{"id":8405,"date":"2014-02-23T21:29:29","date_gmt":"2014-02-24T05:29:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/?p=8405"},"modified":"2019-03-11T11:44:49","modified_gmt":"2019-03-11T19:44:49","slug":"design-by-numbers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/index.php\/stylish-home-decor\/design-by-numbers\/","title":{"rendered":"Design By Numbers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We believe good design is an integral part of our lives, even when we are not consciously aware of how, why or when design affects our decisions, feelings, reactions and choices in our everyday lives. Design, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder and creating a warm and comfortable space in our homes does not have to be a mystery, mastered by a few. We try very hard here at Blindsgalore to give you many tools, techniques and inspiration to encourage you to find your perfect <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/products.asp\" target=\"_blank\">window treatment<\/a>, but putting together an entire room can seem like a daunting task. Not so, just like those painting by numbers kits that you might have used as a child, numbers can also be a design guide for some basic rules for a harmonious room. Just a few math solutions (easy numbers, no calculus here!) can make decorating a room easier and less stressful. Let&#8217;s go room by room for some simple and quick rules to follow to make you a design master.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/living-room\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Living Room<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/AreaRug1A_edit.jpg\" rel=\"mfp\" aria-label=\"View larger image 1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8552 lazyload\" alt=\"Large area rug in a living room with white armchairs, a coral coffee table\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/AreaRug1A_edit.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/AreaRug1A_edit.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/AreaRug1A_edit-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Area Rug<\/h4>\n<p>When selecting an area rug, your rug should cover close to 60% of your room, leaving at least 12 inches of additional floor space to create the best balance.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/Rugcollage2_edit.jpg\" rel=\"mfp\" aria-label=\"View larger image 2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8553 lazyload\" alt=\"Collage of two living room rugs, one with a blue geometric pattern, the other with a green and white swirl design\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/Rugcollage2_edit.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/Rugcollage2_edit.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/Rugcollage2_edit-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Coffee Table<\/h4>\n<p>Choose a coffee table that is 2\/3 as long as your sofa and 2 inches lower than the seating level. Keep 18 inches free between the table and the seating so there is ample room to freely walk by.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/1B_edit.png\" rel=\"mfp\" aria-label=\"View larger image 3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8409 lazyload\" alt=\"Large living room with beige curtains, cream sofa, black and cream pillows, side tables with lamps\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/1B_edit.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"746\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/1B_edit.png 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/1B_edit-241x300.png 241w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Lamps<\/h4>\n<p>For table lamps near your sitting area, keep lamps with shades at eye level when sitting to avoid burning light bulb eyes! A floor lamp should be 68 inches high for a perfect look. How do I know, I just do! Have tape measure, will travel!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/2_edit.png\" rel=\"mfp\" aria-label=\"View larger image 4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8410 lazyload\" alt=\"Beige sofa with green pillows in a living room, cityscape picture on wall, window with curtains, and wooden coffee table\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/2_edit.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/2_edit.png 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/2_edit-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Art<\/h4>\n<p>Your sofa dictates a space for a masterpiece. If your sofa backs up to a wall, use this visually striking area to set the mood for your living room. Try to complement the size of your sofa. Select a painting or poster or photo that is 2\/3 the width of the sofa and place it in the middle of the sofa, 60 inches from the floor unless your have an unusually low sofa. Place the art 10 inches above the sofa.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/3_edit.png\" rel=\"mfp\" aria-label=\"View larger image 5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8415 lazyload\" alt=\"White wall with gallery of framed art and butterfly specimens, flanked by lamps and a wooden table with a striped bench\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/3_edit.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/3_edit.png 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/3_edit-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you love an art collage, which is my favorite design idea, go for it, but know that this is tedious (but so worth it if you have the time and patience) and requires more numbers and a level, tape measure and ingenuity. But don&#8217;t worry, easier is often better as a large piece of art creates a dramatic impact and math does all the work for you with one nail!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/4_edit.png\" rel=\"mfp\" aria-label=\"View larger image 6\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8416 lazyload\" alt=\"Living room with coral sofa, floral armchairs, wooden coffee table, yellow artwork, bright natural light from large windows\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/4_edit.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"540\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/4_edit.png 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/4_edit-300x270.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/throw-pillows\" target=\"_blank\">Pillows<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/throw-pillows\" target=\"_blank\">We have become pillow obsessed and with so many unusual, colorful and artistic pillows, it is easy to go overboard and load up the sofa until there is no room to sit.