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Get tips on allowing ample room for traffic flow through kitchens, dining rooms, living rooms and other areas

Get the ideal kitchen setup by understanding spatial relationships, building dimensions and work zones

Experts offer ways to dodge pitfalls that can keep you from having a beautiful, well-functioning bathroom

Learn how much space you need for al fresco dining and seating to ensure a comfortable and inviting outdoor living space

Fit all your work surfaces, equipment and storage with comfortable clearances by keeping these dimensions in mind

Create a luxe bathroom that functions well with these key measurements and layout tips

Clearances, codes and coordination are critical in small spaces such as a powder room. Here’s what you should know

Fit everything comfortably in a small or medium-size bath by knowing standard dimensions for fixtures and clearances

Depth, width, proportion and detailing all contribute to the comfort and functionality of this transitional space

Architect Steven Randel has taken the measure of each room of the house and its contents. We pull together his advice here

Find out what makes a foyer important, how much space it needs and how to scale its elements