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Living Room
Tool How much room does a recliner need? Tilt it back and see A recliner needs far more floor when you lean back than it does sitting upright, and that is where most "it doesn't fit" stories begin. Set… 4 min Lighting
Explainer Where should a reading lamp go? Move it and see A reading lamp can be bright, warm and lovely and still be annoying to read by, because where it stands decides whether your head or your… 4 min 3 picks Small Spaces
Tool Will your door hit the furniture? Swing it and see A door that opens into a room sweeps a quarter circle on the floor as wide as the door leaf, and furniture that fits on a plan can still… 4 min Living Room
Explainer How far apart should your seats be? Drag the chairs and see Seats that are too far apart make everyone raise their voice; seats that are too close make a room feel crowded. A rule of thumb from… 3 min Lighting
Explainer Where should a floor lamp go? Drag it around the chair and see A floor lamp can be lovely and still annoy you if it sits in the wrong place. For a reading chair, the sweet spot is beside and a little… 5 min 3 picks
Tool How much room does a recliner need? Tilt it back and see A recliner needs far more floor when you lean back than it does sitting upright, and that is where most "it doesn't fit" stories begin. Set… 4 min Lighting
Explainer Where should a reading lamp go? Move it and see A reading lamp can be bright, warm and lovely and still be annoying to read by, because where it stands decides whether your head or your… 4 min 3 picks Small Spaces
Tool Will your door hit the furniture? Swing it and see A door that opens into a room sweeps a quarter circle on the floor as wide as the door leaf, and furniture that fits on a plan can still… 4 min Living Room
Explainer How far apart should your seats be? Drag the chairs and see Seats that are too far apart make everyone raise their voice; seats that are too close make a room feel crowded. A rule of thumb from… 3 min Lighting
Explainer Where should a floor lamp go? Drag it around the chair and see A floor lamp can be lovely and still annoy you if it sits in the wrong place. For a reading chair, the sweet spot is beside and a little… 5 min 3 picks