Buy with confidence, room by room
Straight answers to the questions we're asked most: sizes, heights, bulbs and what's included, so you can choose with confidence.
How high to hang wall sconces: heights for every room
Hang most wall sconces with the centre about 60-66" (152-168 cm) above the floor, near eye level. Beside a bathroom mirror, place them at about face height and...
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What size ceiling fan do I need? Blade span and height guide
Match the blade span to the room: about 36" (91 cm) for small rooms, 42-48" (107-122 cm) for bedrooms and living rooms, and 52" (132 cm) or more...
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Bathroom vanity sizes: widths, depths and heights explained
Measure the wall space and leave room for doors and clearance. Standard vanity widths run from 18" to 72"; depths are usually 18-21" (46-53 cm) and counter heights...
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Rug size guide: what size rug for your living room, dining room and bedroom
Choose a rug big enough for at least the front legs of your sofa and chairs to sit on it. In most living rooms that means 5' x...
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Toilet rough-in sizes: how to measure and choose the right toilet
The rough-in is the distance from the finished wall to the center of the floor drain. Measure yours and choose a toilet with the same rough-in; 12" (30.5...
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Counter or bar height: choosing stools and dining tables
Leave about 10-12" (25-30 cm) between seat and surface: an 18" (45 cm) chair at a dining table, a 26" (66 cm) counter stool at a kitchen counter,...
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How to choose a shower stall or enclosure
Decide whether you need a complete stall with a base or an enclosure for an existing shower area, then choose the shape, door type and check exactly what's...
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Flush, semi-flush or hanging: choosing a ceiling light by ceiling height
Under 8 ft (2.4 m), choose a flush mount. From 8 to 9 ft (2.4-2.7 m), a semi-flush mount works. Above 9 ft (2.7 m), or over a...
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Light bulb bases explained: E26/E27, E12/E14, G9 and built-in LED
The "Bulb Base" line in a light's specifications tells you which bulb it takes: E26/E27 is the standard screw base, E12/E14 the smaller candelabra base, G9 a small...
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Pendant lights over a kitchen island: how many, how big, how high?
Most islands suit two larger pendants or three smaller ones, spaced 24-30" (60-75 cm) apart, with the bottom of each 30-36" (75-90 cm) above the counter.
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What size chandelier do I need, and how high should it hang?
Add your room's length and width in feet for a chandelier diameter in inches. Over a dining table, choose half to two-thirds of the table's width and hang...
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