Use graph paper to “map” a room and its furniture. I prefer the type with many lines, not just equal size squares. Having divisions in the larger squares makes scaling furniture more precise.
Graph out the room to scale using the large squares as feet. Include doors, windows, air vents in the placement. Indicate the direction the doors open—this takes up available floor/wall space.
Measure and graph out each piece of furniture—length and width. Scaling the furniture pieces sizes is more precise with the extra squares for accurate representation.
Play with the furniture placement in the room. It is much easier to move around paper pieces than real furniture.
Don’t block doors and windows. Air vents need adequate circulation, so don’t cover them with furniture that blocks the vents. At least one window should be available to exit in case of fire.
You need at least 3–3.5 feet of open floor space to access doors and drawers. Five feet of clear space is better if there is a need for wheelchair use.
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