A Small Home Office Layout

A floor plan is a drawing to scale that depicts the relationships between rooms, spaces, traffic patterns, and other physical elements at one level of a structure from above in architecture and building engineering.

Step 1: Pick a location. Determine the drawing area. If the structure already exists, determine how much of it to sketch (a room, a floor, or the full structure). If the structure does not yet exist, come up with design ideas depending on the size and shape of the site.

Step 2: Measure everything. If the structure already exists, take measurements of the walls, doors, and relevant furnishings to ensure that the floor plan is accurate. If you're designing a layout for a completely new region, make sure the overall area will fit where it'll be erected. It's a good idea to look at buildings in similar places to get a sense of how much this floor plan will cost.

Step 3: Make a wall. Add walls to each of the building's rooms, making sure they're drawn to scale.

Step 4: Include architectural details. Begin by putting in the non-removable components, such as doors and windows, as well as the refrigerator, dishwasher, dryer, and other vital appliances that must be installed in a precise area.

Step 5: Fill in the gaps with furniture. If the floor plan allows it, add furnishings.