Home Space Planning Calculator
Design your ideal room layout with precision
Tip: For best results, measure your room dimensions before planning.
1. Room Specifications
2. Add Furniture & Fixtures
No furniture added yet
3. Traffic Flow & Clearance
Space Planning Analysis
Space Utilization
Total Room Area:
Furniture Coverage:
Available Walking Area:
Traffic Flow
Doorway Clearance:
Main Walkway Width:
Furniture Spacing:
Visual Layout
Room layout visualization will appear here
Design Recommendations:
Principles of Effective Space Planning
Good space planning balances aesthetics, functionality, and comfort. Our calculator helps you apply professional interior design principles to your home.
Key Space Planning Guidelines
Professional Design Standards:
- Walkways: Minimum 36" (3ft) for main paths, 24" for secondary
- Furniture spacing: 18-24" between seating pieces
- Dining areas: Allow 24" per place setting
- Bed placement: 24" clearance on three sides (except wall-side)
- Traffic flow: Avoid routing main paths through conversation areas
Room-Specific Considerations
Each room type has unique requirements. Living rooms need flexible seating, bedrooms require clear circulation, and kitchens need efficient work triangles. Our calculator adjusts recommendations based on room type.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much space should I leave between furniture?
General guidelines:
- 18-24" between coffee table and sofa
- 36" walkways in living areas
- 42-48" around dining tables
- 30-36" in front of appliances/cabinets
What's the best way to arrange a small living room?
1) Float furniture away from walls 2) Use multifunctional pieces 3) Choose leggy furniture for visual lightness 4) Limit to 3-4 key pieces 5) Use vertical space with shelves.
How do I plan room layouts before buying furniture?
1) Measure room dimensions 2) Mark doors/windows 3) Use painter's tape to outline sizes on floor 4) Create paper cutouts to scale 5) Test arrangements digitally (like this calculator!).
What's the ideal TV viewing distance?
For 4K TVs: 1.5x the screen diagonal (e.g., 6ft for 65" TV). Height should be at eye level when seated (42-48" from floor to center of screen).
How can I make a room look larger?
1) Use mirrors strategically 2) Choose low-profile furniture 3) Maintain sight lines to windows 4) Use consistent flooring 5) Keep 18" of bare wall visible around furniture groupings.