The Art of Display

Creative Room Arrangements

Even when the outside of a living space looks the same as the neighbour’s, people want the inside to reflect their personality. Many of them have found that small rooms can be difficult to make look original, but creative room arrangements can help them make their own personal space unique from anyone else’s. They must put a lot of thought and effort into it, but it can be well worth their time and energy. Their creation is something they will be living with until they can afford to move or buy all new furnishings, and that is something most people are not willing to do more than once a year.

The entrance hall

The first place residents and visitors see when they come into a home is the entrance hall, so it is important to spend some time thinking about the impression the décor will make there. If there is little or no effort spent, then people might believe a person with no regard to their surroundings inhabits the home. Rather than having the coat rack right by the door and a table for keys or mail, it might be nice to move them back a bit and use some unique breakfast cups and saucers or tea cups and saucers on the wall to add a decorative touch to warm up the area to make it more personal.

The main living area

Open floor plans have become the latest trend in building and remodelling homes, but not every house will follow that particular pattern. Many existing structures have a separate dining room, but they tend to be small. For those who have their own hutch to hold their fine china from Wedgwood, it can be a difficult loss if they were to pack away their beautiful dishes. Moving the hutch to the main living area could be a nice touch for those who want visitors to see the beautiful pieces they have cherished and used for years.

The kitchen

Now considered the true heart of the home, the kitchen has become a room with multiple functions. Cooking meals is only part of what goes on in there are children do their homework, and adults sit around the table and visit with close friends. Adding a touch of whimsy with some bone china mugs is one way to keep the space warm and inviting, and they are a useful item when sharing a cup with a friend. Small pops of colour in any area of the kitchen by using mugs and display dishes will keep it functional, and they can all be items that are used as utensils or cooking vessels for the smallest of kitchens.

There are many different ways to fit furnishings into a home, and ensuring it will be unique is often easy enough if an eclectic frame of mind is used when placing items. Adding colour to functional rooms will help make them warm, and the items can still be utilised when needed. For those who find a particular room lacks space, moving larger pieces to non-traditional rooms can be a good way to use creative room arrangements to make a house into a home.