Buying guides
Practical buying guides for US homes: sizes, measurements and the questions to ask before you order furniture, storage or kitchen gear.
Home & Decor
Home & Decor
What Size Mirror Goes Over a Vanity?
Mirror sizes for 24 to 72 inch vanities, when to use two mirrors, how high to hang it, and how much space to leave for lights.
Will Your Couch Fit Through the Door?
Measure doors, halls, stairs and elevators before furniture delivery. Includes the diagonal depth check and standard US door widths.
Sofa Dimensions: Standard Couch Sizes in Inches
Standard sofa sizes in inches for loveseats, 3-seaters and sectionals, plus seat height, depth and the clearances your room needs. With worked math.
Curtain Length Guide: 63, 84, 96 or 108 Inches?
Which curtain length to buy: 63, 84, 96 or 108 inches, where to hang the rod, how wide the panels should be, and the math for an 8-foot ceiling.
Mattress Sizes Chart and the Room Each Bed Needs
Mattress sizes in inches from twin to California king, the minimum room size for each, and how much walkway to leave around the bed. With worked math.
