Question for builders

If i'm building a house from real life, I count how many spaces there are in-between an object by counting each space as one sim wall if that makes sense.

So: 2x2 dresser = two walls

I don't bother with measurements....instead, I place the largest object that will be in that room and go from there. For example, if I'm designing a bedroom, I'll place the bed first--that's the largest object in the room, so it gives me an idea of what size the rest of the room needs to be

"SimplyJen;c-18301636" wrote:
I always measure by windows/doors and furniture. There's some house plans that don't translate well to the game like victorian homes. :weary:

Really. Have noticed that Vickys tend to have odd room sizes, like 11x8 with a hall that's 7 feet wide. There are times like that when I go for the basic look and shape rather than a precise rendering. Recently tried doing the house I stayed in while in the UK. Have a photo of the floor plan (fire evacuation diagram) but everything was in square metres. What do you do with 17.8 sq metres? Finally went with own room and the loo across the hall - which am familiar with - and tinkered from there. Not exact, but it worked out.