<\/a> Your standard 7 foot sofa really sits two people, so for best practices, start with a 20 inch square pillow-two on one side and one on the other, but if you like a more balanced look, use two pillows on each side.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/5_edit.png\" rel=\"mfp\" aria-label=\"View larger image 7\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8417 lazyload\" alt=\"Living room with a white sofa, light blue pillows, a blue coffee table, and a patterned rug\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/5_edit.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/5_edit.png 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/5_edit-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4748 lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/spacer2.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"10\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/spacer2.png 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/spacer2-300x5.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/6_edit.png\" rel=\"mfp\" aria-label=\"View larger image 8\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8418 lazyload\" alt=\"Living room with a blue sofa, yellow and blue pillows, geometric wall art, and two white floor lamps\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/6_edit.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"502\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/6_edit.png 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/6_edit-300x251.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I know that sounds like a puny parade of pillows, so, of course, break the rule; I do this all the time, but complement the colors and patterns.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/7_edit.png\" rel=\"mfp\" aria-label=\"View larger image 9\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8419 lazyload\" alt=\"Decorative pillows with geometric patterns in navy, yellow, and white on a white sofa in a living room\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/7_edit.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/7_edit.png 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/7_edit-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Please don&#8217;t go crazy and just find pillows at random that don&#8217;t work in any room!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/8_9_PillowsCollage_edit.png\" rel=\"mfp\" aria-label=\"View larger image 10\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8420 lazyload\" alt=\"Two sofas with colorful patterned pillows, one beige with floral and geometric designs\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/8_9_PillowsCollage_edit.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/8_9_PillowsCollage_edit.png 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/8_9_PillowsCollage_edit-300x150.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/living-room\" target=\"_blank\">Your living room is often the showcase of your house and can become a design monster if you try to do &#8220;too much&#8221; and over decorate with too many patterns.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>I do think that pattern mixing is an art and not math but when you mix and match patterns, here is an easy rule: stick to one bold print per room and use that large design either on the wall, the sofa or the rug. Then, add one or two smaller, more understated patterns in the same color palette but 1\/2 the size.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/3_1_edit.png\" rel=\"mfp\" aria-label=\"View larger image 11\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8411 lazyload\" alt=\"Living room with a purple sofa, large forest landscape wall art, and a wooden coffee table on a geometric rug\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/3_1_edit.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/3_1_edit.png 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/3_1_edit-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4748 lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/spacer2.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"10\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/spacer2.png 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/spacer2-300x5.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/3_2_edit.png\" rel=\"mfp\" aria-label=\"View larger image 12\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8412 lazyload\" alt=\"Living room with large window, white walls, fireplace, pink ottoman, patterned armchairs, and chandelier\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/3_2_edit.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"398\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/3_2_edit.png 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/3_2_edit-300x198.png 300w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/3_2_edit-220x145.png 220w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4748 lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/spacer2.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"10\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/spacer2.png 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/spacer2-300x5.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/3_3_edit.png\" rel=\"mfp\" aria-label=\"View larger image 13\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8413 lazyload\" alt=\"Bright living room with light blue sofa, matching armchairs, cream coffee table, large windows with white blinds\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/3_3_edit.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"505\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/3_3_edit.png 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/3_3_edit-300x252.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4748 lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/spacer2.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"10\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/spacer2.png 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/spacer2-300x5.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/3_4_edit.png\" rel=\"mfp\" aria-label=\"View larger image 14\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8414 lazyload\" alt=\"Living room with a blue and white striped sofa, two lamps, a mirror, and a coffee table with wine and glasses\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/3_4_edit.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/3_4_edit.png 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/3_4_edit-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/dining-room\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Dining Room<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/10_edit.png\" rel=\"mfp\" aria-label=\"View larger image 15\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8421 lazyload\" alt=\"Dining room with a wooden table and six black chairs, two windows with green shades, a green hutch, and a large potted plant\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/10_edit.