Usage of Measurement Units in Interior Design

Have you ever felt that the place is not only beautiful but also comfortable and valuable, providing a positive experience? Any space can be used effectively through interior design; even a small space can be made useful. In interior design, the space is optimized to make it aesthetic and clutter-free, with a focus on being spacious and organized, making proper measurements necessary. Both centimeters and feet are used for measurements in interior design. Still, centimeters are preferred as they provide an accurate scale for organizing small things and optimizing the use of space. Let's explore the purpose of using centimeters and feet in interior design.

Use of Centimeters in Interior Design:

• For furniture items such as sofas, beds, almirahs, tables, and chairs, measurements must be taken in centimeters, which is helpful in interior design.
• In interior design, when a room is designed, all the things are considered, such as how much distance would be required from the walls to the almirah, the distance between the sofa and the TV, or how much space is required for opening the door, all these decisions have to be taken for which distances are measured in centimetres.
• The height and width of windows and doors are measured in cm, so that while doing interior designing, all the curtains, blinds can be brought in the correct size.
• In the kitchen, measurements are taken in cm for drawers, shelves, or even cabinets so that the entire space can be used.
• In interior design, the room is decorated nicely so that every single thing looks symmetrical and balanced. Whether it's wall art or mirrors, clocks, or other items, the centimeter unit is used to measure the spacing of everything.

Why do we convert measurements from feet to cm in interior design?

• Some clients, carpenters, or masons request measurements in feet during interior design. However, if you have taken measurements in cm, you'll need to convert them to feet before proceeding with the other information. For example, if you have a measurement of 156 cm for any window, but you have to give information in feet, then convert 156 cm to feet.
• You are an interior designer who is also working on international projects. In that case, you need to convert measurements from centimeters to feet for design purposes, as feet are commonly used in countries such as the USA, UK, and Canada.
• When renovating an old house, you will notice that the dimensions are in feet, which need to be converted to cm for interior design purposes. Only after this conversion can the interior design steps be taken forward.