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Ceiling heights: 7 ft rooms, 6′8″ baths, 5 ft on slopes cheat sheetCeiling heights: 7 ft rooms, 6′8″ baths, 5 ft on slopesBathroomSeating group: keep seats within 8 ft and float them off the wall cheat sheetSeating group: keep seats within 8 ft and float them off the wallLiving roomKitchen remodel timeline: plan first, then about 12 weeks on site cheat sheetKitchen remodel timeline: plan first, then about 12 weeks on siteRenovationIFC in Revit: link to coordinate, open to take over cheat sheetIFC in Revit: link to coordinate, open to take overCAD craftTwo twin beds: 100″ of wall in the corners, 148″ with walkways cheat sheetTwo twin beds: 100″ of wall in the corners, 148″ with walkwaysBedroomKeep renovation receipts: improvements can lower the tax when you sell cheat sheetKeep renovation receipts: improvements can lower the tax when you sellRenovationBlock naming: group, type, size, units, every time cheat sheetBlock naming: group, type, size, units, every timeCAD craftSide tables: within 2″ of the sofa arm, and 11 ft of wall for the set cheat sheetSide tables: within 2″ of the sofa arm, and 11 ft of wall for the setLiving roomBath fan size: 1 CFM per sq ft, 50 CFM minimum, vented outside cheat sheetBath fan size: 1 CFM per sq ft, 50 CFM minimum, vented outsideRenovationImperial vs metric kitchens: 24″ is not 600 mm cheat sheetImperial vs metric kitchens: 24″ is not 600 mmCAD craftA desk in the bedroom: 36″ behind the chair, 24″ beside the bed cheat sheetA desk in the bedroom: 36″ behind the chair, 24″ beside the bedBedroomKitchen budget split: cabinets 29%, install 17%, appliances 14% cheat sheetKitchen budget split: cabinets 29%, install 17%, appliances 14%RenovationAccessible bathroom: 60″ to turn, toilet 16–18″ from the wall cheat sheetAccessible bathroom: 60″ to turn, toilet 16–18″ from the wallBathroomQueen sofa bed: 3 ft deep by day, about 7½ ft at night cheat sheetQueen sofa bed: 3 ft deep by day, about 7½ ft at nightBedroomHome built before 1978: hire a lead-safe certified contractor cheat sheetHome built before 1978: hire a lead-safe certified contractorRenovationInsertion points: back center for wall pieces, center for tables cheat sheetInsertion points: back center for wall pieces, center for tablesCAD craftEntryway console: 10–14″ deep and 36″ left to walk cheat sheetEntryway console: 10–14″ deep and 36″ left to walkHalls, stairs and moreRenovation contract: 8 clauses to read before you sign cheat sheetRenovation contract: 8 clauses to read before you signRenovationKitchen landing areas: 15″ by the fridge, 24″ + 18″ at the sink cheat sheetKitchen landing areas: 15″ by the fridge, 24″ + 18″ at the sinkKitchenCounter vs bar stools: leave 10–12″ under the counter cheat sheetCounter vs bar stools: leave 10–12″ under the counterKitchenAllowances: the bid numbers that aren't real yet cheat sheetAllowances: the bid numbers that aren't real yetRenovationDoor widths: a 36″ leaf gives about 33½″ clear cheat sheetDoor widths: a 36″ leaf gives about 33½″ clearHalls, stairs and moreKids room: bed in the corner, top bunk from age 6 cheat sheetKids room: bed in the corner, top bunk from age 6BedroomLien waivers: get one with every payment cheat sheetLien waivers: get one with every paymentRenovationClearance layers: VP freeze them for client sets cheat sheetClearance layers: VP freeze them for client setsCAD craftDining light: 30–36″ above the table, ½–⅔ its width cheat sheetDining light: 30–36″ above the table, ½–⅔ its widthDiningSigned at home: 3 business days to cancel cheat sheetSigned at home: 3 business days to cancelRenovationBathtub sizes: 60 × 30″ standard, 30″ clear in front cheat sheetBathtub sizes: 60 × 30″ standard, 30″ clear in frontBathroomCoffee table size: two-thirds of the sofa cheat sheetCoffee table size: