Math was never my favourite subject—I was more of an art and drama gal—but did you know that great design often involves a bit of number-crunching? And not just the rule of decorating in threes. From figuring out the perfect height to hang art, to calculating the ideal distance between your coffee table and sofa, math plays an important role in making spaces feel just right.
Here are a few of my go-to formulas that you can apply to any space:
Art Placement: When hanging art over a piece of furniture, the bottom of the art should be 6-8 inches above the furniture. Art hung too high looks lost.
Art Sizing: Choose art that is between 2/3 and 3/4 the width of the furniture below it.
Coffee Table Placement: Keep it 18 inches from your sofa—close enough to reach your coffee mug, but far enough to avoid bumping into it.
Lighting: Hang chandeliers or pendants 30 - 36 inches above your dining table.
So, next time you redecorate your space, remember, there’s a bit of math magic behind getting it right. And if you want a little help solving any design problems, I would love to help!
