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Measuring Space - How Much Room Do You Really Need?
Copyright © 2004, Pamela Cole Harris
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When planning your home décor, it is vitally important to
understand your space needs. Do you have enough room to open
any doors? Can you walk from one side of the room to the other
without climbing over the furniture? Here are some rules to
keep in mind when you plan your room update:
1. Living Room – Keep in mind that for good conversational and
traffic flow, keep at least 4-10 feet between sofa and
chairs. Place your coffee table between 14-18 inches from
the sofa (although I would only use 18 inches if you have
lonnnnng arms!).
2. Family Room – To the above rules about sofa and chair
placement, add the viewing area needed for a television.
To view a 30 inch TV screen, the sofa or chair should be
at least 90 inches away (but not so far that you have to
change your glasses prescription to view!). To create an
easy flow in any room, there should be traffic lanes which
are at least three feet wide.
3. Dining Room - A seated adult at a round or square table
usually occupies a depth of about 20 inches with at least
12-16 inches more to pull back a chair. Rectangular tables
need at least 24 inches per person and about 32-36 inches
clearance between table and walls. On the serving side, the
table to wall distance should be at least 44 inches.
4. Bedroom – For maximum comfort, the distance from the bed to
the wall should be at least 24 inches. To allow any door to
open easily, there should be 36 inches between the bed and
the door.
Knowing how much space you really need in a room can make
planning your space much easier. Be sure to measure your room
height and length, the size of windows and check to see of your
room is “true” or square before you place your furniture. Doing
so will help avert a potential disaster like buying a king-size
bed for a queen-size room!
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Writer's Resource Box:
Pamela Cole Harris has been a writer for over 35 years (Yikes!
Has it been that long?) Her fun, tongue-in-cheek approach to
decorating has made http://www.homeandgardenmakeover.com one of
the most popular décor sites on the net. She brings the same
spirit of fun and practical advice to her newest site at:
http://www.diy-homedecor.com .
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