Picture a room that’s sparsely furnished and then one that’s crowded, and you’ll have an immediate idea of why positive space in interior design matters. Even when they’re imagined spaces, you can be sure that the usability, ambiance, and appearance of these rooms will be very different.
When it comes to the rules of interior design, positive space refers to the space that’s occupied — by furniture, but also by other elements of décor, such as lighting, artwork, and accessories. Its opposite is 'negative space', the areas around and between the furniture and other décor, and the way you balance the two largely determines what the room will feel like.
