Bespoke furniture allows you to showcase who you are.
“A room has but 4 corners, what you do with them is what makes all the difference.”
A common dilemma that everyone who is ever decorating their space faces is, what to highlight and how to keep it simple. There is usually a fine line between creating a warm and cozy feel and clutter. Especially with the sizes of rooms going smaller by the day, it is essential to utilise each inch effectively.
Here are some suggestions that can help you do just that:
Furniture does not always have to be small
Most people assume that the furniture needs to be small to make a space look more open and light, especially if the space under consideration is also relatively small.
We beg to differ. A large piece like a statement sofa or a detailed armchair not only adds character to the room, but also makes the space look less cluttered than many small pieces put together. What more, it will also act as an instant conversation starter. So go ahead and get that stunning piece that you saw in the magazine, but thought was too big for your space.
Use glass and mirror in unusual ways
Light plays a very crucial part in making any space look large and cheery. This is where using glass and mirrors help. They reflect light around and maximise lighting.
Though mirror panels and mirror-clad walls are passé and reminiscent of the 70s era, mirror as well as glass can be used in more unconventional ways. Furniture-clad mirrors either completely or in parts makes very interesting pieces. The different shades of mirrors add drama to every day pieces. Glass has always been used as table tops, is now visible in other forms, like the legs of the sofa here. Light reflects here and gives the illusion of a sofa floating in the air.
A statement sofa or a detailed armchair adds character to a room.
Create conversation corners
A nice way to create a cozy feel in any room is to create a conversation corner. A cozy nook with a set of coffee chairs or a small group of seats is not only inviting, but also adds individual character to a space.
Opt for multi-purpose furniture
Choose furniture that has a combination or multiple utilities, like an ottoman with in-built storage to store your cushions that can be doubled up as a seat or can be used to prop your feet up. Or perhaps a mutli-functional table which works as a console or a computer table or a study with a push in chair.
Use vertical spaces effectively
In any space, walls are as important as the floor space. Even after using the nicest furniture and planning, if your walls are bare, the space will look extremely drab and dull. So pay equal attention to the walls. Using some nice colours instantly changes the feel of the space. Wallpapers are a big hit too. They provide a perfect backdrop to a statement piece as well. One can either go for high contrast to add some drama or tone-on-tone for a more subtle feel. Add some art pieces to your walls and see how it makes an instant difference. It doesn’t have to be expensive; just something you would enjoy looking at or having a conversation about. Bespoke pieces like the highly functional art chairs can be used as paintings on the wall as well as opened up and used for extra seating.
Mirrors reflect the light around and maximise lighting in the space.
Add some colour
A splash of colour adds instant interest to a space. While the bold and experimental can add some bright colourful furniture that is also very popular; the more conventional can do so by adding it on the walls or in art. Whatever your approach, a bit of colour works for everyone.
Space things out
All your furniture does not need to stick to the walls; nor does it need to be aligned together. Sometimes, spaces look better with the furniture places in an angle or with space around it. Angle the bed or an arm chair slightly or place the sofas together with some space around them and see how much difference this makes.
Go bespoke
Bespoke furniture allows you to showcase who you are to the best possibility you can in terms of material, patterns, design, finishes. These pieces are one-of-a-kind where you are in complete control of what you get or use. In today’s time, when space is a premium, they ensure optimum use of space available and high functionality. Bespoke pieces may require a little more time and patience compared to picking up ready pieces but it is definitely worth it.
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