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07 Sketches • Design Notes 📏️ Where To HangYour Art 3 simple rules every wall needs Most people hang art too high. A few easy numbers fix that. Here is exactly where every frame should go. Rule 01 🎯 The Eye-Level Rule Hang art so its centre sits 145–150 cm from the floor. That is eye level for most people. It works over a bed, a sofa, or a bare wall. Spot Centre Height 🛏 Over the bed 145–150 cm 🛋 Over the sofa 145–150 cm 🟫 Empty wall 145–150 cm 💡 Tip: Measure to the middle of the frame, not...
07 Sketches • Design Notes Smart Kitchen Cabinets 3 simple ideas for a kitchen that just works Your kitchen works hard every day. Most kitchen problems come from small design choices, not big ones. Get the little things right and cooking feels easy and calm. Three simple cabinet tips today. They save space, stop damage, and make your kitchen smarter. 01 ✓ Do This Leave Room in the Corner When two cabinets meet at a corner, don't push them tight together. Add a small gap called a filler piece,...
Hello Reader, Last week I visited a beautifully furnished home, but the bedroom felt… off. The colors were perfect, the furniture was expensive, yet something about the layout made the space feel cramped and restless. In today’s newsletter, we’re looking at the most common bedroom design mistakes that can ruin even the best-looking rooms. Lighting temperature sets the mood of a bedroom more than most people realize. Warm white (around 2700K) or soft white (around 3000K) creates a cozy,...