Following Floor Plans

"Dannydanbo;c-16764809" wrote:
I redraw it on 1/4" grid paper. One grid equals one tile. In a floor plan, I don't reproduce every little knock and cranny. Sims don't need nor care about those bits. Sims like openness.

I go by the idea the one grid/tile equals about three feet. A door is about three feet, most appliances, cabinets, chairs, etc. all fit in a three foot square.

Following the floor plan dimensions as a "guide", I redraw the plan in a simpler version. I might need to adjust here or there, but it works for me.

Try to avoid plans with anything other than straight stairs unless you can alter the plan to make the stairs work. Also remember, a stair in a house that is the smallest wall height will take up a total of five tiles. Three for the actual stair, one for the bottom open tile and one for the top open tile. For each height you add, add one tile in floor space as a taller wall needs a longer stair.

Good luck.

"Kelleygirl;c-16764824" wrote:
I usually divide the measurements by half; thus, if the floor plan shows the house as 44 by 28, I build it as 22 by 14. If a plan is for a far more expansive house, I divide by three. I do use grid paper and I typically re-draw the plans, but since most plans have a measurement for each room, dividing by half usually works for me.

I only use plans and I usually replicate everything in them. I've come across some great house plan books at our local used bookstore and been thrilled every time.