Furniture Arrangement in Interior Decoration
Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Karad
B.A. II Home Science
Semester III
Paper III – Applied Arts and Housing
Topic- Furniture Arrangement
Interior Decoration – Arrangement of
Furniture
•
Furniture plays an important role in interior
decoration. Different types of furniture are used
by the families by many purposes. They may be
used for different activities in the home like
sleeping, dressing, eating, sitting, relaxing and so
many other activities. Furniture forms an integral
part of decoration in any room of the house.
Good furniture arrangement reflects the
orderliness, discipline and enhance the beauty.
Furniture arrangement should be able to give
comfort to the body, pleasure to the eye and
conducive to health.
The following points should be taken into
consideration at the time of furniture arrangement:
•
1. Expressiveness:
•
The furniture should express the mood of the house.
They should suit the cottage as well as large buildings
•
2. Style:
•
Traditional or modem style of furniture may be used.
The choice of the furniture style depends upon the
inherited pieces of furniture and the likings of the
inmates.
•
3. Beauty:
•
Combination of both structural and decorative
furniture may be used which are beautiful to look at.
•
4. Utility:
•
Furniture used in the home must have certain
utilities. Furniture having multiple uses may
be decorated in the house. For example, a
sofa-cum-bed is more useful in a small house
with less space than sola sets. Furniture with
drawers and shelves underneath will be
useful. Furniture used in different rooms must
fulfil their purpose. For example, Table and
Chair in the study room.
•
5. Comfort
•
Furniture used in the home must be comfortable.
Only decorative and beautiful designs of furniture
cannot solve the problem, if they are
uncomfortable to use. Beds used in the bed
rooms must be comfortable enough to take
complete rest. Children’s furniture should be
according to their height and other
measurement. Weight and mobility of furniture
make it comfortable in use. Use of light and
movable stools is required in the drawing room
and bed room. Furniture used in Verandah or
terraces must have small wheels.
•
6. Construction:
•
The furniture should be thoroughly examined to check any
construction defects. Firmness of furniture should also be tested.
Furniture should have strong joints. Proper construction of a
furniture makes it comfortable and increases its durability.
•
7. Durability:
Durability of furniture depends upon the material
used, the design, the construction of furniture, maintenance,
handling and use.
•
8. Cost:
•
At the time of selection of furniture one should be aware of the
cost of various furniture. Cost depends upon the materials used,
design and construction. One must buy essential essential furniture
first. Furniture should be purchased from well established shops by
comparing the prices.
Principles of Furniture Arrangement:
•
All the principles of art and design may be adopted in the
arrangement of furniture.
•
ADVERTISEMENTS:
•
Balance:
•
Balance in furniture arrangement may be produced by grouping
arrangement. Heavier pieces may be arranged with several small
pieces of furniture. All heavy pieces should be arranged parallel to
walls and small pieces can be placed at an angle. The balance may
be formal or informal. Combining of formal and informal balance in
furniture arrangement can look beautiful and attractive.
•
Proportion:
Furniture size should be proportionate to the room
size. Small room should have small pieces of furniture and large
rooms large furniture. Good proportions of furniture space to wall
are 2:3, 3:5 and 4:5. These proportions may be used in arranging
any group with regard to height, width or overall mass.
•
Harmony:
•
Harmony is important in furniture arrangement.
It gives a pleasant feeling. While combining
shapes and sizes, similarity and likeness should
be taken into consideration for good harmony.
•
Rhythm:
•
Rhythm should be produced through repetition
of line, colour, shape and texture. It can also be
produced by continuous line movement or
through progress.
•
Emphasis:
•
In furniture arrangement, emphasis may be
given on decorative pieces, showcases, rugs,
carpets, fire place, book cases etc. A focal
point of interest should be created in the
room. Furniture should be placed around a
centre of interest.
Furniture Arrangement in Different
Rooms:
•
As each room in the house is meant for different activities, it has to be
furnished accordingly.
•
Drawing Room:
•
Furniture arrangement should be made liveable for all the family members
as well as the guests. In this room, variety in furniture will express charm
and tastes of the family members. A comfortable sofa and a few chairs may
be arranged in this room. This floor of the drawing room should be covered
with a carpet. Its quality, colour and design should match the furniture of
the room. In summer season, cotton rugs may be arranged. There must be a
book shelf to keep books and magazines. Show cases may be kept in this
room.
