# @jessimalay on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DdWncjFzMri
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/70471201-jessimalay-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-09-16T15:35:43.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** 𝐉𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐈 𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐘 (@jessimalay) — https://gondola.cc/jessimalay

## Caption

Designing a space vs. actually living in it are two very different things 🤌🏽 A room can photograph beautifully, but the best spaces don’t just look good—they make everyday life feel easier. Before I fall in love with a piece of furniture or a layout, I try to think about how we’ll actually move through, use, and live in the space 👉🏽👉🏽
3 things to consider when designing for flow + function:
1. How you naturally move through the room
Think about the paths you take every day. Avoid layouts that make you walk around furniture or squeeze through tight spaces.
2. How the space will actually be used
Design for your real life, not just the Pinterest version of it. Where do you put your coffee? Where do bags get dropped? Where does everyone naturally gather?
3. Furniture scale + placement
The prettiest sofa in the world won’t work if it overwhelms the room. Leave enough breathing room around pieces so the 
space feels effortless rather than crowded.
Found all of these stunning pieces ashleyofficial, their new #AshleyLuxe collection is so elevated and timeless, rich fabrics, velvet, boucle and leather, marble and brass accents… truly couldn’t be happier with how this turned out in real life! Comment “HOME” and I’ll DM you links to everything! 
#AshleyPartner #ad

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