniture showroom is 100,000 square feet with ceiling heights averaging 15-20 feet. The average home is approximately 2,500 sq ft with 8-10 ft ceilings......This means that the average furniture showroom can fit about 40 homes inside of it! This explains why the furniture displayed in a showroom looks different when it is delivered to the home. When developing a plan the first thing to take into consideration is the size of the room. Start by measuring the room and drawing it on a piece of paper; make sure to sketch in the location of windows, doors and other non-movable items (i.e. fireplace, columns, etc) in the room. Next draw in the furniture, using squares & circles to represent the shape of the furniture. This will help with furniture placement and also in determining size & shapes that will look best in the room. There are furniture templates that you can download free from the internet or purchase from local hobby stores.Next is determining the style you're wanting to achieve in that room. Knowing your style will help narrow the section of the furniture showroom floor that you shop, making your shopping experience more productive and fun! Once you know know the size & style furniture, the last item is your budget. Although many would like to start with the budget and then shop for what is affordable within that budget, I STRONGLY advice against that. Furniture, like your home, should be viewed as a long term investment that can transition with you and your family. If your initial purchase is well thought out, it can save you a lot of money when you redecorate your home again in the future. Knowing your budget will also help narrow the furniture stores you will visit to ensure you stay on budget. Shopping for furniture does not have to be a time consuming process or a drag...........IF YOU HAVE A PLAN!!! |
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