017 HWP: DIMENSION 101: Proper Furniture Spacing

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English - January 12, 2022 15:00 - 12 minutes - 8.6 MB - ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
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Have you ever been in a home that just feels right? One where chairs pull out easily from the dining table and conversation can be made without shouting across the living room? Well there are reasons for that, and they probably have a lot to do with spacing and placement. Following a few simple guidelines will make a world of difference in the functionality of your home’s layout.

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In general I believe that design rules are meant to be broken, but not when it comes to proper height and furniture spacing. When these basics are out of whack even the most delicious assortment of furnishings will seem off. Spacing and dimensions aren’t suggestions - they’re basically requirements to having your home be seamlessly perfect. We’re going to chat up to of our most common spaces that require a lot of thought in the spacing: The dining room and living room.

Thanks to @apartmenttherapy for guidance!