18/07/2023
7. Measure twice, buy once
When you’re on a budget, the last thing you want is to have to buy another furniture piece because the first one didn’t work with your lifestyle. Some of this is indeed trial and error, which is why it pays to take the time to see how you actually use a space before trying to fill it. Buying a piece of furniture that fits the first time can save you the hassle of returns and delays (in getting a replacement). Keep in mind window heights, radiator and outlet placement, floor and wall vents, plus the height, width, and length of doorways, halls, and stairs.
Pro tip: Leave enough space around pieces to create good ‘flow’:
Allow 30 inches between furniture you have to walk around.
Aim for 14–18 inches between a coffee table and sofa ,so drinks are within reaching distance