two-thirds of the sofaLiving roomSix checks before you hire a contractor cheat sheetSix checks before you hire a contractorRenovationBedroom storage: 36″ in front of dressers, 24″ deep closets cheat sheetBedroom storage: 36″ in front of dressers, 24″ deep closetsBedroomHang curtains high and wide: 4–6″ up, 8–12″ out cheat sheetHang curtains high and wide: 4–6″ up, 8–12″ outHalls, stairs and moreWhich renovation projects usually need a permit cheat sheetWhich renovation projects usually need a permitRenovationLineweights: heavy cuts, light furniture, by layer cheat sheetLineweights: heavy cuts, light furniture, by layerCAD craftSectionals: subtract the 36″ path before you buy cheat sheetSectionals: subtract the 36″ path before you buyHalls, stairs and moreThe renovation costs missing from the quote cheat sheetThe renovation costs missing from the quoteRenovationHallway widths: 36″ is the floor, not the goal cheat sheetHallway widths: 36″ is the floor, not the goalHalls, stairs and moreNightstand height: match the mattress top cheat sheetNightstand height: match the mattress topBedroomHold the final payment until the punch list is done cheat sheetHold the final payment until the punch list is doneRenovationToilet rough-in: 12″ is standard, check before you buy cheat sheetToilet rough-in: 12″ is standard, check before you buyBathroomDining for four in a small room: round or rectangle? cheat sheetDining for four in a small room: round or rectangle?DiningChange orders: get every change in writing first cheat sheetChange orders: get every change in writing firstRenovationMinimum bedroom size vs a room that fits a queen cheat sheetMinimum bedroom size vs a room that fits a queenBedroomArt above a sofa: two-thirds wide, 8–10″ above cheat sheetArt above a sofa: two-thirds wide, 8–10″ aboveLiving roomMake every selection before demo day cheat sheetMake every selection before demo dayRenovationKitchen work triangle: legs 4–9 ft, 26 ft max cheat sheetKitchen work triangle: legs 4–9 ft, 26 ft maxKitchenTV seating distance: 1.2–1.6× the screen size cheat sheetTV seating distance: 1.2–1.6× the screen sizeLiving roomRenovation phases in the right order cheat sheetRenovation phases in the right orderRenovationIsland seating: 24″ per stool, 15″ knee space cheat sheetIsland seating: 24″ per stool, 15″ knee spaceKitchenBed placement: 24″ on each side cheat sheetBed placement: 24″ on each sideBedroomContractor payments: never pay ahead of the work cheat sheetContractor payments: never pay ahead of the workRenovationStair dimensions: 7¾″ risers, 10″ treads cheat sheetStair dimensions: 7¾″ risers, 10″ treadsHalls, stairs and moreSmall living room 12 × 12: what actually fits cheat sheetSmall living room 12 × 12: what actually fitsLiving roomCompare contractor bids: same scope, side by side cheat sheetCompare contractor bids: same scope, side by sideRenovationHome office clearances: 36″ behind the desk cheat sheetHome office clearances: 36″ behind the deskHome officeRug size guide: living room, bedroom, dining cheat sheetRug size guide: living room, bedroom, diningBedroomRenovation contingency: set aside 10–20% cheat sheetRenovation contingency: set aside 10–20%RenovationLaundry room dimensions: 27″ machines, 36″ in front cheat sheetLaundry room dimensions: 27″ machines, 36″ in frontHalls, stairs and moreWill the sofa fit through the door cheat sheetWill the sofa fit through the doorLiving roomHow much paint you need: the 4-step math cheat sheetHow much paint you need: the 4-step mathRenovationLiving room clearances: 14–18″ to the coffee table cheat sheetLiving room clearances: 14–18″ to the coffee tableLiving roomMeasure a room in 5 minutes cheat sheetMeasure a room in 5 minutesHalls, stairs and moreFlooring waste factor: order 10–15% extra cheat sheetFlooring waste factor: order 10–15% extraRenovation