Home Improvement: Furniture Design Ideas for Your Home

Hallway

Designing a powerful and impressive front entrance and hallway sets the tone for the remainder of the house. The hallway needs to not only be both functional to greet guests and store belongings but also aesthetically pleasing. Traditionally, a hallway is a small and narrow space that requires a discerning eye to design both functionally and pleasing. Luckily, a boring and impractical hallway can be redesigned with simple and inexpensive home improvement projects.

To turn a poorly designed hallway into a practical and livable space thought must first be given to storage. Partitioning an area of the hallway for storing coats and jackets is a necessity by either constructing a small closet or using an armoire. For cramped or small spaces, a full-length mirror can be hung to increase the visual appeal of the room and its perceived size. Additionally, a small desk or chest can be used to store car keys, umbrellas, scarves and hats.

To create a warm and inviting atmosphere, choose artificial lighting to illuminate the hallway. Choose diffused lights that cast a softer glare and less of a shadow on pieces of furniture.

Living Room

In many homes, the living room is the most important space of the house as it is where families relax, dine and entertain. To make the room comfortable it is best imperative to divide the room into functional spaces. For example, the window is the ideal location for a relaxing sitting area. This zone can be further defined with a comfortable sofa, relaxing chairs, a coffee table and a television.

The dining area of the living room can be created closet to the door that leads to the kitchen. The space can be defined with an elegant dining table, chairs and a chandelier. When choosing furniture one must consider the size and décor of the room. Traditionally, the smaller the home the smaller the furniture should be and vice versa for a larger house.
After embarking on a home improvement project ensure that the quality of work is up to par by checking for any safety hazards. Furniture should not be blocking any exits and shelves, pictures and posters need to be properly applied to the wall with studs and nails to prevent injury.

Bedroom

The bedroom is the most important room of the house and needs to be placed in the quietest and most isolated part of the home. A bedroom represents a location for healthy sleep and a place for relaxation. Consequently, the room should be designed with the homeowner's personal preferences and desires in mind. The larger the bedroom the larger the bed should be; however, for smaller rooms the bed might need to be adjusted to fit properly.

For many homeowners, the closet may be the most important part of the bedroom and can be either freestanding or walk-in. A walk-in closet can be one of the best home improvement projects as it is a great way to build equity in the home. Today, many homebuyers want houses with large walk-in closets and having one can make the difference between a quick sale and a house sitting on the market for several months.

Nursey

Most importantly, a nursery needs to be designed with safety as the first priority. Ensure that electrical outlets are baby proof and that nothing in the room could cause a safety hazard to the child. The specific design of the room will depend on the age and sex of the child; however, common themes can include sports, princesses, dancing, vehicles and more.

The furniture chosen for the room is also age dependent with younger babies require a crib. The crib should have high enough rails that the baby cannot climb out of and hurt themselves while still providing a great night of sleep. Older children can opt for slightly larger beds that have movable mesh that makes changing the sheets an easy process.

Tables and/or desks for school-age children or for playtime make a great addition to any kid's bedroom. Additionally shelves can be installed to store books, toys and other items.