Try the arrangement before moving the furniture

A room layout is a set of tradeoffs: the furniture you need, the space it occupies, and the routes people use every day. This free room layout planner helps you compare measured furniture footprints inside a simple plan. Move items, rotate them, and keep alternative project files for later comparison.

The planner uses metres. A furniture item is a rectangular footprint with an editable width, depth, position, and rotation. The examples are starting shapes, so replace their dimensions with measurements from your own furniture or the manufacturer's specification.

Build a reliable starting room

Measure the room between the relevant internal wall faces. Note recesses, columns, radiators, and fixed fittings separately. Start with an envelope large enough to contain the room, then draw the walls that define it. A smaller envelope cannot silently crop an existing wall: remove or redraw the affected wall first.

The displayed envelope area is width multiplied by depth. It is not the net usable area of an irregular room, and it does not subtract walls or built-in obstructions. Use the room area calculator for a rectangular area with a rectangular cutout.

Add the largest item first

Choose the piece that has the fewest viable positions: a bed, a deep sofa, or a large desk. Add it to the plan, enter its true dimensions, and try the most promising position. A compact symbol with a guessed size can make an arrangement look possible when the real item will not fit.

Add secondary pieces one at a time. Keep the entry route in mind while placing tables, storage, and seating. A room can be free of object overlaps and still be awkward to use if every route passes through the working area of another item.

Use positions and rotation deliberately

Drag an item for a quick comparison. Select it and edit X and Y when you want to place it against a known reference. Rotate by 90 degrees to test a different orientation. The item's width and depth refer to its own dimensions; its footprint turns when rotated.

For example, a 1.2 m by 0.6 m desk takes up 0.72 m² before allowing for a chair or access. The footprint helps you locate the desk, but it does not include the operating space of the chair. Add that space to your own review.

Understand the warnings

The planner flags rectangular furniture overlaps and furniture extending beyond the envelope. These are prompts to inspect the arrangement. An overlap might be intentional, such as a simplified table and seating zone, or it might reveal an item that has not been moved far enough.

Warnings do not establish a safe minimum clearance, accessible route, fire escape arrangement, or compliance with local rules. They also do not automatically detect every collision between furniture and a drawn wall. Check those relationships visually and verify important dimensions in the real space.

Compare two layouts fairly

Save a project JSON for the first arrangement. Change one major decision, such as the bed orientation, and save a second version. Compare the alternatives using the same questions:

Can the room entrance be used comfortably?
Are windows, storage fronts, and fixed fittings still reachable?
Where does the main walking route go?
Does the arrangement support the room's primary activity?
Which assumptions still need a measurement?

Use SVG or PNG exports to place the options side by side in a document. Label them clearly and keep the editable files. The planner does not maintain an online project history for you.

A note about the 3D view

The 3D tab shows the walls you drew, using a fixed visualization height and thickness. It does not currently display the furniture blocks. Use the 2D view for furniture decisions and the wall preview for a quick spatial check.

Frequently asked questions

Can I add my own furniture dimensions?

Yes. Add the closest basic item, select it, and change its width and depth. The shape remains a rectangle rather than a detailed model of the product.

Does the planner recommend the best layout automatically?

No. You choose the arrangement. The tool makes it easier to compare positions and identify simple overlaps; it does not know your habits, storage needs, or the physical details of the room.

Will I lose my work when I close the tab?

Unsaved edits can be lost. Use Save project, then Open project to continue later. Save frequently when comparing several options.

What should I measure beyond the furniture footprint?

Include doors and their swings, drawers, chair movement, sockets, radiators, and any object that projects into a route. Read the room layout planning guide for a more deliberate comparison process.

Free Room Layout Planner