Well Composed Home
The Measurement Library

Every number, and the one real exception.

Type what you are measuring, or unroll the tape below. You get the number, the rule stated plainly, and the case where it does not apply.

16 entries — unroll the tape or start typing.

  1. Windows

    1. Curtain heightHow high should you hang curtains?Windows4–6" above the frame

  2. Walls & Art

    1. Art heightHow high should you hang art?Walls & Art57" to centre
    2. TV mounting heightHow high should you mount a TV?Walls & Art≈42" to centre
    3. Gallery wall spacingHow much space should you leave between gallery wall frames?Walls & Art2–3" between frames

  3. Rugs

    1. Rug size, living roomWhat size rug do you need for a living room?RugsUsually 8×10
    2. Rug size, bedroomWhat size rug do you need for a bedroom?RugsQueen 8×10, king 9×12
    3. Rug size, diningWhat size rug do you need for a dining room?Rugs36" past the table
    4. Runner widthWhat width runner do you need for a hallway?Rugs≈4" of floor each side

  4. Furniture

    1. Coffee table distanceHow far should a coffee table be from the sofa?Furniture18" of clearance
    2. Dining chair clearanceHow much clearance do you need around a dining table?Furniture36" to the wall
    3. Furniture off the wallHow far should furniture be from the wall?Furniture3–5" off

  5. Lighting

    1. Table lamp heightHow tall should a table lamp be?LightingShade at seated eye level
    2. Sconce heightHow high should you hang sconces?Lighting60–66" from the floor

  6. Kitchen

    1. Pendant height over an islandHow high should you hang pendants over an island?Kitchen30–36" above the counter
    2. Barstool spacingHow much space should you leave between barstools?Kitchen24" per stool

  7. Bedroom

    1. Nightstand heightHow tall should a nightstand be?BedroomWithin 2" of the mattress