different types o furniture and fixtures

1. TYPES OF FURNITURE
Free standing
can be moved or arranged relatively.
Accumulates dust, dirt, behind, above
and beneath it.
Built – in
It is removable which can be moved
from one area into another.
Wardrobes and kitchen includes in these type
Fitted
Includes items like shelves and headboards. Use of
alcoves and recesses ensures good use of space.

2. Cantilevered
supported or only one end can be quite effective from a
design perspective.
Upholstered
Sofas, armchairs are in this type. Suitability of
fabric needs to be considered, as does ease of
cleaning and maintenance.
Antique
Usually very expensive, can be impractical, risky and
difficult to replace and repairs often need to be carried
out by a specialist

3. Below are some of the common
examples of furniture, fixtures and
fittings
- Armchair - coffee table
- easy chair
- bed
- dining chair
- dining table - television cabinet
- bedside table - dressing table - wardrobe

4. - Air conditioning - pictures - bathtub
- carpets - locks - lavatory
- CCTV - signs - fire alarms
- doors - taps and
faucets
- towel racks
- lightening fixtures - telephone - toilet roll
holder

5. Principles to follow when arranging
furniture
a. Spacing – Avoid using too large and heavy
furniture across a corner and in small room instead
small pieces like chair and table may be placed in a
corner for interest and good design.
b. Beauty – Arrange the furniture in a more
interesting style where there is a center of interest.
Television, radioand eye – catching display could be
put into center to attract family members and even
visitors.

6. • Unity – Furniture of the same kind should be grouped together
and furniture used for certain activity should be grouped together.
In bedroom, the clothes, closets and the dresser should be near
each other. Group furniture of similar heights together.
•
• Variety – Different kinds of furniture may be grouped together
according to its function. If they will be used together. A small
piece of furniture may be placed across a corner. Large pieces
should be parallel to the wall.
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• Balance or restfulness- Two sides of a center of interest in an
arrangement should be equal and interesting. Three small pieces
can balance one large piece.
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• Individuality- Furniture arrangements reflect the personality of
the one living in the home and style it according to our taste.

7. Direction: Below are furniture, fixtures and furnishings which are
found in a house. Write letter A if it is furniture, B for fixtures
and C for fittings. Write answer in your notebook.