Home Decor Measuring Guides
How much paint, what size rug, which curtain length and how big a wallpaper roll is.
Curtain Lengths ExplainedWhich curtain length to buy: standard lengths of 63, 84, 95, 108 and 120 inches, how to measure from the rod, and when to choose floating, …
Dining Room Rug SizeWhat size rug for a dining table: add 24 inches on every side so chairs stay on the rug when pulled out. Chart for tables that seat 4, 6 an…
How Much Paint for a Room? Gallons for Every Common Room SizeHow many gallons of paint for a 10x10, 12x12, 12x14 or larger room, with 8, 9 or 10 ft ceilings: a quick table for walls and ceilings, two …
Rug Size GuideWhat size rug for a living room, bedroom, dining room or entry: a chart of standard rug sizes by room and furniture, the 18-inch border rul…
Wallpaper Roll SizesHow big a roll of wallpaper is: US single and double rolls, European rolls and wide rolls in inches, feet and square feet, and why usable c…
What Size Rug for a King Bed? (9 x 12, With Layouts)A king bed needs a 9 x 12 ft rug, sideways under the lower two-thirds, with 18 to 24 inches on each side. What to do in smaller rooms, with…
What Size Rug for a Queen Bed? (8 x 10, With Layouts)The best rug size for a queen bed is 8 x 10 ft, placed sideways under the lower two-thirds of the bed with 18 to 24 inches showing on each …