Buying or building a home? Then understanding a floor plan is essential. It’s the architectural blueprint that tells you how your home will look and function—from room sizes to wall placements and door swings. Once you decode it, you’ll feel more confident making design decisions and visualizing your future home.

1. Walls & Partitions

• Solid lines = walls
• Thin lines = partitions or cabinetry

2. Doors & Windows

• Arcs show door swings (which way they open)
• Windows are marked as breaks in the wall with double/triple lines

3. Room Labels

• Each room will be labeled—living room, kitchen, bedroom, etc.
• Some plans also include abbreviations (e.g., “MBR” = Master Bedroom)

4. Dimensions

• Typically, in feet or meters
• Shows wall-to-wall distances, room sizes, and ceiling heights

• North Arrow: Helps you understand sunlight direction and wind flow.

• Entry Point: Determines the movement from one space to another.
• Room Adjacency: Helps you assess how private or open the layout feels.

• Are the living and dining areas getting natural light?

• Do bedroom doors open into private zones?
• Is the kitchen accessible but not exposed to the main entrance?
• Are bathrooms placed efficiently, preferably near plumbing walls?

• Visualize furniture while reading the plan—can your bed or sofa fit?
• Consider electrical layouts and future expansion potential.
• Ask your architect to provide 3D walkthroughs or renderings for clarity.

Understanding a floor plan puts the power back in your hands. Instead of nodding along, you’ll be able to actively shape your future space. It’s not just lines on paper—it’s the foundation of your dream home.