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6 entries
Kitchen island with oak fronts and clear walkways on both sides
Dimensions and ergonomics·1 July 2026·5 min read

The kitchen island: three distances decide whether it works

Kitchen island dimensions and the clearances around it: the work aisle, the walkway and the knee space. A dimensioned plan and the three most common mistakes.

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A calm bedroom with a low oak bed and a full-width headboard
Dimensions and ergonomics·21 April 2026·5 min read

Bedroom design: the dimensions that let you actually rest

Bedroom design with dimensions: how much space is needed around the bed, how high the bedside table sits, and where the light belongs. A dimensioned plan.

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A living room with concealed LED lighting along the ceiling perimeter
Dimensions and ergonomics·16 December 2025·5 min read

Concealed lighting: the cove that hides the light source

Concealed lighting with dimensions: how deep the cove is, where the LED strip sits, how many diodes are needed. A section drawing and the usual mistakes.

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A hallway with a full-height, handleless oak fitted wardrobe
Dimensions and ergonomics·26 August 2025·5 min read

Fitted wardrobes and dressing rooms: an internal layout that works

Fitted wardrobe and dressing room dimensions: hanging heights, shelf spacing, shoe storage and the clear space in front. A designer’s guide with dimensions.

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A hallway with a handleless oak storage wall and a floating bench
Dimensions and ergonomics·8 April 2025·5 min read

The hallway: the space that greets you and sends you on your way

Hallway design with dimensions: how much space is needed at the door, how deep the storage wall is, where the bench and mirror belong. A dimensioned plan.

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A living room feature wall with a single large picture above the sofa
Dimensions and ergonomics·3 December 2024·5 min read

The feature wall and the right height for hanging pictures

Living room wall ideas with dimensions: how high a picture should hang, what size works above the sofa, how a gallery wall is built up. An elevation drawing.

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