•
There should be small low tables or stools on both sides of the sofa to keep
the table lamps, drinking glasses, ash trays etc. The height of these tables
should be equal to the height of the arms of the sofa. In the centre of the
room, an oval coffee table with a shelf underneath, should be placed in
front of the long sofa. Radio or Television set may also be kept in the
drawing room on proper tables. A diwan with cushions can also be kept in
this room according to the availability of space.
•
Dinning Room
•
In this room dinning chairs and table are to be
kept. The chairs should be arranged around
the table with adequate space, so that the
users can pull them out and sit comfortably; A
cup board or side board may also be kept for
storage of cutlery, crockery, dishes used for
meals and temporary storage of food. A small
serving table may be placed in a corner if
there is enough space. Water filter and a
refrigerator must be kept in the dinning room
Bed Room:
•
Selection of furniture for a bed room depends upon
personal preferences. Furniture used in bed rooms must be
comfortable enough. Beds are the most important furniture
in bed rooms which may be placed parallel to the walls in
comer or in the middle of the room.
•
Mattress used should not be very thick or soft. There
should be a small bed-side table on the left side of the bed
and near the wall. This table is used for keeping table
lamps, glass of water, medicines etc. Dressing table should
be placed near the windows for proper light. A low table
may be kept in front of it. A ward robe is also important for
keeping dresses and bed clothes. Children’s bedrooms
should be planned to meet their changing needs.
Kitchen:
•
Good kitchen planning is essential. In a small work space, a
lot of activities are done inside the kitchen. Walls of the
kitchen should be covered with a washable covering.
Modem kitchen equipment must be kept in proper places
inside the kitchen, so that the housewife can complete her
works smoothly. In some families refrigerators are also kept
inside the kitchen. Mixers, grinders, oven etc. are kept in
the kitchen. Cooking range or table must be kept in the
kitchen for keeping the gas stove.
•
The size of the house is one of the most important factors
in the selection of the household furniture. Now-a-days
furniture has undergone many changes in design, size,
weight and materials used. So good furniture arrangement
depends upon the members of the family.
While purchasing furniture for the house, the
following points should be kept in mind:
•
Economic status of the family.
•
2. Needs of the members of the family.
•
3. Interests and likings of the family.
•
4. Type and size of rooms in which it is going to be used.
•
5. Number and type of furniture inherited by the family.
•
6. Design of furniture the house as decided by family.
•
7. Location or area of the house, whether Urban or Rural.
•
8. Type and size of the social groups of the family.
•
Most Indian families have some inherited furniture which the family
loves to keep. In this case new furniture should be selected which
can balance the antique furniture of the family.
Furniture plays a crucial role in interior decoration, reflecting orderliness and enhancing beauty in a space. Factors such as expressiveness, style, beauty, utility, comfort, construction, durability, and cost should be considered when arranging furniture to create a harmonious and functional environment.
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Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Karad B.A. II Home Science Semester III Paper III Applied Arts and Housing Topic- Furniture Arrangement
Interior Decoration Arrangement of Furniture Furniture plays an important role in interior decoration. Different types of furniture are used by the families by many purposes. They may be used for different activities in the home like sleeping, dressing, eating, sitting, relaxing and so many other activities. Furniture forms an integral part of decoration in any room of the house. Good furniture arrangement reflects the orderliness, discipline and enhance the beauty. Furniture arrangement should be able to give comfort to the body, pleasure to the eye and conducive to health.
The following points should be taken into consideration at the time of furniture arrangement: 1. Expressiveness: The furniture should express the mood of the house. They should suit the cottage as well as large buildings 2. Style: Traditional or modem style of furniture may be used. The choice of the furniture style depends upon the inherited pieces of furniture and the likings of the inmates. 3. Beauty: Combination of both structural and decorative furniture may be used which are beautiful to look at.
4. Utility: Furniture used in the home must have certain utilities. Furniture having multiple uses may be decorated in the house. For example, a sofa-cum-bed is more useful in a small house with less space than sola sets. Furniture with drawers and shelves underneath will be useful. Furniture used in different rooms must fulfil their purpose. For example, Table and Chair in the study room.
5. Comfort Furniture used in the home must be comfortable. Only decorative and beautiful designs of furniture cannot solve the problem, if they are uncomfortable to use. Beds used in the bed rooms must be comfortable enough to take complete rest. Children s furniture should be according to their height and other measurement. Weight and mobility of furniture make it comfortable in use. Use of light and movable stools is required in the drawing room and bed room. Furniture used in Verandah or terraces must have small wheels.
