The Ultimate Guide to Accurately Measuring a Space for Your Next Project
Measuring a room correctly is one of the most crucial steps when updating a space. Without this information, it can be challenging to select the right furniture, choose the correct size of rugs, or even determine the ideal amount of paint for the room. Accuracy is essential, precise measurements allow for more efficient use of space, creating functional areas without compromising the overall flow of the room. This can empower you to make informed decorating decisions and ensure you make the most out of your space.
Accurately measuring a space instructions:
Tools: Begin by getting all the necessary measuring tools like a tape measure or laser measurer, level, calculator, paper, and pen.
Clear the area: Clear the area you want to measure of any furniture or décor, and any obstacles.
Start measuring: Measure the length of the space, by stretching the tape measure end to end, do not bend the tape. Notice if their are notches on the base of the measuring tape, and add those to the tape number. Repeat the process, taking measurements of the width, and record each measurement on a piece of paper.
Check the level: If you plan to measure the height of the space, use a level to ensure that the floor or surface you're measuring from is completely level before recording the measurement. Measuring in the corner of the room, when you intend to hang a light in the middle, could cause miscalculations.
Calculate the area: After taking all the necessary measurements, multiply the length by the width to get the area of the space by. Or of course, use a calculator.
Repeat measurements: It's best to repeat the measurements a second time to verify that they match. If they don't match, repeat the process until you get precise measurements.
Save the measurements: Once you have the precise measurements of the space, keep them organized in docs or notes.
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