{"id":14214,"date":"2016-09-19T17:51:33","date_gmt":"2016-09-20T01:51:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/?p=14214"},"modified":"2025-12-30T04:32:14","modified_gmt":"2025-12-30T12:32:14","slug":"decorate-with-a-tape-measure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/index.php\/exhibitions\/decorate-with-a-tape-measure\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Decorate With A Tape Measure"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Many of you feel more comfortable when you have a tape measure in hand when trying to place couches, rugs, chairs, mirrors and other objects in your rooms.\u00a0You know you absolutely must measure when ordering custom window treatments and my mantra is always &#8220;measure twice, cut once.&#8221;\u00a0Be mindful and take care to measure correctly with a steel tape and double check so you won&#8217;t be disappointed and end up with window coverings that are too long or too wide or too short and gap in the window frame.\u00a0For some other decorating projects, you can be more frivolous as your style dictates, but there are some rules that designers think are &#8220;ideal&#8221; that you might want to keep in your personal decorating guidebook.\u00a0I call these the best practices but can depend on the size of your room, how tall or short you are and just your own intuition on what looks good in your space.\u00a0 If you get stuck and something doesn&#8217;t seem to mesh or looks off, refer to these numbers to see if you can design a more attractive and functional living area.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/index.php\/stylish-home-decor\/design-by-numbers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Many designers have set &#8220;best&#8221; decorating rules . See if you agree with: &#8220;Design By Numbers.&#8221;<\/a><\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14266 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/ImageA.png\" alt=\"Source: Bargainhoot\" width=\"600\" height=\"540\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/ImageA.png 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/ImageA-300x270.png 300w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/ImageA-100x90.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/bargainhoot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/calm-painted-living-room1.jpg\" rel=\"mfp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Bargainhoot<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>1.\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Good distance between a gallery of pictures: 2 inches<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Whether your pictures are horizontal or vertical or a combo, this space grouping will create an uncluttered but cohesive collage. The more the merrier when making a photo or art gallery.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14259 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Image41.png\" alt=\"Source: North Star Moving\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Image41.png 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Image41-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/northstarmoving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Gallery-wall-decor.jpg\" rel=\"mfp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">North Star Moving<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>2. Best distance between and area rug and at least one wall:\u00a012-18 inches<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You want to have at least a foot of bare floor or you will have a rug that looks a wall-to wall carpeting that was cut too short! Not a good look.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14270 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Image21.png\" alt=\"Source: Entumundo\" width=\"600\" height=\"378\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Image21.png 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Image21-300x189.png 300w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Image21-240x150.png 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.entumundo.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Nice-Scandinavian-Interior-Designs-Ed-Living-Room-Black-White-Striped-Area-Rug-Glass-Window-Wooden-Arm-Chair-Cotton-Cushions-Round-Table-Beautiful-Wall-Decoration-Book-Rack-Mounted-.jpg\" rel=\"mfp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Entumundo<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>3.\u00a0Perfect distance between a nightstand and a bed:\u00a02 inches<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You need a little bit of space or the furniture will look crowded.\u00a02 inches is just enough so you don&#8217;t spill your water bottle or carafe and when you punch the snooze button, the alarm clock doesn&#8217;t crash to the floor.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14258 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Image31.png\" alt=\"Source: HGTV Home\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Image31.png 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Image31-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/hgtvhome.sndimg.com\/content\/dam\/images\/hgtv\/fullset\/2013\/8\/8\/4\/original_atl-decorators-show-house-master-suite-bed-nightstand_4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.1280.960.jpeg\" rel=\"mfp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">HGTV Home<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>4.\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Most comfortable coffee table height: 16-20 inches<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Many couches are 18 to 20 inches high so a coffee table just about 2 inches lower is just enough to comfortably put up your feet and keep your view clear.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14269 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Image11.png\" alt=\"Source: Cute Nareta\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Image11.png 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Image11-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Cute Nareta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>5.\u00a0Best distance between TV and sofa:\u00a0 72 inches<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We find that sitting farther than that causes eye strain and any closer could be uncomfortable. If you have a high definition TV, multiply the diagonal measurement of the screen by 1 1\/2 and that should give you a happy viewing distance.