How to choose a corner sofa that actually fits your lounge
Measure the wall first, then the walkway. You need 80–90 cm clear in front of the seat to walk past comfortably, and the chaise side should follow the
Dining table sizes: how many people really fit?
Allow 60 cm of table edge per person and 90 cm behind each chair to pull out. A 150 cm table seats six comfortably; go to 180 …
Small lounge, big comfort: 7 rules for tight living rooms
Raised legs, slim arms and a light colour make a sofa feel smaller than it is. Keep the walkway clear, float the sofa off the wall if …
Furnishing your first flat for under $2,000
Start with the things you use every day: a good bed, somewhere to sit and somewhere to eat. Buying them as one …
Queen or king? Sizing a bed for the room you’ve got
Leave about 70 cm each side of the bed and 90 cm at the foot. A queen suits most rooms over 3 × 3 m; a king wants 3.6 m …
Recliner buying guide: power, manual or rocker?
Power recliners stop at any angle and suit anyone with stiff joints. Manual is cheaper and needs no power point. Rockers are …
How to choose a corner sofa that actually fits your lounge
Measure the wall first, then the walkway. You need 80–90 cm clear in front of the seat to walk past comfortably, and the chaise side should follow the TV and the window, not habit.
The 10-minute mattress test (and why 10 seconds isn’t enough)
Lie in your normal sleeping position for a full ten minutes. Side sleepers usually want medium; back and front sleepers …
