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King Size Pillow Dimensions
| Updated July 31, 2022 | Published October 11, 2021

It makes sense that not all pillows are the same size because not all mattresses are the same size. If you want your pillows to look in proportion with the size of your bed, then you’ll need to buy appropriately sized pillows and pillow cases. A king bed should have king pillows because smaller pillows will leave gaps at the head of the bed and result in an unfinished look. Here we look at king-size pillow dimensions and their alternatives.

Murphy Bed Dimensions
| Updated August 7, 2022 | Published October 11, 2021

Murphy beds are a popular type of furniture used in apartments or homes where space is limited. They are also known as wall beds or fold-down beds because when not in use, they are held in an upright position against the wall and fold-down for sleeping.

Lazy Susan Cabinet Sizes
| Updated October 11, 2021 | Published October 11, 2021

Lazy Susans, also known as turntables, are a genius invention that features a rotating tray that makes for the easy distribution of food. These are popularly used on table tops for parties or occasions where people are seated around a large table and may otherwise struggle to reach over the table to access food. However, they also present a great solution for corner kitchen cabinets which are notoriously difficult storage areas in a kitchen.

| Updated August 10, 2022 | Published October 9, 2021

Adding a further washroom to your home can increase the value of the property and also make it more functional for a growing family. Here we look at minimum toilet room dimensions as required by the building code in the US.

What Size Washer for King Comforter
| Updated August 1, 2022 | Published October 9, 2021

King size comforters are a popular choice, even on beds that are smaller than king-size, because they give a feeling of being snuggled in luxury. However, king-size comforters can be problematic to clean because they are simply so enormous that they don’t easily fit into all types of washing machines. Here we look at what size washer you would need to clean a king comforter at home and alternatives you could consider if your washing machine doesn’t have a big enough capacity.

Jacuzzi Dimensions
| Updated July 14, 2022 | Published October 9, 2021

Jacuzzi hot tubs are luxury items that are becoming a more common feature of home residences. They have significantly come down in price over recent years, which makes them more accessible and affordable for more people. If you’re considering a new jacuzzi, learn about the sizing options and jacuzzi dimensions below to help you narrow down your choices and find the right hot tub for you.

What Color Kitchen Cabinet Goes with Gray Floors
| Updated August 1, 2022 | Published October 7, 2021

If you’re intent on having a gray kitchen floor, then you have a wide selection of options for colored kitchen cabinets, which will coordinate nicely with it because gray is a neutral color that is incredibly versatile when it comes to complimenting other colors. Here we look at the vast array of options you could choose for kitchen cabinets that go with gray floors.

What Color Floor Goes with Oak Cabinets?
| Updated July 8, 2022 | Published October 7, 2021

To understand which color flooring will work best with your oak cabinets, you will first need to define which shade of oak you have in your kitchen. Oakwood can be sourced from different types of oak trees, which will have a naturally different colored grain, and many oak cabinets are also finished with a stain that can alter the resulting shade of the oak.

Galley Kitchen
| Updated August 5, 2022 | Published October 6, 2021

A galley kitchen is characterized by two parallel walls of kitchen cabinets and countertops, which run along a narrow space, with an exit at either end. A galley kitchen is sometimes known as a corridor kitchen because it creates the feel of a corridor, with the remaining floor space available being like a long and narrow walkway.

G shaped kitchen
| Updated August 5, 2022 | Published October 6, 2021

A G-shaped kitchen has four walls of countertop space, which are all joined together except for one empty area of floor space in one of the corners, which serves as the access point to enter the kitchen. This creates a pattern that, from above, looks like the letter ‘G.’ This type of layout is most commonly used in open-plan spaces, where the protruding part of the ‘G’ juts out into the room.

U-Shaped Kitchen
| Updated August 5, 2022 | Published October 6, 2021

A U-shaped kitchen is defined by three connecting walls of cabinets and countertops, which create a shape like a letter ‘U’ when viewed from above. These types of kitchen layouts can also go by the name of ‘horseshoe’ kitchen because of the similar shape.

L-shaped living room layouts and floor plans
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If you have a home with an L-shaped living area, here are some layout ideas to use as inspiration for what you can achieve with this kind of shaped room.