Room Makeover: Furniture Rearranging Tips That Might Lead to Your Next Great Find

Rearranging your furniture can do wonders for revitalizing your space, offering a fresh perspective and potentially uncovering hidden gems within your home. It’s amazing how shifting a few pieces around can enhance functionality, improve flow, and even reveal the need for that perfect new furniture addition you hadn’t considered before. Whether it’s a cozy reading nook that needs a stylish chair or an empty corner crying out for a chic side table, rethinking your layout can inspire exciting new possibilities. To help you transform your home with simple yet impactful changes, the Star Furniture design team has put together expert tips for rearranging your furniture and discovering your next great find.

Preparing for the Makeover

No great home makeover can happen without a plan. Taking into consideration the space you're working with and setting goals for what you'd like to achieve can help streamline the redecorating process. Start by measuring the room and any existing furniture within it. This will give you a clear idea of how much space you have to work with and how different pieces may be able to fit. It can also be helpful to create a floor plan using a design app that helps you visualize what different layouts will look like before you move any heavy pieces. 

Focus on Function

Setting goals for a room that you'd like to revamp should go beyond where you'd like to move your sofa. Instead, they should be aimed at achieving a better living environment. Perhaps by rearranging your bedroom you hope to have more space to move around. Or you're striving to improve the flow of your living room or increase the functionality of your dining room. Identifying your motivation for redesigning an area can give you something concrete to work toward as you make decisions.

Start with a Clean Slate

It's also very helpful to begin any design project with a clean slate. When a space is cluttered with pieces you no longer need, achieving the fresh vision you have in mind can be a challenge. With this in mind, it's worth taking the time to clear out any unnecessary items before rearranging or bringing in anything new. You may be surprised by how much better the room looks and feels already after parting with anything that's not adding to its aesthetic or function. As for the items you intend to keep, be sure to keep them properly stored and organized to ensure the space stays tidy.

Furniture Rearranging Basics

Find a Focal Point

The way that you arrange the furniture in your home has the power to influence its overall ambiance. The most attractive, comfortable spaces are set up in a way that draws one's eye to the right point, promotes easy traffic flow, and prioritizes design elements, such as balance and symmetry. When you're ready to begin rearranging the furniture in a space, start by choosing the room's focal point. Many rooms will have a natural focal point, such as a fireplace or oversized window. If yours doesn't, however, you can create a focal point with the dominant piece of furniture within the space, such as a TV unit or sectional, or a bold accessory, such as a colorful painting. Once your focal point has been established, the furniture within the space should be arranged in a way that enhances it.

Consider Traffic Flow

Another important design element to prioritize when redesigning a room is to encourage easy traffic flow throughout the space. Providing plenty of walking space and keeping pathways clear is essential to allow folks to move freely. It's also a good idea to avoid blocking doors and windows with bulky furniture. Obstructions won't only make it harder to move around the room but can also block much-needed natural light from brightening it up. 

Integrate Balance and Symmetry

To help the room feel like it was curated by a professional designer, balance and symmetry can make a tremendous impact. Creating visual balance can be done by positioning furniture in a way that feels even. Rather than having an area of the room where furniture and decor are bunched together and other areas that are bare, try to spread furnishings out evenly, not placing anything too close together while avoiding large, empty spaces. Adding symmetry to the space can aid in the balancing act. Positioning a side table on either side of your sofa, two bookshelves on the wall in your office, or wall sconces on both sides of your bed can give your home a harmonious look.

Living Room Makeover Tips

If your living room is lacking functionality or aesthetic appeal, repositioning your furnishings may help. A good place to start is with your biggest piece, which is likely your sofa or sectional. Arrange in a place where other pieces can be comfortably added around it. Depending on the shape of your living room, different layouts may be possible. An L-shape seating arrangement can help the space feel open while a U-shape can promote effortless conversation. No matter how you choose to arrange the seating in your living room, be sure that your sofa and chairs make visiting with family and friends simple.

You don't have to limit the seating in your living room to merely a sofa and an armchair or two. Instead, try to identify potential gaps where additional seating is needed. If you're unsure about where to add another seating option, think about where a guest may appreciate having somewhere to recline during a dinner party. Once you've located where additional seating is needed, bring in an accent chair or another stylish seating solution, such as a pouf or bench. You won't believe how much more functional your living room feels when you do.

