Once you know your family needs and constraints, you need to have an objective statement.  You can then design your room.

1. Measuring & Floor Plans

Arranging a room involves sitting down and sketching out the living space and placement of the furniture (a floor plan). In this step, you need to choose the number and types of pieces you will invest in (e.g., one sofa, two chairs, two end tables, and a coffee table).

1. Choosing Furniture Styles

Once you create a floor plan, you can then go out shopping for the specific furniture styles that will create both an aesthetic and functional room for your lifestyle needs.

1. Combining Color and Texture

In this step, you will select one or more fabric or leather upholstery covers, integrating these with the other elements of color and texture in the room (e.g., window treatments, wall covering, rugs).

1. Completing the Room

In this step, you will integrate wall art, floral’s, and decorative accessories, to truly create a living environment that reflects the customer’s personality and your own design expertise.

Related posts:

1. Living Room Furniture Needs: Portland, OR
2. The Elements of Design
3. How to Measure and use Floor Plans
4. Decorative Accessories
5. Interior Design Styles

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