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/10_edit.png 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/10_edit-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Dining Table<\/h4>\n<p>Don&#8217;t scrunch up your guests. If you can, each guest needs a 24 inch space of elbow room. This can be a challenge for small tables and small rooms, but strive for comfort. Always center your table in the middle of the room. It is best to have your chairs 2 feet between the wall and the backs of the chairs.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/11_edit.png\" rel=\"mfp\" aria-label=\"View larger image 16\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8422 lazyload\" alt=\"Dining room with white walls, wooden table, six chairs, large windows with sheer curtains, sideboard with lamp and artwork\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/11_edit.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"477\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/11_edit.png 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/11_edit-300x238.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4748 lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/spacer2.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"10\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/spacer2.png 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/spacer2-300x5.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/12z_edit.png\" rel=\"mfp\" aria-label=\"View larger image 17\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8450 lazyload\" alt=\"Dining room with wooden table, six chairs, sideboard, chandelier, yellow walls, large windows in a bright space\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/12z_edit.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/12z_edit.png 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/12z_edit-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Chandelier<\/h4>\n<p>A chandelier always adds drama and a focal point to fill up the vertical space. Whatever style you choose, hang it 36 inches above the center of the table for perfect balance.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/13_edit.png\" rel=\"mfp\" aria-label=\"View larger image 18\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8424 lazyload\" alt=\"Large dining room with round wooden table, four upholstered chairs, chandelier, sideboard, white walls, wooden floors\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/13_edit.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/13_edit.png 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/13_edit-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4748 lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/spacer2.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"10\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/spacer2.png 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/spacer2-300x5.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/14_edit.png\" rel=\"mfp\" aria-label=\"View larger image 19\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8425 lazyload\" alt=\"Rectangular marble dining table with cream legs, six matching chairs, bright room with windows, fireplace, and sideboard\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/14_edit.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/14_edit.png 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/14_edit-300x240.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The buffet should be in proportion to your room and it is better designed for the buffet to be too long rather than too short and the best height is 36-42 inches high.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/15_edit.png\" rel=\"mfp\" aria-label=\"View larger image 20\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8426 lazyload\" alt=\"Bright dining room with white table, chairs, and sideboard, large windows with sheer curtains, and a chandelier\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/15_edit.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"713\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/15_edit.png 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/15_edit-252x300.png 252w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/custom-drapery\" target=\"_blank\">Drapes<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/custom-drapery\">Many dining rooms are a natural setting for drapes<\/a> and I always like to have the drapes &#8220;kiss the floor&#8221;-with a 1\/2 inch break. If you prefer the &#8220;puddling effect,&#8221; add 2-3 more inches to your measured length. Either way works, but go longer, not shorter, when doing the drapery math.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/16_edit.png\" rel=\"mfp\" aria-label=\"View larger image 21\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8427 lazyload\" alt=\"Dining room with cream drapes, round table, white cloth, eight upholstered chairs, chandelier, and light blue walls with art\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/16_edit.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"718\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/16_edit.png 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/16_edit-250x300.png 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4748 lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/spacer2.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"10\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/spacer2.png 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/spacer2-300x5.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/17_edit.png\" rel=\"mfp\" aria-label=\"View larger image 22\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8428 lazyload\" alt=\"Dining room with beige upholstered chairs, wooden table, chandelier overhead, and large windows with patterned curtains\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/17_edit.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"530\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/17_edit.png 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/17_edit-300x265.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Tablecloth<\/h4>\n<p>One last number for the dining room is for the tablecloth. I love tablecloths as they easily amp up the style to your celebrations, whether you use a vintage quilt, a French inspired patterned tablecloth or a crisp, classic white linen tablecloth, try to allow a 15 inch overhang for perfect harmony.