Formulas for good design.
What are the dimensions for…? How much room do I need for…?
Closets
need to be a minimum of 21” deep for a standard hanger to fit…go for 24” clear on the inside …you will be happier. resist double loaded closets with only a 36” asile…Never seems gracious.
Paint
One gallon of paint typically covers 400 square feet of wall surface.
CIRCULATION
Doors:
3’-0” wide openings for doors to the exterior.
2’-6” to 2’-8 inches everywhere else unless you need
Wheel Chair Accessibility…then 3’-0” everywhere.
This also helps with getting large furniture and appliances into the space. Note: Double check that if you are getting a large Viking Range that you can get it into your house.
Halls or circulation paths need to be at least 36” but the closer you can get to 48” the more gracious it will be…this includes kitchen circulation.
Shelves
Books minimum 12" however 13" is better.
Dishes need 15" clear in an upper cabinets. If you have glass doors on your cabinets either use glass shelves or line the shelf up with the "grill" pattern on the door and for the Love of Good Design—shelves should always be adjustable because stuff comes in different sizes.