Where are the doors, windows, and awkward areas? What will be the focal point? If you have a fireplace or a large picture window, you have a natural focal point from which to center the arrangement of items in the room. Look at traffic patterns and focal points.For example, the back of a couch along with a sofa table can make a great room divider, as it creates a strong separation without blocking the room's flow. For rooms that will serve more than one purpose, furniture, rugs, bookshelves and room dividers can be used to separate areas. If you're arranging the living room, for instance, will the area be used only for formal entertaining? As a family recreation room? To temporarily serve overnight guests? Each type of use calls for a different type of furniture and different arrangement scheme. Remember, the room should be functional as well as aesthetically pleasing. It's important to think about how each space will be actually be used, rather than your dreams for it. It can be very helpful to do this evaluation before the move begins if you can arrange to have a few hours in the empty house. boxes, scattered furniture, and any other objects will only hinder a true view of the area within which you'll be working.
If possible, remove everything from the room before you start planning. The Spruce Home Improvement Review Board.