{"id":20621,"date":"2020-10-16T14:06:49","date_gmt":"2020-10-16T13:06:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/?p=20621"},"modified":"2024-03-21T17:20:09","modified_gmt":"2024-03-21T17:20:09","slug":"how-to-measure-your-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/general\/how-to-measure-your-home\/","title":{"rendered":"How to measure your home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Understanding how to measure your home for both functionality and style is an essential aspect of any interior design plan. Not only do you need to ensure that walkways are sufficient and that you can swing open doors and cupboards, but you\u2019ll also want to work out how to best configure your room so that it looks and feels great for you and your guests.<\/p>\n<p>From redesigning your home, to simply adding a piece of furniture to your living room, these are all the resources you need to size up your home.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/your-dining-room-measurement-guide\/\">Your dining room measurement guide<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/category\/dining-room-furniture\/\">dining room<\/a> is the centre of so many home activities, whether it\u2019s family time or an area to host guests. In our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/your-dining-room-measurement-guide\/\">dining room measurement guide<\/a>, we\u2019ve drawn together a list of considerations when it comes to measuring up your dining room for style and purpose.<\/p>\n<p>Here you\u2019ll find how to:<\/p>\n<p>Measure your dining room<br \/>\nChoose the right size dining table<br \/>\nMeasure your dining room chairs<br \/>\nMeasure your dining room for accessories<br \/>\nEnsure your dining furniture will fit through your room\u2019s entrance ways<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/your-living-room-measurement-guide-oak-furnitureland\/\">Your living room measurement guide<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Finding the perfect arrangement for your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/category\/living-room-furniture\/\">living room furniture<\/a> can be a real challenge. Do you have enough space for that beautiful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/category\/accent-chairs\/\">accent chair<\/a>? What kind of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/category\/coffee-tables\/\">coffee table<\/a> should you get? To avoid a living room configurement faux pas, take a look at the lliving room measurement guide, and perfect your arrangement.<\/p>\n<p>Learn:<\/p>\n<p>How to measure your living room<br \/>\nTo choose the right size coffee table, and where to put it<br \/>\nTo choose the right size sofa, and where it should be placed<br \/>\nWhere to put your armchair<br \/>\nTo choose the right size TV stand and where it should go<br \/>\nTo get your furniture into the living room smoothly<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/buying-guides\/bedroom-buying-guides\/your-bedroom-measurement-guide\/\">Your bedroom measurement guide<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Over the years, the bedroom\u2019s role has shifted. For some, it\u2019s not simply the place to sleep and get dressed, but also their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/category\/office-furniture\/\">home office<\/a>, makeup station, their workout space, and where they lounge to watch tv. With this in mind, it\u2019s become more important than ever to ensure that your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/category\/bedroom-furniture\/\">bedroom furniture<\/a> is mapped out so that designated areas don\u2019t overlap and clutter your bedroom. Discover how you can maintain the peace and tranquility of your bedroom with the bedroom measurement guide.<\/p>\n<p>Find out:<\/p>\n<p>The best place to put your bed<br \/>\nHow to arrange your bedside tables<br \/>\nWhere your wardrobe should go<br \/>\nHow to measure up additional storage pieces<br \/>\nWhere to place your dressing table or desk<br \/>\nHow to measure your room\u2019s entrance ways for swift furniture delivery<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/blog\/general\/your-hallway-measurement-guide\/\">Your hallway measurement guide<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/category\/hallway-furniture-storage\/\">hallway<\/a> is often the first thing that you and your guests see when they walk through the front door. Yet the hallway is perhaps the most forgotten room of the home when it comes to design. Rather than making a great first impression, many make the mistake of over cluttering their hallways with furniture, or alternatively leave it sparse and unwelcoming.<\/p>\n<p>In our hallway measurement guide, we\u2019ve compiled the best tips and tricks on how to measure your hallway and arrange your furniture, so that you can really let your hallway shine. Discover:<\/p>\n<p>How to measure your hallway<br \/>\nHow to use narrow storage features<br \/>\nHow to maximise space under your stairs<br \/>\nWays to light up your entrance space<br \/>\nHow to create the illusion of space with mirrors<br \/>\nWhich colours will work best in your hallway<br \/>\nHow to declutter your hallway with minimalism<\/p>\n<p>These resources should help you map out your home and find the best arrangement for you and your space. If you\u2019re interested in new furniture additions for any room of your home, take a look at our ranges <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>And make sure to tag us in any new arrangement transformations with #OakFurnitureland on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/oak_furniture_land\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a>! We love to see how you use our furniture in your homes.<\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Understanding how to measure your home for both functionality and style is an essential aspect of any interior design plan. 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