Rearranging furniture - useful tips and tricks

We start with cleaning

Putting things in order sets you up for change: having started cleaning, you should not stop at a simple cleaning of surfaces. We recommend disassembling the inner cabinets, getting rid of unnecessary things and freeing up space. Perhaps this will help you tune in to more significant transformations: swap out bulky walls for light cabinets and shelves, or sell an unloved chair or outdated computer desk.

General cleaning will help to identify weak points in the apartment. Perhaps an uncomfortably placed sofa has been in your way for a long time or an empty corner annoyed you.

Making a plan

Before moving heavy furniture, it is worth developing a project. It seems difficult only at first glance: in fact, there are several ways to work on the layout:

• Manually draw a plan on a sheet.
• Use a computer program.
• Create a simple layout by cutting out furniture from paper: it is convenient to move such models around the drawing.

We monitor safety

It is worth treating the rearrangement of furniture carefully: remove everything that can get in the way - carpets, objects and wires scattered on the floor. Before moving the wardrobe, you should completely free it from clothes and things. The same goes for furniture with drawers or shelves. It is worth inviting an assistant, otherwise the overall structures are easy to damage.

There are several tricks to avoid scratching the flooring when moving furniture:

• Place pieces of old linoleum under the legs of the cabinet or sofa.
• Use a woolen rug.
• In the absence of the listed items, slices of raw potatoes, plastic lids from cans, pieces of damp cotton cloth will come to the rescue.

Special shoulder straps are also available for carrying heavy loads, which reduce the load by 66%.

We work with light

If your reading area or work desk is tied to power outlets or wall lights, consider this before moving furniture. The lack of light brings a feeling of discomfort, so you should think about the degree of illumination in advance.

You may need additional light sources or extension cords, which will have to be hidden. It is good if the apartment has portable lamps, lamps and floor lamps.

Thinking over the functionality

When starting the transformation, it is worth determining which functional areas you need. For example, you've always needed a mini study, reading corner, or extra storage space.

If more than one person lives in the room, zoning will be needed: a rack placed across the room, a sofa deployed with a back, a curtain as a partition will do. Pay attention to corners - they often remain unused and the usable area is reduced.

The TV and computer cannot be placed in front of the window - the screen will glare. The distance between the TV and the viewer should be at least three of its diagonals.

Changing furnishings

We recommend not to be limited to one room: perhaps, universal furniture like dressers, shelves or nightstands will find their use in another room or even a kitchen.

It is also worth "breaking up" long-established pairs - for example, the usual table and chair, which look good together. Combine different elements with each other to make the combinations look new, but remain harmonious. If the furniture has ceased to seem modern, one of the options for its transformation is home restoration.

If the kitchen is tiny, and the rearrangement in the living room has freed up a few useful meters, it is worth organizing a dining room in the living room. An unconventional approach can appeal to all household members and bring new experiences to life.

We arrange furniture correctly

In order for the rearrangement to bring a positive result, it is worth listening to the following tips:

• An elongated rectangular room looks more aesthetically pleasing if you bring its shape closer to a more correct one. A cabinet located against a short wall, or zoning, dividing the room into two squares, will help.
• To make the room appear larger, you can arrange furniture symmetrically.
• By adding or rebalancing a large mirror, you can make the interior lighter and more interesting.
• The furnishings will be cozier if you place two wardrobes on the sides of the sofa or bed.
• It is not necessary to put the bed with the headboard against the wall - you can unfold it with the foot to the window or even position it diagonally.

Rearranging is a great, cost-effective alternative to renovation that helps freshen up your surroundings.