Dorm Room Planner

Separate study and sleeping footprints

A dorm layout often has furniture that cannot be replaced or moved. Enter those pieces using their actual dimensions and lock them before arranging your own desk or storage. The template is an editable example, not a statement about a particular residence. Confirm any rules on furniture movement or fire routes with the accommodation provider.

Start with measurements, not assumptions

Measure the room and the exterior of every furniture piece before you start. The library contains editable examples, including beds, sofas, desks, storage and dining furniture. Preset dimensions are illustrative: they are not a retailer specification or a universal standard for a bed size. Include projecting handles and frames in the footprint. If an object opens, reclines or has drawers, note its movement space separately. Templates give you a starting arrangement, not a purchasing recommendation.

Compare positions with a clear 2D model

Drag pieces on the canvas or type their dimensions, position and rotation in the details panel. Lock objects that should stay fixed, hide an alternative, or duplicate the whole plan to compare arrangements without losing the first version. Optional grid snapping and alignment guides help you place pieces consistently. Undo and redo work on complete edits. Switch display units when discussing measurements without changing the physical dimensions of the model.

Read clearance and warnings carefully

Object clearance is measured between the boundaries of the rotated rectangles, rather than between their centres. Touching, overlap and outside-room positions have separate warnings. A shortest distance is not a check of an entire walking route, and the tight or comfortable labels are general planning references, not fire, accessibility or ergonomic certification. Door arcs are illustrations; confirm real door and cabinet movement yourself. The editor handles one rectangular space per plan, not connected rooms, structural design or a 3D property model.

Keep an editable backup and share intentionally

Your plan is processed in your browser without an account or upload. Local autosave stays in this browser and can be lost when site data is cleared, so export JSON for a portable backup. Importing creates a new plan instead of replacing your current one. A share link contains an encoded layout and is not encrypted: remove addresses or private labels before copying it. Export PNG for discussion, or use the browser print dialog to save a PDF. Keep the JSON as well if you want to edit the arrangement later.

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