Perfect Layout = Perfect Life? These 8 Steps Say Yes

Perfect Home Layout Checklist

Want a home that just feels right?

Designing your home layout? This expert-approved checklist helps you create a smart, functional floor plan tailored to real-life routines.

From zoning and ergonomics to furniture fit, storage, circulation, and lighting — we break down every step for designing a home that feels as good as it looks. Learn how to test your ideas in Home Planner and export a full layout package with 2D plans, 3D views, and a shopping list. Avoid awkward layouts and design a space that truly works for you and your family.

1. Understand Your Lifestyle First

Before you draw a single wall — ask:

•  How many people will live here? Are there kids, pets, guests?

•  What’s your daily rhythm? Do you cook often? Work from home? Host friends?

•  Do you need noise separation between zones (e.g. bedroom and living)?

•  How much storage do you realistically need?

•  What kind of furniture do you already own (and plan to keep)?

2. Zoning That Makes Sense

•  Private zone (bedrooms, bathrooms) — quiet, separate from entrance

•  Public zone (living room, kitchen, dining) — social and open

•  Buffer zones: hallways, entry, utility — transition spaces

•  Place rooms by logic:

  • Kitchen near entrance (for groceries)

  • Bathroom near bedrooms (but not facing kitchen)

  • Home office away from noise

•  Use Home Planner to try and test zoning in 2D/3D

3. Circulation & Flow — Ergonomic Rules

Proper flow = fewer frustrations. Use these space standards:

Doorways & Walkways

•  Interior door width: ≥ 80 cm (32 in)

•  Hallway or passage width: 90–100 cm (35–40 in)

•  Between furniture and walls: ≥ 60 cm (24 in)

•  Between dining table and wall: ≥ 90 cm (35 in) for chairs

•  Between bed and wall: ≥ 70–90 cm (28–35 in) on each side

Kitchen Layout

•  Distance between countertops: ≥ 100 cm (40 in)

•  Space in front of oven or dishwasher: ≥ 100 cm

•  Sink ↔ stove ↔ fridge triangle = efficient movement

Bathroom Ergonomics

•  Space in front of toilet: ≥ 60 cm

•  Between sink and wall: ≥ 20 cm

•  Around shower/bathtub: ≥ 70–90 cm for movement

4. Furniture Fit (With Real Sizes!)

•  Place furniture with actual dimensions — avoid guessing

•  Test full door swing and drawer opening in Home Planner

•  Avoid placing furniture too close to windows or radiators

•  Don’t overcrowd — leave “breathing space” between zones

5. Think Like a User: Daily Scenarios

Ask: what’s the path from waking up to leaving for work?

•  Entry: bench or surface to drop keys and bags

•  Morning routine: bathroom flow without bumping into family

•  Cooking: pantry, fridge, and counter flow logically

•  Laundry: dirty to washer to dry to fold to closet = smooth path

•  Evening: relaxation zone, lighting, screens, quiet corners

 Home Planner tip: Use “bird’s eye” and walk mode to test these flows

6. Storage Integration

•  Built-ins > bulky furniture (where possible)

•  Vertical storage = use wall height

•  Add utility/storage zones near:

  • Entry (coats, shoes)

  • Kitchen (pantry)

  • Bedroom (seasonal clothes, linens)

  • Cleaning closet (vacuum, mop)

7. Light & Window Awareness

•  Plan room functions based on sunlight (e.g., morning sun in kitchen, soft light in bedroom)

•  Avoid blocking windows with furniture

•  Add mirrors where natural light is weak

•  Use translucent partitions to keep privacy without losing brightness

8. Review Before You Build

•  Is your layout aligned with how you live — not just what looks good?

•  Are passageways and rooms comfortably sized?

•  Are noisy and quiet zones separated?

•  Can every room be easily furnished — no awkward shapes?

•  Do you love it on both the plan and in 3D preview?

Bonus Tip:

In Home Planner, you can create and test your layout in detail — walk through rooms in 3D mode to see how your home will feel in real life. Visualize room proportions, furniture placement, and zoning, and even generate panoramic views for a more realistic experience. Perfect for fine-tuning your design before any work begins.

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