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The long-standing phrase about music being food for the soul never gets old!
Indeed, it is great to wind down after a long day with melodious tunes; appreciate music in the comfort of your home by investing in a well-made, high-quality and beautifully finished piano that complements the design of your home.
8 Living Room Piano Placement & Layout Ideas
Curved Carpet
The curved custom carpet defines a stage-like "platform" for the baby grand piano.
The curved custom carpet defines a stage-like "platform" for the baby grand piano. Design by Ehka studio
The family piano fits perfectly in the otherwise unused space, under the stairs. Design by Frame Interior
Imagine playing the piano with an awesome view like this in this Native American inspired home.
In a darker wood than the rest of the interior, this piano sure stands out! Design by RT + Q Architects
This apartment has many odd corners, and the homeowner found one that perfectly frames his piano. Design by Studio Wills + Architects
The piano and gramophone add a nice touch to the simple, classical interiors of this home.
Design by The Cottage Crafts
Vertical pianos give homeowners an added shelf! Design byThe Scientist
The black piano is a welcomed sight, in this colourful and vibrant home. Design by WY-TO
4 Piano Placement Considerations
Here are 4 piano placement and layout factors to consider before you buy that new piano for your living room.
This Steinway-designed Boston Baby Grand 156 piano is a sleek and quality piece to have at home.
1. Size of Room
The size of the room where you place your piano is an important consideration; sound quality and volume is dependent on the size of the piano and room, knowing the dimensions of the space allows you to choose the right piano for optimal sound quality and projection.
Piano stores such as The Steinway Gallery offers a wide selection of grand and upright pianos to meet your home's size requirements.
While upright pianos take up about the same amount of floor space regardless of their height, the smallest grand piano – measuring 155cm in length — would require a minimum floor space of 2 by 2 metres.
The Essex EUP-116E White Polished piano is perfect for homes with minimalist, mostly white interiors.
2. Interior Design Style of Room
Pianos are produced in a variety of styles to match different interior looks.
From traditional ebony and mahogany finishes, to exotic wood veneers and customised patterns, a piano can make a striking statement in your home, and complement your choice of furniture and furnishings.
The Essex Baby Grand 155C in Ebony high polish will look immaculate in any European-style home.
A quality upright piano would have a five-post asymmetric and unevenly spaced back frame, which serves as support against approximately 20 tonnes of cumulative string tension.
3. Quality of Piano
While two pianos may look identical in appearance, they can differ widely in price and sound quality. Watch out for a piano with five-post back frame, vertically-laminated bridges, and a tapered soundboard.
A quality upright piano would have a five-post asymmetric and unevenly spaced back frame, which serves as support against approximately 20 tonnes of cumulative string tension. A strong back frame will result in better tuning stability and performance over time.
Patented in 1880 by Theodore Steinway, vertically laminated bridges are made from multiple layers of wood.
Patented in 1880 by Theodore Steinway, vertically laminated bridges are made from multiple layers of wood. Vertically laminated bridges allows more energy from the vibration of the strings to be delivered to the soundboard, enhancing the sound quality.
The soundboard is sanded down to keep the edges thin; this allows it to vibrate freely, providing full-bodied tones that sustain longer.
A tapered soundboard is sanded down to keep the edges thin; this allows it to vibrate freely, providing full-bodied tones that sustain longer.
A Steinway Promise certificate - represents Steinway’s commitment to owners of a Steinway-Designed piano.
4. Piano Warranty
With a 164-year legacy in producing handmade pianos, every Steinway is a unique instrument painstakingly crafted by artisans with decades of experience. While most pianos from other brands may see an almost 50-per-cent depreciation in resale value, Steinway’s pianos appreciate over time.
The Steinway Promise represents Steinway’s commitment to owners of a Steinway-Designed piano. Users can trade in their piano — within 10 years from the date of purchase — and receive the full original purchase price for a new Steinway Grand piano.
With every piano designed with attention to detail and material choice, they are no longer just instruments on stage, but also pieces that complement modern and contemporary interiors.
Yamaha Design Prototype 2019: 'A Round' Piano
Pianos for Interior Design
Beautiful as they are, classic pianos may not fit into every interior style. With this in mind, piano maker Yamaha collaborated with furniture manufacturer Mexart to conceptualise three stylish digital pianos that intertwine music with contemporary lifestyles.
The collection, with the three innovative piano prototypes named A Round, Re Mind, and Be Side, is the brainchild of Sunao Okamura, Masaharu Ohno and Daizo Sato from the Yamaha Product Design Laboratory in Hamamatsu, Japan.
The stunning instruments that double as chic furniture pieces were launched as prototypes to much fanfare at the Furniture China 2018 Expo in Shanghai - but was never produced for retail sale.
A Round
The soft curvature of the A Round's natural wood tabletop is designed for the instrument to sit in the centre of the living room and beckons listeners to gather around. A leather lid adds a warm, welcoming touch.
Yamaha piano design concept 2019: Be Side Piano
Yamaha Be Side Piano Concept
Fashioned with tapered legs and a rich wood texture that draws on the mid-century modern aesthetic, the Be Side Piano was designed for the bedroom and other serene atmospheres. It comes with a side table where favourite items or drinks can be placed, and invites the player to play for a bit to wind down for the day before heading to sleep.
Yamaha Piano Concept Re Mind
Yamaha Re Mind Piano
The minimalist and slim Re Mind was inspired by the way a distinctive decorative shelf, or a painting leans against a wall, imparting a casual feel and placing focus on the time the instrument is not being played. An added shelf allows for family pictures and mementos to be placed above the keyboard.