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Defining
your space is crucial for creating a harmonious environment. It is also
important to know your space limitations before you begin moving and placing
furniture. The foundation of a comprehensive interior design plan includes
accurate dimensions of your living space. Depending on the degree of
decorating you want to do, we suggest creating an accurate Floor Plan.
A floor plan is a birds eye view of your room usually drawn to scale, Example:
1/4" = 1' . They have cut-out silhouettes available for
furniture in this scale to save yourself time arranging pieces with common
dimensions.
Tools The
basic tools needed for creating a floor plan are paper, T-square, triangle
and architects ruler. The architects ruler has 6 sides giving different
scale measurements, a very important tool to have and keep for future use.
Creating
A Floor Plan
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Accurately
measure your living area including windows, doors, closets, telephones and
electrical outlets. You will only need to do this process once which
will be beneficial whether you are buying window treatments or arranging
furniture. It is important that measurements be done accurately. Pay special
attention to doors and check elevators, if you can't get it into the room,
you can't decorate with it!
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Transfer
these measurements to a rough draft sketch being sure to include all
measured elements.
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Make photo copies of the finished space so in case you make a mistake in
arranging furniture you won't need to draw the basics again.
It
may seem like a lot of bother, but it will actually save you time and money in
the long run . You will also make more informed decisions in purchasing
when you have a plan!
FYI
Common
Mathematical Questions:
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