Living Space Planning, Sightlines & Circulation Manual
TV Sightline Geometry, Rug Boundary Formulas, Conversational Layouts & Layered Lighting
Critical On-Site Errors This Manual Prevents
TV Mounted Too High Above Fireplaces
Neck strain from looking up at 60-degree angles. Our viewing distance formulas (screen size × 1.2 to 1.5) and eye-level centerlines (42" seated) restore true cinematic comfort.
Undersized "Floating" Area Rugs
Rugs that look like tiny postage stamps under coffee tables. We provide the certified 60/30/10 room boundary rules and front-leg anchoring dimensions.
Obstructed Walkway Corridors
Chairs placed directly in the line of travel from entryways. Clear 36" primary passage and 18" coffee-table-to-sofa reach boundaries.
Harsh Single-Source Glare
Central ceiling fixtures casting harsh shadows on faces. Complete layouts for 3-tier illumination: ambient, task, and accent uplighting.
Core Blueprint Standards & Modules Included
Optimal 8 ft to 10 ft diameter conversational distance for intimate dialogue without feeling cramped or cavernous.
Sofa depth ergonomics, chaise lounge returns, and minimum 14"-18" reach distance to side cocktail tables.
Soundbar reflection boundaries, speaker ear-level triangulation, and cable raceway wall chase locations.
7-foot minimum clearance beneath hanging ceiling fixtures and formula for fixture diameter based on room dimensions.