I was reading Shape magazine the
other day and came across some tips for home decorating. They are great tips for the everyday decorating
we do and put that finishing touch on our homes.
55-60 Inches- The approximate
measurement for where frames should be hung.
Another way to remember this, always hang art at eye level. If it’s too high or too low you won’t enjoy
the piece as much.
4- The maximum number of kitchen
appliances that should be left on kitchen counter tops. If at all possible keep counter tops
completely clear; however in most of our lives this makes things even harder so
4 should be the max. At my house we keep
out a toaster and a blender. Both my
roommate and I do not drink coffee and we have so little space that even having
two appliances out can look cluttered…but you deal!
3- The perfect number of objects
when grouping things. This is the same in
photography; odd numbers are more appealing to the eye therefore more pleasing
to look at.
4-9 Feet- The amount of space you
should position a couch and armchair so as to allow for easy conversation and
flow.
30-34 Inches- How far kitchen
light fixtures should be hung above the table.
Have high ceilings? Add an inch
for every additional foot over the traditional 8 feet.
30- The percentage of shelving
space that should be left untouched.
Things look better when they have a little room to breathe.
All these tips came from Sabrina
Soto’s new book
Sabrina Soto Home Design, love her!
One of my favorites on HGTV is her Get It
Sold show, I can watch episode after episode!
Do you have any tips on everyday
decorating? These are great for me as
the big move is happening in a little over a week and we will be rehanging and
positioning everything in our new place.
xo
