What size area rug do I need?
An area rug used in any room should be at least 15 centimetres (6 inches) under the furniture and all pieces of furniture should be on the rug. A rug in the dining room should extend 60 centimetres (2 feet) from the edge of the dining table to allow the chair to be on the rug when pulled out for dining.
How do I decide on a colour scheme?
Start looking for colour cues by reviewing decor items you love, rooms that catch your eye in magazines or even your closet. To build a colour scheme around a room use an area rug, piece of artwork or a fabric you love as inspiration and note the three main colours featured in each piece. Use these colours in various tones and shades. Think of each room in terms of the mood you want to create, be it soft and subtle, warm and inviting or bright and bold.
How high should I hang my artwork and what size of artwork?
Hang artwork about 1.5 metres (between 60 to 65 inches) from the floor to the centre of the art. For hallways and stairs, try a few centimetres higher. In a living room or dining room, opt for a few centimetres lower for optimal viewing while seated. Keep your artwork in proportion to the furnishings in the room. Artwork over a sofa should be two-thirds the full width of the sofa and no higher than 25 centimetres from the back of the sofa.
How many light sources do I need in a room?
Ideally there should be three lights in a room. This can include different forms and types such as overhead main lighting, functional task lighting for a specific purpose and mood lighting including candles, sconces or table lamps. In a dining room with an eight-foot ceiling, the chandelier should hang 75 centimetres above the dining table. For each additional foot of ceiling height, add about seven centimetres.
How do I choose and display accessories?
When choosing accessories for a room, pick pieces that will match the style and colour of the room but if you don’t love it, live without it. Accessories should be a reflection of your personality or style. It is best to group accessories in odd numbers, preferably threes, while also having a variation in the height of objects. Using an element of nature such as a plant or fresh flowers can add visual interest, texture and a green living element. Accessories add a finishing touch to any room, which makes it feel like home. Cushions, candles, family photos and treasured pieces help create a unique style for each person. They are also inexpensive and easier to change over time.
How do I coordinate fabrics?
Fabrics need to complement each other and not compete in terms of colour, pattern and size. For example, I’ve used a medium stripe is used for the accent chair, a large pattern /floral in the area rug, a small geometric pattern on an accent pillow and a solid for the drapery. The blend of colour, patterns and scale are important when choosing fabric in relation the balance of the room, furnishings and style of the homeowner.
Where do I put the TV?
To find the recommended viewing distance for your television, multiply the diagonal width of your TV screen by three. The bottom of the screen should be at chest level, no higher than your chin. Think about function and look when choosing where to place the TV, as in most rooms it is a focal point.
Where do I hang drapery hardware?
A drapery rod, or track, should be mounted at least 5 centimetres above the window frame. Drapery panels should extend 15 to 45 centimetres on either side to maximize the light and viewing area of the window.
How do I start a renovation or decor project?
When renovating, focus on one room or area at a time and start with the areas that will be around for a while like the floor, cabinets in a kitchen, etc. Get contractors and various suppliers to confirm in writing specific time lines and costs by project, so there are no surprises. It is also best to get three quotes for every main project. Even though this may take time and effort to coordinate, you will learn a lot in the process about your options, get different ideas and suggestions and understand the pricing ranges of various products and services.
How do I decide on what to keep or buy or to use as inspiration?
Less is more and if you don’t love it, live without it. De-clutter each area of your home to make rooms look more spacious and balanced. Clear spaces will provide a sense of order and calmness.
Keep and buy items that you love that also serve the needed function and work for your space. Doing so will evoke positive emotions and make the space feel more like a reflection of your unique style and lifestyle.
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