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/18_edit.png\" rel=\"mfp\" aria-label=\"View larger image 23\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8429 lazyload\" alt=\"Elegant dining room with a lace tablecloth, six white chairs, chandelier overhead, and vintage wall decor\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/18_edit.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"573\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/18_edit.png 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/18_edit-300x286.png 300w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/18_edit-280x268.png 280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4748 lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/spacer2.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"10\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/spacer2.png 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/spacer2-300x5.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/19_edit.png\" rel=\"mfp\" aria-label=\"View larger image 24\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8430 lazyload\" alt=\"Dining room with striped tablecloth, white chairs, brick fireplace with fire, and decorated white walls\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/19_edit.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/19_edit.png 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/19_edit-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/19_edit-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/19_edit-107x107.png 107w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/19_edit-120x120.png 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Bedroom<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/20_edit.png\" rel=\"mfp\" aria-label=\"View larger image 25\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8431 lazyload\" alt=\"Large wooden bed with white bedding, pillows, nightstands with lamps, white curtains, and framed botanical prints\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/20_edit.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"430\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/20_edit.png 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/20_edit-300x215.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Your bed determines the formula for bedroom design. If you have a headboard, go for 4 feet tall so all those pillows can line up and be seen without hiding the headboard and diminishing the size of your room. I think the bed becomes even more of a pillow catcher than the sofa&#8230;just look at any home decor magazine and the bed becomes a pillow canvas and a monumental make-up task in the morning. Ugh, what we do in the name of design. Purge the pillows. Try to pare down to 4 pillows, arranging them in descending order: pillow sham, sleeping pillows, little decorative pillows. If you must be a &#8220;pillow monger,&#8221; at least vary the sizes and styles.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/21_edit.png\" rel=\"mfp\" aria-label=\"View larger image 26\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8432 lazyload\" alt=\"Close-up of a bed with a light blue quilt, white sheets, and four pillows including a yellow decorative pillow in a bright\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/21_edit.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"540\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/21_edit.png 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/21_edit-300x270.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4748 lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/spacer2.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"10\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/spacer2.png 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/spacer2-300x5.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/21A_edit.png\" rel=\"mfp\" aria-label=\"View larger image 27\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8433 lazyload\" alt=\"Bedroom with white upholstered bed, green and white pillows, floral bedspread, dark wood nightstand, green lamp\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/21A_edit.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"671\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/21A_edit.png 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/21A_edit-268x300.png 268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4748 lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/spacer2.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"10\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/spacer2.png 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/spacer2-300x5.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/21B_edit.png\" rel=\"mfp\" aria-label=\"View larger image 28\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8434 lazyload\" alt=\"Bedroom with large window, bed with beige and patterned pillows, dark curtains, white nightstands, picture frames, and lamps\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/21B_edit.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"329\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/21B_edit.png 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/21B_edit-300x164.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Throw<\/h4>\n<p>A folded throw at the end of the bed in a contrasting color ties together your bedroom decor and the throw should drop 6-12 inches on either side of the bed for the best ratio.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/23A_edit.png\" rel=\"mfp\" aria-label=\"View larger image 29\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8436 lazyload\" alt=\"Bedroom with wooden headboard, white bedding, two bedside lamps, large window with dark curtains\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/23A_edit.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/23A_edit.png 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/23A_edit-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Bench<\/h4>\n<p>I love a bench at the end of the bed, even if it becomes a catch-all. Mine is loaded with books but whatever ends up on your bench, it should be 2\/3 the width of the bed frame and can be 1 inches to 12 inches below the top of the bed. Your bench should not be higher than your bed frame, not a pleasing proportion.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/22_edit.png\" rel=\"mfp\" aria-label=\"View larger image 30\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8435 lazyload\" alt=\"Cream-colored bedroom with a bed, matching nightstands, a wardrobe, and a bench at the foot of the bed, all in vintage style\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/22_edit.