A floor plan is a technical drawing to scale that shows a view from above of the relationships between rooms, spaces, traffic patterns, and other physical features at one level of a structure. It is a birds eye view diagram of a home or property that illustrates the design of the property and includes structural and design details such as walls, windows, doors, stairs, and fixed kitchen appliances and bathroom fittings. Floor plans are usually drawn to scale and indicate room types, room sizes, and wall lengths. They may also show furniture layouts and include outdoor areas.
Floor plans are important in real estate marketing, home building, interior design, and architecture projects. They show the relationship between rooms and spaces, making it easier to check if the space is suitable for its intended purpose, work through any potential challenges, and redesign before moving forward into more elaborate planning or building stages. Floor plans are also useful to help design furniture layout, wiring systems, and much more. They are powerful sales tools because they can help clients envision themselves in their new home.
