01. Find the smallest clear dimensions.
Measure the width at floor level, at the middle and near the ceiling. Measure height on both sides and in the centre. Check depth at more than one position too. Walls and floors are not always straight or square: record the differences instead of assuming one measurement represents the whole space. Note whether flooring or other finishes will change before installation.
02. Draw what the tape cannot explain.
Mark skirting, cornices, radiators, sockets, switches, pipes and access panels. Show which way nearby doors open and where a window needs clearance. For a sloping ceiling or staircase, mark the height at measured positions along the wall. Photograph the space and label the measurements on your sketch.
- Width at three heights; height at three positions.
- Available depth, including obstacles and door access.
- Position and size of openings, services and changes in the ceiling.
03. Make a first design, then check it.
Enter your dimensions into FurniDraw in centimetres and use the 3D model to explore the arrangement. The public preview can display inches, but the studio currently uses centimetres; one inch equals 2.54 cm. Do not order boards from an initial room measurement alone. Ask the installer or furniture maker to confirm site dimensions, fitting tolerances and production details before manufacture.