To apply Classical Feng Shui correctly in your home, it’s essential to have an accurate floor plan. However, floor plans aren’t always available especially if you are renting. The good news is that you can easily create your own hand-drawn floor plan with just a few simple tools and a little patience.
Supplies You’ll Need
- Measuring tape
- Grid (graph) paper recommended
- Pencil
- Ruler
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Make sure it fits on one page.
Each level of your home should fit on a single 8.5” x 11” sheet of paper. If you have multiple floors, draw each floor separately.
- Start with the longest wall.
Measure the longest exterior wall of your home first. Once you have that measurement, decide on a scale that allows the entire floor to fit on one page.
For example:
If the wall is 25 feet long, you might decide that 1 square on the grid paper equals 1 foot.
You can adjust the ratio if needed, the key is choosing a scale that keeps everything proportional and fits on the page.
- Measure and draw each wall.
After drawing the first wall to scale, continue measuring the remaining exterior and interior walls. Add them to your drawing according to the same scale.
Be sure to include:
- Doors
- Windows
- Closets
- Nooks or architectural details
Accuracy is important, so take your time.
- Add furniture and label rooms.
Once the structure is complete, sketch in the placement of your major furniture pieces. This helps provide a full picture of how energy currently flows through your space.
Label each room clearly (bedroom, kitchen, office, etc.) and don’t forget to include the garage if it is attached to the home
Creating a floor plan by hand does take some time, but with patience and a measuring tape, it’s doable.
If you don’t have the time or prefer assistance, there are professional floor plan services available, as well as easy-to-use online platforms that can help you create a scaled layout digitally.
A well-drawn floor plan is the foundation for accurate Feng Shui analysis and it’s worth the effort.