Music Lovers, You Have Room For a Piano
Tune in for where to make a little extra space in your home to place your instrument
Many of us live in small homes with minimal footprints. But as cosy as they are, they can begin to feel cramped and stifling. A large piece of furniture can overwhelm the space – sometimes it won’t even fit through the doorway.
As a concert pianist, I had no room for a piano in my first few homes. The apartments were too small and didn’t have an entry point for a baby grand. I compromised and purchased a medium-size keyboard, but it still isn’t enough.
If you’re in the same boat, do what I’ve done here: Seek inspiration from homeowners who have managed to create space for their favourite instrument. Gain ideas from their ingenious placement and colour choices – perhaps you’ll find room for a beautiful piano in your home after all.
As a concert pianist, I had no room for a piano in my first few homes. The apartments were too small and didn’t have an entry point for a baby grand. I compromised and purchased a medium-size keyboard, but it still isn’t enough.
If you’re in the same boat, do what I’ve done here: Seek inspiration from homeowners who have managed to create space for their favourite instrument. Gain ideas from their ingenious placement and colour choices – perhaps you’ll find room for a beautiful piano in your home after all.
Looking around your home with fresh eyes can often open up new opportunities – for example, a niche in your living room that’s currently filled with bookcases. Would you rather have shelves of books or an instrument to play?
Finding the piano in this room took a second, didn't it? Instead of standing out like an eyesore, it's tucked onto the back wall and blends in with the surroundings. Repeating the wood tone of the piano in nearby pieces allows the piano to function both as an instrument and a piece of furniture.
A triangular space against the stairs is just the right height for a standard upright piano. And if there’s a little landing that extends into the hallway, it might be a perfect spot for this instrument.
Here is another example of a piano that fits seamlessly into its surroundings. The white colour plays off the sofa and painted ceiling, while the piano-size nook blends the instrument into the bookcases.
Do you have an empty corner in your home? A baby grand can fit perfectly into odd spaces.
Have you ever considered placing a piano in your entryway? The little corner cutouts created by stairways can make ideal nooks for them.
Maybe you’re planning to add built-in cabinetry. Why not leave just enough space for a console piano?
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If you can't find a nook or corner for the piano, you still have plenty of options. Spinet, console and upright pianos can be fairly narrow, depending on the style you chose. They can fit seamlessly into a room along a wall.
Consider limiting yourself to one sofa in your family room and using the space for a piano that’s bound to enhance future gatherings.
If you are a piano lover, it’s time to consider bringing the instrument back into your life. Think openly about your spaces and consider where a piano might nestle. With correct colour choices and placement, you may be surprised at how well a new piano fits in.
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