How do you decorate a studio flat while keeping it spacious?
In a studio, you see each piece of furniture from several places. Organise activities, keep routes clear and use artwork to give the room direction.
The Affichely perspective
Room layout ideas for a home that works
Small spaces, storage, lighting and circulation: practical advice for arranging your living room, bedroom and hallway around the way you live.
Planning your space
How can you separate a living and dining room without a wall?
The sofa and dining table can share a room without merging into one area. Furniture, lighting and colour distinguish their uses while keeping movement easy.
Where can you create a reading nook in a small living room?
An armchair by the window, a well-positioned lamp and a few books within reach. Make room for reading without crowding your living room.
How should you arrange a long living room?
Walkways, sofa, armchairs and dining area: organise a long living room around activities without automatically lining every wall with furniture.
Small bedroom: which storage works without crowding the room?
Under the bed, inside the wardrobe or beside the pillow: give useful belongings a place and check storage openings before adding furniture.
How should you arrange a bedroom under a sloping roof?
Bed position, routes, low storage and colour: arrange an attic bedroom around the movements its available height actually allows.
Where should you place a living room mirror to enjoy the light?
Near a window, above a sideboard or on a side wall: choose your mirror’s position by looking at what it actually reflects.
Living room curtains: which length and fabric should you choose?
Sheers, denser cloth, a floor-length drop or short curtains: choose around the window, the light you want and your everyday movements.
What size rug should you choose for your living room?
Sofa legs, armchairs, coffee table and walkways: choose a rug size around your actual seating area, then compare dimensions before buying.
How can you light a living room beyond the ceiling light?
A reading light by the armchair, a lamp on the sideboard, a softly lit wall: build your living room lighting around your habits and existing furniture.
Small hallway: how do you organise it without a console table?
Keys, coats, bags and shoes: give everyday belongings a place in a narrow hallway without adding furniture that blocks the way.
Office decoration: which wall art should you choose?
Reception areas, meeting rooms and shared workspaces: choose pictures that suit your premises without repeating the same image on every wall.
Small living room: which artwork works without crowding the walls?
Choose a focal point for a small living room: the image, colours, frame and format depend on your furniture and viewing distance.
How do you arrange picture frames on a staircase?
Along the stairs or on the landing, find a rhythm for your frames and choose images that remain clear from different levels.
What should you hang above an entryway console table?
Artwork, a mirror and everyday objects: make room for each element above your console and choose a welcoming picture for the entryway.
How do you create a coffee nook in your kitchen?
A small cabinet, your cups and a print: organise a welcoming coffee nook with ideas for colour and wall decoration.
How can you decorate a narrow hallway with wall art?
One picture at the end or several along the wall? Explore images, colours and sizes that work in a narrow hallway.