Measuring your space
Not sure how to measure your space properly?
No worries, we can help you draw a basic floor plan. We'll do it in steps to help you get it right. Before we begin with this process - here are few things that you will need in order to get started. If your space is large you may need a second person to help you.
Paper & pen
Measuring Tape
Straight edge or ruler
Wait! What about these cool apps that will take measurements for you? Unfortunately, I have tested all the popular measuring apps and found them to be inaccurate. While programmers work on advancing measuring app technology, we'll stick with the good old fashioned measuring tape for now.
If you feel that you can't draw well, don't worry! There are tools to help you draft a simple floor plan; websites like Icovia. You will still need to do the measuring yourself however!
Step 1: Drawing the Floor Plan
When you are drawing the floor plan - please include all doors, windows, and doorways. We will discuss measuring these in the next steps. You can see how a basic floor plan drawing should look to the left.
Step 2: Overall Measurements
It is important to do the overall measurement of the space first because it will help to ensure you measure everything else correctly. To the left is an example of what the overall measurements should look like. You can record either in inches or feet/inches. Notice that walls have depth, so while some of my markings are on the outside of the room, I've taken the measurements of inside the room.
Step 3: Measuring the Details
Measure the doors, windows, and doorway. Please note that you don't include door or window casings (trim) - only measure from where the actual window and door frame begins and ends. Please double check to make sure these measurements are correct by adding up all detailed measurements on each wall to make sure the number is equal to the overall measurement. Please also make note of any significant building features such as electrical outlets or heating/cooling vents that you may not want to cover. Please add a side note with the ceiling, window and door heights as well.
Once you're done with your floor plan drawing, including measurements - snap a picture of it so you can send it to us to get started with your project. If you have some other details of your space such as stairs, bay windows, curved walls, niches, etc., we'll work with you on how to get the proper measurements of those as they can be a bit tricky. Thank you!