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14260 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Image51.png\" alt=\"Source: Waplag\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Image51.png 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Image51-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.waplag.net\/5\/2015\/06\/best-laminate-wood-flooring-living-room-ideas-with-red-sofa-living-room-tv-table-living-room-glass-coffee-table-living-room-bookshelf-decorating-ideas-simple-living-room-ideas-for-small-spaces-ideas-f-1046x785.jpg\" rel=\"mfp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Waplag<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>6. Most comfortable height for kitchen countertops: 36 inches<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you are short like I am, you will want to reconsider this measurement as countertops are always too high for me but for the average person, this is the most common height for easy cooking and food prep and dishwashing- that interminable pile of dishes never seems to magically disappear.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14261 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Image6.png\" alt=\"Source: Home designing\" width=\"600\" height=\"398\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Image6.png 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Image6-300x199.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.home-designing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/simple-kitchen-design.jpg\" rel=\"mfp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Home designing<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>7.\u00a0Perfect height for toilet paper holder:\u00a026-28 inches<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Does it drive you crazy when you have to stretch and do an awkward bend? This measurement should alleviate this.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14262 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Image7.png\" alt=\"Source: HGTV Home\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Image7.png 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Image7-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/hgtvhome.sndimg.com\/content\/dam\/images\/hgrm\/fullset\/2013\/6\/27\/0\/DP_Jennifer-Jones-white-blue-modern-bathroom_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.1280.960.jpeg\" rel=\"mfp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">HGTV Home<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>8.\u00a0Good height for bathroom towel bar:\u00a048 inches<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This keeps the extra-long and deluxe towels from hanging to the floor and allows for a perfect look for regular towels.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14263 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Image8.png\" alt=\"Source: A Stroll Thru Life \" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Image8.png 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Image8-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-MYIEf4bhSVs\/USf6poSY52I\/AAAAAAAAfg8\/gYe0Vqil0kY\/s1600\/100_5330+copy.jpg\" rel=\"mfp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">A Stroll Thru Life<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>9. Ideal height for chandelier over a dining room table:\u00a066 inches<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Measure from the bottom of the chandelier to the floor. This height will allow for a pretty centerpiece but leave plenty of space to keep a clear space across the table so you can see and talk to your guests.\u00a0A high light fixture over the table looks unnatural.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14264 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Image9.png\" alt=\"Source: Our Boat House\" width=\"600\" height=\"398\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Image9.png 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Image9-300x199.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Our Boat House<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>10. Best Drapery Length:\u00a0one to three inches past the floor.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/custom-drapery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">full length draperies<\/a>, puddling is the trend today to softly let the bottom glide along the floor to create a slight bunching of the material.\u00a0Add this measurement to your full length number to accommodate for your personal taste.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-14271 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Image10_B.png\" alt=\"Source: The Wicker House \" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Image10_B.png 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Image10_B-225x300.png 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-mog_qn73fWQ\/UWBQrQl3m_I\/AAAAAAAAHlE\/lF2AR6Z5X80\/s1600\/IMG_6013.jpg\" rel=\"mfp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The Wicker House<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Refer to these as a helpful guide if you are very particular and need math and numbers to give you that expert feeling to make your room right, but never feel compelled or inhibited to use your intuition and original flair to &#8220;mix-up&#8221; for a lively home. Make yourself happy.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-14267 size-full lazyload\" title=\"How To Decorate\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/EndImage.png\" alt=\"Source: A Space in the City\" width=\"600\" height=\"272\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/EndImage.png 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/EndImage-300x136.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: A Space in the City<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/index.php\/stylish-home-decor\/design-by-numbers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">If you are thinking about draperies for your home, see all the colors and modern patterns in our Blindsgalore Designer Custom Drapery.<\/a><\/p>\n<h6>Featured Image Source:\u00a0<em>Infowoman<\/em><\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many of you feel more comfortable when you have a tape measure in hand when trying to place couches, rugs, chairs, mirrors and other objects in your rooms.\u00a0You know you absolutely must measure when ordering custom window treatments and my mantra is always &#8220;measure twice, cut once.&#8221;\u00a0Be mindful and take care to measure correctly with&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":14268,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1254,1],"tags":[1452,66,1371,986,1451,1453,1450,1449],"thb-sponsors":[],"class_list":["post-14214","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-decor-inspiration","category-exhibitions","tag-common","tag-decor","tag-decorate","tag-design","tag-distance","tag-height","tag-measure","tag-tape"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.1 - 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