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"743\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/22_edit.png 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/22_edit-242x300.png 242w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Bedside Tables and Lamps<\/h4>\n<p>I can&#8217;t imagine a bed without tables on each side; they don&#8217;t have to match but look best when 2 inches or so lower than the &#8220;made-up bed&#8221;- depending on the height of your bed, from a low platform to a high-step poster bed. 24 inches to 27 inches tall is the magic number for bedside lamps. They do not have to match, but the room looks more pulled together if you have lamps on each table and the tops of the lamps should be of the same height.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/23B_edit.png\" rel=\"mfp\" aria-label=\"View larger image 31\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8437 lazyload\" alt=\"Large bedroom with four-poster bed, white bedding, matching nightstands with lamps, hardwood floors, and a white rug\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/23B_edit.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/23B_edit.png 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/23B_edit-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Art<\/h4>\n<p>The space above your bed is another dynamic space to create a strong statement, whether you choose a large picture, a handmade wreath or decorative mirror. This bold decor should take up at least 2\/3 of the available area above the bed and should not go beyond the edges of the bed.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/24_edit.png\" rel=\"mfp\" aria-label=\"View larger image 32\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8438 lazyload\" alt=\"Large abstract blue and black painting above a white bed in a modern bedroom with two nightstands and a window with black\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/24_edit.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/24_edit.png 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/24_edit-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4748 lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/spacer2.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"10\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/spacer2.png 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/spacer2-300x5.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/25_edit.png\" rel=\"mfp\" aria-label=\"View larger image 33\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8439 lazyload\" alt=\"Close-up of a bedroom with a beige upholstered headboard, white bedding, and three decorative wall art pieces above the bed\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/25_edit.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"419\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/25_edit.png 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/25_edit-300x209.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>These are your three big living areas in your house to design with some simple math numbers; follow these easy formulas and your home will measure up perfectly.<\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/colored-blinds-shades\" target=\"_blank\">Color Palette<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/26_edit.png\" rel=\"mfp\" aria-label=\"View larger image 34\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8440 lazyload\" alt=\"Large watercolor paint swatch chart with rows of pinks, yellows, greens, and blues in a grid\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/26_edit.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"700\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/26_edit.png 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/26_edit-257x300.png 257w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4748 lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/spacer2.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"10\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/spacer2.png 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/spacer2-300x5.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/27_edit.png\" rel=\"mfp\" aria-label=\"View larger image 35\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8441 lazyload\" alt=\"A color palette chart with 60 colors arranged in a circular pattern, each labeled with a color name\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/27_edit.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"578\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/27_edit.png 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/27_edit-300x289.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/colored-blinds-shades\" target=\"_blank\">My last thought is how to create an overall cohesive color scheme for any room.<\/a> Choose your favored color and use it in 60% of the room; select two accent colors for 15% of the room which equals 30%, leaving you 10% of free form color craziness to jazz up your room for 100% excitement.<\/p>\n<p>Not that you have to use every color in your room-yikes!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/28_edit.png\" rel=\"mfp\" aria-label=\"View larger image 36\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8442 lazyload\" alt=\"Colorful kitchen with yellow, gray, blue, green upper cabinets; orange, pink, purple lower cabinets; white table and chairs\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/28_edit.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/28_edit.png 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/28_edit-300x240.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>So sharpen your pencils and make use of math along with your design ideas or you can always be brave and break the rules, why not?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/28A_edit.png\" rel=\"mfp\" aria-label=\"View larger image 37\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8443 lazyload\" alt=\"Close-up of colorful pencils arranged in a fan shape, with sharpened tips pointing outward\" 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https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/spacer2-300x5.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/29_edit.png\" rel=\"mfp\" aria-label=\"View larger image 38\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8444 lazyload\" alt=\"Living room with large window, polka dot valance, striped armchair, red sofa with pillows, abstract painting, round table\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/29_edit.png\" width=\"600\" height=\"765\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/29_edit.png 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/29_edit-235x300.png 235w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" 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