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How to Plan a Studio Furniture Footprint
A paper-first layout method using painter’s tape and published product dimensions.
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Method
- Sketch the room to scale (graph paper or a simple app).
- Tape closed footprints (example: NORDEN closed width 10¼ in).
- Tape open footprints (example: NORDEN max 59⅞ in width).
- Mark walking lanes of at least ~30 in where possible.
- Test divider length (KALLAX 2×4 is 30⅛ × 57⅝ in) as a room split before buying.
Why
Returns and bruised doorways come from ignoring open-state swing and chair clearance.
Products referenced
IKEA KALLAX 2×4 Shelf Unit
IKEA · KALLAX white 20631663
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- Size
- 30⅛ × 57⅝ in
- Use
- Cube shelf / room divider orientation
IKEA NORBERG Wall-Mount Drop-Leaf Table
IKEA · NORBERG 20497928
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- Size
- 25¼ × 23⅝ in
- Mount
- Wall-mounted drop-leaf with storage
IKEA NORDEN Gateleg Table
IKEA · NORDEN birch 90423887
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- Closed/open widths
- 10¼ / 35 / 59⅞ in
- Depth
- 31½ in
- Article
- 90423887