Shelf-Arranging, LIVE! Part 1
SEE PART 2 HERE. –Find more Roominess on– YouTube Patreon Instagram: roominesstv Twitter: @RoominessTV –Summary– In this episode, Doug tries to arrange dishes and accessories on a kitchen shelf, “live.” Decisions are explained along the way.
Floating Furniture
Summary This episode discusses the floating furniture, why it’s good for your rooms, and tips for floating furniture effectively. References Sense of Space Basic Furniture Arrangement
Choosing a Go-By Fabric
This episode discusses how to select a go-by fabric, or an inspiration pattern for your space. How can you choose just one fabric to design your space around? You can, indeed, pick any fabric to work around. But if you aren’t used to making those kinds of decisions, that’s not very helpful. So don’t focus […]
Color Coordination
This episode discusses color coordination how you can make it easier. The easiest way to coordinate colors is to use a color combination someone else has already worked out. That typically means finding a fabric that has colors you like in it. We’ll refer to this as your “go-by” fabric. The colors, as well as […]
Choosing Light Bulbs
This episode discusses the different types of light bulbs and how to emulate the look of incandescent bulbs. The four light-bulb types for typical indoor residential fixtures are traditional incandescent bulbs, halogen bulbs, LED bulbs, and compact Fluorescent bulbs, or CFLs. LUMENS measure the amount of light produced by the bulb, or its brightness. For […]
The Rules of Lighting
This episode discusses the traditional lighting rules (general, task and accent lighting), why they are misleading, and how to use lighting to create a comfortable sense of space. Most decorating shows will tell you to include (1) general lighting (2) accent lighting and (3) task lighting. But these recommendations are propagated by light manufacturers. General […]
What Are Scale and Proportion?
This episode discusses the terms “proportion” and “scale” and how they will be used in this series. Scale and proportion are often confused in the interior design world. On Roominess, we’ll talk of things being “out of scale” if ALL of the dimensions of a piece (say a couch) are too small or too large […]
Fear of Color
This episode discusses the fear of color and talks about three examples. Many people are “afraid of color.” In most cases, the problem is not color, but contrast. If you run into a color problem in your house, try these tips: 1. Add more color to the room with art, accessories, rugs, curtains, etc. More […]
Basic Living Room Furniture Arrangement
This episode discusses the basics of living room furniture arrangement with tips and ideas. Living room furniture does not need to be placed against the walls. Use these tips instead: Arrange furniture using a conversation circle or oval as a guide. The size of the circle depends on the amount of furniture you’re trying to […]
How’s Your Sense of Space?
A sense of space is the single most important concept in interior design, but almost no one talks about it. Regardless of the size of a room, what everyone wants is not actual space, but rather a sense of space. This is a sense of welcoming and arrival, as sense of privacy and protection, as well […]
