Space Planning Tips for Large Rooms

The great challenges with these spaces are simply defining areas and creating some sense of intimacy in the place. For these reasons, it is extremely important to create separate areas in these rooms where furniture is not spread too far apart, somewhat like a room within a room. The goal is to create social settings where people can interact. Multiple seating areas in large spaces are much more practical than having to scream across the bowling alley to have a conversation, so here are big space tips to help you out.


1. Place area rugs to anchor a space. These can be angled to add visual interest.

2. Use larger scale furniture – oversized, overstuffed, and higher backs

3. Use larger scale artwork and accessories

4. Mix textures in the flooring, furnishings, accessories, and draperies to warm up the room.

5. Use warmer colors on the walls, as deeper hues tend to bring the walls in a bit.

6. Don’t forget the ceilings! In large rooms with soaring ceilings, consider painting the ceiling one shade darker than the walls to visually lower it a bit. This will also help to create a more intimate space.


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