How can you use scale and proportion in furniture selection for an interior space?

I am no expert but I did come across many homes with mismatched furniture. What caught my attention was that these pieces were more decorative and collecting dust because the people in the home could not use it. In countries like Singapore and even Maldives where homes are cramped, what matters first is function. Lastly select pieces that have form and function. We designed furniture that have storage spaces like daybeds and L Shape sofas. I have also a perspective on proportions. If there are elderly people at home, take note of their needs before using scales. It’s really important to size the people in the house and their needs before we get into scales and proportion. Hope this provides a free perspective when designing homes.

First take standard sizes of furniture, and then go for modifications. Furniture sizes are coming in small, medium and large sizes. Designer has to consider the space & utility to choose the furniture size accordingly.

Choose furniture that suits the room's size; large pieces can overwhelm small spaces, while small items can get lost in larger rooms. Maintain proportion between furniture items, ensuring they harmonize visually. Consider functionality; furniture should fit its purpose without crowding the space. Arrange pieces to allow smooth traffic flow, preventing a cramped feeling. Balance heavy and light elements for visual appeal, and use consistent colors and textures to unify the look. Always measure furniture and the room to guarantee a proper fit.

Scale and proportion of furniture in a space are so important because it changes how a room feels. If your furniture is too large for the room, it feels crowded and cluttered. This can actually create a stressed feeling when in the space. On the other hand, furniture that is too small for a large room can feel cold and cavernous. For large rooms, when choosing to use patterns, use larger scale patterns on wallpaper, and in textures on fabrics and pillows. This can create a cozier feeling. In smaller rooms, using small prints can create a feeling of lightness and more space. Using glass shelves and lighter colors on larger pieces of furniture are ways to create space and proper scale in smaller spaces.

The scale and proportion of furniture are vital for functionality & aesthetics. Clients often seek customized furniture to enhance leisure & aesthetics. As a designer, prioritizing practicality is crucial before exploring design elements Generally, Standard spaces align with standard furniture dimensions In smaller spaces, attention to space-saving details is crucial for a balance between functionality & aesthetics through user-based customization Larger spaces offer room for experimentation, not only with furniture but also decor, lighting, wall treatments & soft furnishings Needless to say, when prioritizing scale over functionality or functionality over comfort & so forth, the resulting consequences become unmistakably apparent.

During initial project proposal writing, ask questions about project modeling. Will the Architect own the model? Who is responsible to incorporate the ID fixtures and furnishings into their model? If there isn’t a 3D model in the architectural scope, consider accounting for such within the ID scope of work. It’s always easier to include this up front rather than ask the client for increased financials down the road.

Plusieurs petits tableaux accrochés les uns à c?té des autres sur un grand mur auront plus d’effet qu’un seul tableau de taille moyenne accroché sur chacun des quatre murs de la pièce. On utilise là un élément important pour contrebalancer la proportion de vide (espace négatif) dans un grand espace. Le rapport entre les éléments dépend des éléments eux-mêmes et de l’espace qui les entoure. C’est l’espace négatif. L’espace négatif est un concept important dans le positionnement des ?uvres d’art et un élément majeur de toute forme de déco. L’espace qui entoure un objet dépend de sa forme et de sa taille.

Often, commercial spaces can be vast and open, losing the touch of human scale. Want the end user to be focused within a smaller space within the whole? Consider keeping all furnishings a similar scale to keep the psyche connected with the smaller space. Want the end user’s eye to be drawn to a dramatic architectural feature 16’ up on a wall? Try gradually increasing the scale of fixtures as the eye moves closer to the feature area.

Always make accurate measurement specially for small spaces, and put them on a scaled drawing, (assuming this article is only addressed to designers who have the tools). Some clients get attached to a furniture that everything else has to adjust around it. Like an heirloom, or a designer piece. It can be a personal factor. So other than what are already mentioned, in the end, you still need to be sensitive to your clients preferences.

Pour que les choses paraissent équilibrées et intéressantes, parfois ce ne sont pas les proportions d’un objet mais plut?t le rapport entre les objets qui importe. Observez l’usage de l’espace négatif et les proportions utilisées dans les décors qui vous plaisent.