Decorating Measurements Hub
Find practical guides for choosing the right sizes, heights, and spacing for art, furniture, rugs, lighting, window treatments, and more.
Choose a topic below to see the full measurement guide.
The right measurements make decorating so much easier
These practical guides take the guesswork out of scale, spacing, and placement, so you can make better decisions before you hang, buy, or rearrange anything.
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Art & Wall Decor
How high to hang artwork, how much space to leave above furniture, and how to choose the right size for your wall.
Coffee Tables
Find the right coffee table height, length, and distance from your sofa for a comfortable, balanced layout.
Nightstands
Choose the right nightstand height and width based on your mattress height, bed size, and available space.
Rugs
See which rug sizes work best in living rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms, plus how furniture should sit on the rug.
Chandeliers
Learn how high to hang a chandelier above a dining table and how to adjust for different ceiling heights.
Wall Sconces
Find the right height and spacing for wall sconces in bathrooms, bedrooms, hallways, and living spaces.
Bathroom
A practical guide to vanity, mirror, lighting, towel bar, shower, shelf, and bathroom accessory placement.
End & Side Tables
Choose the right height and size for an end table beside a sofa or chair, without blocking the room or feeling undersized.
Throw Pillows
Find the right pillow sizes and combinations for sofas, chairs, sectionals, and beds.
Lamp Shades
Learn how to choose the right lampshade height, width, and shape for your lamp base.
Living Room
See how much space to leave between sofas, chairs, coffee tables, walkways, and other living room furniture.
Window Treatments
Find the right curtain rod height, width, panel fullness, and curtain length for a finished, well-proportioned look.
