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To draw proportionate map of a room on a graph paper by considering the measurements of the things inside the room

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How to Design Your Own Room on Graph Paper



When planning, designing or decorating a space, a scale model can be extremely helpful. Graph paper, with its built-in grid system, is a tool that will help you create a scale model of a space. By making use of the room's true measurements and the paper's grid, you can create a scale model of each area of the room you are working on.

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Measure the perimeter of the room you are decorating. Get the exact length and width, and be sure to include any jogs, bump-outs or closets.

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Tape together a few sheets of graph paper; depending on the size of the room, you may need more or less paper to create the design.

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Designate a "scale key" for the graph paper. This can vary from room to room and project to project, depending on the size. Smaller rooms can work with smaller numbers, while larger rooms need larger numbers. Assign one number to be the number of square inches per square of paper. For example, you may decide that the scale for a large room should be 10 inches per square, while a smaller room needs 5 inches per square. This key will help you keep the room and all its contents in proportion with one another.

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Draw the perimeter of the room on the