Having access to practical storage solutions in your living room is essential to maximizing its comfort and functionality. When searching for the perfect storage to add to your living room, be sure to choose ones that are as attractive as they are practical. Bookshelves, cabinets, and media units can all be used to organize household essentials while also displaying decorative items that pull the space together.

Bedroom Makeover Tips

Just as your sofa is the anchor of your living room, your bed is the anchor of your bedroom. Before rearranging any other pieces in your bedroom, it's best to find the optimal position for the bed, both in terms of comfort and aesthetics. Positioning the bed in the center of the primary wall is a safe bet for most bedrooms, providing a focal point within the room as well as leaving plenty of space to move around. Don't be afraid to consider different places for your bed, however, including positioning it at an angle in the corner. The place that works best may be the one you least expect.

When your bed is in the perfect position, you can pair it with nightstands and dressers. Ask yourself if the nightstands and dressers you currently have are meeting your needs. Are they easy to access? Are they too high or too short for you to comfortably reach when sitting in your bed? If the answer is yes, it may be time to replace them with ones that are more comfortable for your personal needs. You should also assess what other spaces could be enhanced to make your bedroom more inviting and functional. 

Perhaps bringing in an ottoman at the foot of your bed could provide a comfy place to take off your shoes or store extra linens. Likewise, an empty corner could easily be transformed into a reading nook with an armchair and floor lamp. Rearranging the furniture in your bedroom is a great opportunity to take the extra steps to make your bedroom more luxurious, relaxing, and personalized. 

Dining Room Makeover Tips

Few areas of your home should prioritize functionality like the dining room. With people sitting down or getting up from the table, serving food, and moving about, finding the proper placement for its furniture is critical. Your dining room table and chairs should be positioned in a way that encourages accessibility and flow. No one should be bumping into furniture every time they pull out their chair to leave the table. With this in mind, it's a good idea to experiment with chair arrangements before committing to your dining room layout. As you assess your needs and vision, consider adding extra seats if needed. 

Storage solutions can be brought in once your dining table and chairs are in place. Think about which types of additional furnishings would work best in your dining room. Do you need something functional to store serving ware and place food, such as a buffet or sideboard? Or perhaps a display cabinet for your china and glassware would be more appropriate for your needs. If your current furnishings aren't as practical or stylish as you'd like, it could be helpful to bring in another piece that better accommodates you.

Lastly, the lighting in your dining room will play a significant role in setting the right mood. If the light fixture above your dining table leaves a lot to be desired, think about what type of lighting solution could enhance its ambiance more. Chandeliers, pendants, and sconces can all work beautifully in a dining room, adding a touch of elegance while properly illuminating the space.

Multipurpose Room Makeover Tips

Multifunctional and open-concept rooms have become more popular than ever before, and for good reason. They're versatile, inviting, and spacious, making them a great option for entertaining, large families, and accommodating a variety of activities. Because of their size, however, multi-purpose rooms can sometimes be difficult to design. Luckily, creating zones can help. 

Separate distinct "zones" within your multi-functional room based on different activities, such as a seating arrangement on one and a home office on the other. Use area rugs and strategic furniture placement to define one zone from the next. It can also be helpful to incorporate flexible furniture that can meet more than one need. Sofa beds, foldable tables, and modular pieces can all help you get the most out of the multi-purpose rooms in your home.

Recognizing the Need for New Furniture

Rearranging a room can sometimes reveal that your current furnishings no longer fit as perfectly as they once did. This can result in gaps where additional pieces are needed to enhance the space or highlight that the existing furniture no longer suits your needs. In both cases, it becomes clear that new furniture is necessary. To address this, start by creating a wish list of items you'd like to add. Prioritize these pieces based on your needs and budget. For inspiration and to find the perfect additions to your home, browse through online sites, magazines, and trusted furniture stores like Star Furniture.

Give Your Home a Picture-Perfect Makeover with Star Furniture

You deserve to have a home that's stylish, functional, and comfortable. The good news is that if your current living spaces aren't meeting your family's needs, giving any room a makeover can be as simple as rearranging the furniture that's already in it. Considering how your furnishings can best be positioned to enhance the appearance and ambiance of a room can ensure that any space looks attractive and flows well.

Of course, if you could use a bit of encouragement or guidance throughout your redecorating journey, the experienced Star Furniture design team is here to help every step of the way. Visit us online to find inspiration for any room, including beautiful living room furniture, then stop by our convenient showroom location to start working with one of our trusted designers. We can't wait to show you how fun revamping your home can be!