Room Planner
Interactive 2D Furniture Layout & Spatial Design
Interior Layout & Furniture Placement Rules
Follow these professional design principles to ensure comfort, functionality, and optimal traffic flow.
01
Establish Focal Point
Orient major seating towards your room’s natural focal point—such as a fireplace, large window view, or media center.
02
Protect Traffic Paths
Keep main walkways clear with at least 80–90 cm of uninterrupted space between major doorways and seating areas.
03
Maintain Proportion & Scale
Match furniture scale to room size. In compact rooms, choose leggy, raised furniture that allows light and floor to show underneath.
04
Layer Lighting & Rugs
Anchor seating groups with area rugs (front legs of sofa on rug) and place task/accent lamps near seating corners.
Standard Spatial Clearance Guidelines
Key measurements recommended by professional interior designers.
| Zone / Furniture Group | Recommended Distance | Purpose & Functionality |
|---|---|---|
| Sofa to Coffee Table | 35 – 45 cm (14 – 18 in) | Close enough to reach drinks without bumping knees when sitting. |
| TV to Seating Distance | 1.5× to 2.5× Screen Diagonal | Optimal viewing comfort and eye strain prevention. |
| Main Room Walkways | 75 – 90 cm (30 – 36 in) | Allows two people to pass comfortably without turning sideways. |
| Dining Chair Pull-out | 90 cm (36 in) from wall/table edge | Provides space to pull chair back and sit down easily. |
| Bed Walkway Sides | 60 – 75 cm (24 – 30 in) | Enables easy bed making and nightstand access. |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I arrange furniture in a long, narrow living room?
Divide the narrow space into two distinct functional zones (e.g. a main conversation area and a small reading nook or desk space). Use round coffee tables and area rugs to break up long straight sightlines.
Should all furniture legs sit on the area rug?
Ideally, all front legs of major seating pieces (sofas and armchairs) should sit on the rug to anchor the room visually. In large rooms, having all four legs on the rug works best.
How high should wall art and TV be mounted?
Center wall art at eye level—roughly 145–150 cm (57–60 inches) from the floor. TV screens should be centered near seated eye level (around 100–110 cm from the floor to screen center).