NUMBERS TO KNOW WHEN CREATING & DESIGNING A HOME.
If you have ever built or remodeled a home you learn very quickly that it is all about the numbers. How high do you hang the chandelier, where do you place the toilet, how to layout the kitchen, the list goes on and on. But these are important numbers in creating an efficient home that functions and flows. Below you will find a lot of great links to help you answer all those questions about numbers!
This site, 64 Important Numbers Every Homeowner Should Know has a great list of measurements for SEVERAL rooms in the home. They cover how high to hang the towel bar in the bathroom to the distance between the cabinet and the island for a two cook kitchen.
KITCHEN LAYOUTS
Designing a kitchen to flow and function can be very overwhelming especially if it is starting from scratch. When you remodel you generally know what you don’t like or isn’t working for your family. This site, The Ultimate Layout For The Modern Kitchen will help in giving you some perspectives on the different kitchen layout options.
LIGHTING
When the electrical contractor corners you with a list of lighting questions utilize these tips so you won’t be caught like a deer in the headlights. Practical Lighting
BATHROOM LAYOUTS
Bathrooms are equally important in getting the right layout since we typically start and end our day in this room. This site, An Awesome Bathroom Layout Guide will offer some ideas and guidelines for utilizing this space.
FURNITURE LAYOUT
Now that you have all the hard stuff laid out, now what about decorating it. Utilize these various guides for proper placements for all your furniture!
Furniture Placement Cheat Sheet
25 Need to Know Measurements for Decorating.
RUGS
Rug size is important and if not done correctly you will find yourself trapped in the Goldilocks storybook. Keep these tips in mind when selecting rugs for your space. How to Choose the Right Size Rug.
ARTWORK
Artwork certainly finishes off a room. Selecting the right piece for the right space and then placing it in the right location can often leave homeowners with bare, empty walls. Don’t fall into this category, find out the numbers behind hanging art in the right spot with this guide.
Exactly how high you should hang your artwork.
CURTAINS
We love the way that curtains transform a space. They had softness, personality and dimension to a home. Don’t let the numbers stop you from achieving the finished, beautiful space you covet.
Do’s & Don’ts of Hanging Curtains
Designing a house is certainly a numbers game. We hope this collection of resources helps to guide you through the process with ease and grace.
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