Measurements to live by?? Yep, there are a few numbers you should remember. The top 10 measurements you need to decorate with are listed below. Of course we learned all about these in design classes, and the July/August issue of House Beautiful included them.
1. 36" The easiest 1 for me to remember is that a dining room chandelier should hang about 3' above the dining table. This prevents light from shining in anyones eyes.
2. 36" Light switches should be installed 36" above the floor and 1 1/2 to 2" to the side of the door trim.
3. 1 : 1.62 Forever and ever, the golden ratio or perfect proportion is 1 : 1.62
4. Mount curtains as high as possible to give the room more height. If you want them to break at the floor allow 1 1/2" extra length.
5. Size of an overhead light fixture is the sum of the length and width of the room in feet. Then turn this into an inch amount. So a 10 X 12 room would use a 22" fixture.
6. 400 sq. ft. That is the amount of paint that 1 gallon of paint will cover 400 sq. ft.
7. 38" high. Kitchen islands should be 38" so that food prep is easier. Other countertops are usually 36" high.
8. 36", 48", 60" The 36" round table to great for conversations, a 48" round table seats 6 and the 60" round table will seat 8 standard dining chairs or 10 ballroom chairs.
9. 2 1/2 to 3 times. The extra width you should multiply the window width by. Buy a rod 10 to 12" wider than the window frame for the stack back and to make the windows appear wider than it is.
10. 14 yards of 54" fabric. The amount needed to reupholster a standard 84" sofa. Add 2 yards for a skirt.
Wondering what the pictures are all about? I found them on the Better Homes and Gradens website and loved them all instantly! Purple seems to be showing up in alot of different places!
Remodel Update: New back door, new siding, and new sprinklers...starting today! I know that may not sound exciting to all of you, but it sure is to us!
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