6. Construction: The furniture should be thoroughly examined to check any construction defects. Firmness of furniture should also be tested. Furniture should have strong joints. Proper construction of a furniture makes it comfortable and increases its durability. 7. Durability: Durability of furniture depends upon the material used, the design, the construction of furniture, maintenance, handling and use. 8. Cost: At the time of selection of furniture one should be aware of the cost of various furniture. Cost depends upon the materials used, design and construction. One must buy essential essential furniture first. Furniture should be purchased from well established shops by comparing the prices.
Principles of Furniture Arrangement: All the principles of art and design may be adopted in the arrangement of furniture. ADVERTISEMENTS: Balance: Balance in furniture arrangement may be produced by grouping arrangement. Heavier pieces may be arranged with several small pieces of furniture. All heavy pieces should be arranged parallel to walls and small pieces can be placed at an angle. The balance may be formal or informal. Combining of formal and informal balance in furniture arrangement can look beautiful and attractive. Proportion: Furniture size should be proportionate to the room size. Small room should have small pieces of furniture and large rooms large furniture. Good proportions of furniture space to wall are 2:3, 3:5 and 4:5. These proportions may be used in arranging any group with regard to height, width or overall mass.
Harmony: Harmony is important in furniture arrangement. It gives a pleasant feeling. While combining shapes and sizes, similarity and likeness should be taken into consideration for good harmony. Rhythm: Rhythm should be produced through repetition of line, colour, shape and texture. It can also be produced by continuous line movement or through progress.
Emphasis: In furniture arrangement, emphasis may be given on decorative pieces, showcases, rugs, carpets, fire place, book cases etc. A focal point of interest should be created in the room. Furniture should be placed around a centre of interest.
Furniture Arrangement in Different Rooms: As each room in the house is meant for different activities, it has to be furnished accordingly. Drawing Room: Furniture arrangement should be made liveable for all the family members as well as the guests. In this room, variety in furniture will express charm and tastes of the family members. A comfortable sofa and a few chairs may be arranged in this room. This floor of the drawing room should be covered with a carpet. Its quality, colour and design should match the furniture of the room. In summer season, cotton rugs may be arranged. There must be a book shelf to keep books and magazines. Show cases may be kept in this room. There should be small low tables or stools on both sides of the sofa to keep the table lamps, drinking glasses, ash trays etc. The height of these tables should be equal to the height of the arms of the sofa. In the centre of the room, an oval coffee table with a shelf underneath, should be placed in front of the long sofa. Radio or Television set may also be kept in the drawing room on proper tables. A diwan with cushions can also be kept in this room according to the availability of space.
Dinning Room In this room dinning chairs and table are to be kept. The chairs should be arranged around the table with adequate space, so that the users can pull them out and sit comfortably; A cup board or side board may also be kept for storage of cutlery, crockery, dishes used for meals and temporary storage of food. A small serving table may be placed in a corner if there is enough space. Water filter and a refrigerator must be kept in the dinning room
Bed Room: Selection of furniture for a bed room depends upon personal preferences. Furniture used in bed rooms must be comfortable enough. Beds are the most important furniture in bed rooms which may be placed parallel to the walls in comer or in the middle of the room. Mattress used should not be very thick or soft. There should be a small bed-side table on the left side of the bed and near the wall. This table is used for keeping table lamps, glass of water, medicines etc. Dressing table should be placed near the windows for proper light. A low table may be kept in front of it. A ward robe is also important for keeping dresses and bed clothes. Children s bedrooms should be planned to meet their changing needs.
Kitchen: Good kitchen planning is essential. In a small work space, a lot of activities are done inside the kitchen. Walls of the kitchen should be covered with a washable covering. Modem kitchen equipment must be kept in proper places inside the kitchen, so that the housewife can complete her works smoothly. In some families refrigerators are also kept inside the kitchen. Mixers, grinders, oven etc. are kept in the kitchen. Cooking range or table must be kept in the kitchen for keeping the gas stove. The size of the house is one of the most important factors in the selection of the household furniture. Now-a-days furniture has undergone many changes in design, size, weight and materials used. So good furniture arrangement depends upon the members of the family.
While purchasing furniture for the house, the following points should be kept in mind: Economic status of the family. 2. Needs of the members of the family. 3. Interests and likings of the family. 4. Type and size of rooms in which it is going to be used. 5. Number and type of furniture inherited by the family. 6. Design of furniture the house as decided by family. 7. Location or area of the house, whether Urban or Rural. 8. Type and size of the social groups of the family. Most Indian families have some inherited furniture which the family loves to keep. In this case new furniture should be selected which can balance the antique furniture of the family.
