Bring a tape measure, paper, and a pencil. These simple checks help turn inspiration into a plan for the room you actually have.
- Measure the width and length at more than one point, including the narrowest section.
- Mark doors and the space they need to swing open.
- Add windows, radiators, outlets, and other fixed features to your sketch.
- Measure furniture at its outer edges, including arms, handles, and feet.
- Include the space needed to open drawers, extend tables, and use reclining furniture.
- Draw the routes you use between the entrance, seating, windows, and storage.
- Mark proposed furniture footprints with removable tape suitable for your floor.
- Try the arrangement during your usual routine before buying anything.