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Sectional Size Chart: Dimensions, Measuring Steps and Space Needed
A practical sectional size chart in inches, feet and cm, plus how to measure your room, chaise or wedge sectional, and how much space to leave around it.
Bedroom Layouts With an Off-Center Window
Off-center window behind the bed? Compare bed positions, curtain tricks for visual balance, and the access, window and heating checks to make first.
Nesting table layouts: compare tucked and deployed positions
How to plan nesting side tables in a small living room: compare tucked and deployed positions by footprint, walkways, reach from seating and daily use.
Living Room Layouts with Two or More Doorways
How to arrange a living room with two doors or more: map the walking routes first, then place seating beside them. Covers long narrow rooms, doors on one wall and doors on three walls.
Long, Narrow Living Room Furniture Layouts
How to lay out a long, narrow living room: split the length into zones, keep one clear walkway, and choose a TV position that suits the room's width.
2 Beds in One Room: Layout Ideas for Kids Who Share
How to fit two beds in one kids' room: compare parallel, end-to-end and L-shaped layouts, plus storage, study space and bunk or loft bed cautions.
Living Room Layouts with a Fireplace and Optional TV
How to arrange seating around a fireplace, where a TV can go, and how room shape, windows and doorways change the best layout for small and narrow rooms.
Bookcase room dividers: plan storage, privacy and access
How to use a bookcase or IKEA-style shelf as a room divider: compare open, closed and double-sided storage, plan access around each zone, and check stability first.
Under-bed storage: measure the space and removal path
How to choose under-bed storage drawers, wheeled bins or bags by measuring the clearance under your bed and the floor space you need to pull them out.
Planning Furniture Around Radiators
How to furnish around a radiator: keep its front and top open, place low or movable pieces nearby, and take exact clearances from the manufacturer's instructions.