Some rooms are just built better than others—with stellar floor plans that lend themselves to wonderful flow, but there are also subtle changes in furniture placement that can make an existing room that much better. It all boils down to the layout. Caitlin Laskey, a preservation specialist and designer with a keen eye for spacial awareness, knows how to create a layout that makes every room in the house work just a little harder. Ahead, discover five layout tips to keep in mind while you arrange your furniture.