Space planning is so important in good design and it all starts with measuring your room correctly. As a designer, I often get questions about furniture layout and how to space plan effectively. The first thing you want to do is measure your room so you can figure out the right scale of furniture. This step should never be overlooked! You could find the “perfect” furniture pieces only to bring them home and they don’t fit in your space properly, leaving you frustrated. When measuring your space, think like a professional and go beyond just measuring the length and width of your room. I am going to show you how to space plan like a designer plus I’ve included a helpful guide on measuring your room correctly.