Before going on a furniture-buying spree, you need a good floor plan. And to get a floor plan, you need to do some measuring.
Question: What to measure?
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Answer: Everything.
When measuring, use a metal tape for better accuracy. To get organized, categorize each measurement by room. For example, everything being measured in the living room should be on one page, clearly marked (such as south wall, north wall or wall with door to kitchen).
Always measure all windows even if they look exactly alike. When figuring for window treatments, you will find each window has its own identifying dimensions.
Sketch out the floor plan and take it with you when shopping. If you have a good sketch, or better yet, an accurate floor plan from a builder, a salesperson or designer, it could help you save money.
Carpet, for example, is normally made in 12-foot widths. If the room is wider than 12 feet, a seam will be needed. It’s best if the seams fall in non-traffic areas, but a layout that might fit comfortably in the living room might not work as well in the adjacent hallway and next room.
It is also important to have the carpet pile going in the same direction in all adjacent areas otherwise when light hits the pile it might look like you have two different dyelots.
To get a ballpark figure of how much carpet the room needs, measure the length and width of the room in feet, rounding up to the next foot. Multiply length times the width and divide by nine to get the square yards needed.
Wallpaper tips
Wallpaper comes in single, double or triple rolls. Prices are quoted in single rolls even though most manufacturers sell double rolls. For a ballpark figure, measure the width and height in feet of each wall to be papered, again rounding up. Multiply the width times the height and divide by 30. This will give you the approximate number of rolls needed.