CSP Space Planning & Furniture Arrangement Flashcards
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When staging a small living room, what is the primary goal of furniture arrangement?
Answer: Create clear traffic flow and a sense of spaciousness
Effective space planning prioritizes clear traffic pathways and the illusion of spaciousness to appeal to buyers.
What is the recommended minimum clearance for a main traffic pathway through a staged room?
Answer: 36 inches
A 36-inch clearance is the standard minimum for comfortable traffic flow in a main pathway.
In staging, 'floating' furniture means:
Answer: Pulling furniture away from walls to create conversational groupings
Floating furniture away from walls creates intimate groupings and helps define functional zones within a space.
Which furniture piece is typically used as the 'anchor' when planning a living room layout?
Answer: Sofa
The sofa is the largest and most dominant piece, serving as the anchor around which all other furniture is arranged.
What is the ideal distance between a sofa and coffee table in a staged living room?
Answer: 14–18 inches
A 14–18 inch gap allows comfortable access to the coffee table while maintaining a cohesive conversational grouping.
When staging a bedroom, what layout principle maximizes its perceived size?
Answer: Center the bed on the longest wall with nightstands on both sides
Centering the bed on the longest wall with balanced nightstands creates symmetry and makes the room feel larger and more intentional.