When arranging furniture, it’s important to consider both form and function. While you want the space to look good, you still need to be able to maneuver around the room with ease. If you finally devised the perfect layout, but you’ll be moving soon, you can map out a floor plan for your new home that’s just as pleasing. Here are a few tips for getting started. 

Moving to a New Home? How to Map Out the Furniture Arrangement

1. Take Precise Measurements 

First, confirm the square footage of each room in your new home. Account for doorway width as well because certain rooms may not accommodate pieces that don’t disassemble. Then measure the length, width, and height of each piece of furniture.

2. Use a Digital Tool 

Once you have all the dimensions, it’s time to arrange the furniture by room. While you can use graph paper to draw everything to scale, a number of online tools allow users to create 3D renders with ease—and many are free!

Once you create a digital template for each room in your new home, you can arrange the furniture in various ways until you find the perfect layout. 

3. Be Realistic About Your Lifestyle

Do you enjoy watching TV while eating dinner? Do you like waking up when natural light streams onto your pillow? Consider how you’re going to use each room to determine the ideal arrangement. If your family watches movies during meals, for example, you’ll want the television to be within view of the table. If you wake up with the sun, the bed will need to be near an east-facing window. 

If you’re planning on moving to or from Hawaii, turn to M. Dyer & Sons. Operating out of Pearl City, they’ll assist with every stage of your relocation, from packing up your belongings to unloading your furniture. They also accommodate inter-island, mainland, and international moves. To request a free quote for your upcoming relocation, reach out online or call (808) 456-4200.