Space planning 101: Maximising your home layout for luxury living in The UK and South Africa

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Space planning 101: Maximising your home layout for luxury living in The UK and South Africa

What space planning really means

Space planning is the foundation of good interior design.
It focuses on how people move through a home, how rooms connect, and how furniture, storage, and lighting work together.
Without strong space planning, even the most expensive finishes can feel awkward.

Why layout should come before styling

Many homeowners start with colours and furniture, but layout decisions should always come first.
Room proportions, circulation routes, and sightlines all influence how a home feels day to day.
For whole property projects, this is where Full Home Interior Design adds the most value.

Common layout problems 

  • Rooms that feel disconnected or closed off
  • Furniture blocking natural walkways
  • Unused corners and dead space
  • Insufficient storage for real life living

How professional space planning improves daily living

A well planned layout supports how you live.
This might mean opening sightlines, zoning open plan areas, or rethinking bedroom storage.
Designers consider proportions, furniture scale, and future needs, not just today’s trends.

You can view how space planning fits within a wider design service on the Services page.

Space planning for full home makeovers

When redesigning an entire home, space planning ensures consistency across every room.
It helps kitchens connect logically to dining spaces, bedrooms feel calm and functional, and storage is integrated rather than added as an afterthought.

Next steps

If you want a home that feels balanced, effortless, and designed around you, explore
Full Home Interior Design
or get in touch via the Contact page.

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Ilze Reinke Interiors specialises in luxury interior design for private homes and boutique hotels. Working with clients across Cheshire, Four Oaks, Knutsford, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, and The Cotswolds, Ilze creates timeless interiors defined by warmth, character, and thoughtful detail. Each project is carefully tailored to reflect the lifestyle, architecture, and individuality of the space.

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