How to Measure and Sketch your room to create a Simple Floor plan.

Wondering how to sketch a simple floor plan?

Look no further.  Although it may seem daunting, it's really quite easy.
Here's a quick review!

If the interior wall has no doors, windows, or partitions, just measure from one side to the other.

If we have a window in the way - draw out the rooms outline and measure from one corner to the window casing (not the inside window metal frame),  jot that figure down.  Move onto the next wall space, jot it down and keep going. 

Tip: to double check, just measure from one side to the other, and compare that measurement to the total of all of the smaller measurements. I.e. on the sketch below, the wall measures, 2' + 8' + 2' = 12'. 
​Double check that the wall in its entirety is 12'.

Simple sketch, showing how to draw a floorplan.

Be sure to include anything that is not a wall - a niche, step back in the wall, etc.  Anything you think we need to know. If you are just making a rough sketch, round up to the nearest inch. 
Remember to check the height as well - this is useful for determining the length of drapery, art, etc.

​Now you are all set to hand this sketch off to your interior designer, or tackle it on your own!
​Happy measuring!