Interior Designer Resources
Free calculators and quick references for commercial and residential projects: seating and clearances, lighting, drapery and wallpaper, contract standards and how to specify custom solid wood furniture.
Design calculators
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Rug Size CalculatorStandard rug sizes for living, dining and bedroom layouts.
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Lamp Size CalculatorTable, bedside and floor lamp heights, shade sizes and brightness.
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Art Hanging Height CalculatorWhere to put the nail for art and mirrors, alone or above furniture.
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Paint CalculatorPaint for walls, ceiling, primer and trim, plus sheen and LRV.
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Wallpaper CalculatorCut length, strips per roll and rolls to order, with pattern repeat.
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Drapery Fabric CalculatorRod width and height, finished length and fabric yardage.
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Lighting CalculatorLumens by space type, plus chandelier and pendant sizing.
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Kitchen Island CalculatorIsland size, seats, overhang and stool heights from NKBA guidelines.
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Conference Table Size CalculatorTable size, seats and clearances from the room and headcount.
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Restaurant Seating CalculatorSeat counts, a table mix, accessible seats and occupant load.
Design references
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Residential Design GuidelinesRules of thumb for paint, sofas, lamps, kitchen islands and wallpaper.
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Art, Drapery and Rug PlacementHanging heights, rod placement and fullness, and rug sizes by room.
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Lighting ReferenceLight levels by space, colour temperature, CRI and fixture sizing.
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Commercial Furniture DimensionsArea per seat, table and booth sizes, conference seating and desks.
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Upholstery Fabric GuideAbrasion ratings, cleaning codes, fibres and leather grades.
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Contract Furniture StandardsBIFMA durability, flammability codes and Canadian requirements.
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Trade GlossaryAttic stock, CFA, FF&E, railroaded fabric and other trade terms.
Wood Encyclopedia
A large database of information for every wood species you might encounter in your furniture journey.
Explore the encyclopediaCustom furniture for your projects
Omba designs and builds solid wood furniture to order in Vancouver, in walnut, white oak and red oak, for residential and commercial projects across Canada and the US.
Commercial projects