How to fill in the measurement template
Learn how to use the LynHub measurement template to record room dimensions, label walls and openings, fill in utility points and load-bearing wall sources, helping designers understand your spatial conditions more accurately.
When to fill in the measurement template
When you publish a design request, if you want designers to give more accurate suggestions, we recommend filling in the measurement template. We recommend using the template when: - You have a floor plan but lack key dimensions (ceiling height, beam height, door/window dimensions, etc.) - You don't have a floor plan and need to sketch one - You want designers to understand utility points, load-bearing walls, and other key information - You want more specific layout suggestions and design proposals You can publish first even if some details are uncertain. More complete information helps designers give better suggestions.
How to supplement with an existing floor plan
If you have a developer floor plan or property floor plan: 1. Use the floor plan as a base and label room names and key dimensions on it. 2. Use arrows or text to mark door positions and swing directions for each room. 3. Mark window positions, widths, and sill heights. 4. Mark the positions of electrical panels and low-voltage panels. 5. Mark kitchen sink, exhaust flue, gas meter, and gas pipe positions. 6. Mark bathroom toilet rough-in and floor drain positions. 7. Mark beam positions, beam widths, and beam bottom heights. 8. Mark load-bearing walls or non-removable elements, and note the information source. Do not upload original images containing unit numbers, owner names, phone numbers, or other private information. If present, please obscure them first.
How to sketch without a floor plan
If you don't have a floor plan, you can download the LynHub measurement template and sketch on the blank page. Download: /downloads/lynhub-measurement-template-en.pdf Sketching tips: 1. First draw the rough outline. 2. Label each room (living room, kitchen, master bedroom, second bedroom, bathroom, etc.). 3. Draw door positions and swing directions. 4. Draw window positions. 5. Use a tape measure to measure and label the lengths of main walls. 6. Label ceiling heights (separately for each room). The floor plan doesn't need to be professionally drawn. The key is to clearly mark walls, doors, windows, utilities, beams, columns, and non-modifiable elements.
How to label walls as A/B/C/D for each room
Label each room's walls clockwise as A, B, C, D to help designers accurately reference specific walls in their proposals. Labeling method: 1. Stand at the room entrance, facing into the room. 2. Starting from the wall on your left, label clockwise as Wall A, Wall B, Wall C, Wall D. 3. If the room is not a standard quadrilateral (e.g., L-shaped), you can add Wall E, Wall F, etc. 4. Mark each wall with its letter on the floor plan. Example: Living room Wall A is the entry door wall, Wall B is the sofa background wall, Wall C is the TV background wall, Wall D is the balcony sliding door wall.
How to fill in doors and windows
Door and window information helps designers assess lighting, ventilation, and circulation. Information to record: - Door opening width and height - Door swing direction (inward/outward, left/right) - Wall the door is on and distance to adjacent walls - Window width and height - Sill height (distance from floor to sill) - Distance from window top to ceiling or beam bottom - Wall the window is on Mark uncertain dimensions as "needs verification" — do not guess.
How to fill in ceiling height and beam height
Ceiling height and beam height are important for assessing spatial perception and renovation feasibility. Ceiling height: - Measure and record ceiling height for each room separately (distance from floor to ceiling). - If ceiling height varies within a room (e.g., sloped ceiling), record the lowest and highest points. - Unit: millimeters (mm). Beam height: - Record beam bottom height (distance from floor to beam bottom). - Record beam width. - Record which wall or position the beam is on. - If there are multiple beams, record each separately. Mark estimated dimensions as "needs verification." Use a laser distance meter if available.
How to fill in load-bearing wall sources
Load-bearing walls, shear walls, gas lines, exhaust flues, building facades, and pipe shafts cannot be judged as modifiable by users. Please rely on structural drawings, property management confirmation, or professional on-site verification. Source options: - Structural drawing: You have architectural structural drawings that mark load-bearing wall positions. - Property confirmed: You have confirmed with property management which walls can be modified. - Designer verified on site: A designer has visited and confirmed on site. - Unknown: You are unsure which walls are load-bearing and need professional judgment. If you select "Unknown," designers will avoid modifications involving load-bearing walls in their proposals, or mark that on-site verification is needed before determination.
How to mark utility points
Utility point information helps designers assess the feasibility of kitchen and bathroom layouts and renovation costs. Points to mark: - Electrical panel position and height - Low-voltage panel position and height - Kitchen water supply position (sink inlet) - Kitchen drainage position - Kitchen exhaust flue position - Gas meter and gas pipe positions - Bathroom toilet rough-in (distance from wall) - Bathroom floor drain positions - Bathroom sink drainage position - AC wall opening positions - AC outdoor unit positions - Radiator or underfloor heating manifold positions Mark uncertain positions as "needs verification."
What photos to take
Photos help designers understand the actual condition of the space. We recommend taking the following: - Four-corner photos of each room (stand in the center and photograph each corner) - Frontal photo of each wall - Close-up of beam bottoms, columns, and pipe shafts - Close-up of electrical and low-voltage panels (showing circuit labels clearly) - Close-up of kitchen sink area, exhaust flue, gas meter, and gas pipe - Close-up of bathroom toilet area, floor drains, and drainage pipes - Photos of windows, sills, and balcony doors - For all uncertain positions, take a photo and mark as "needs verification" Photos don't need to be professional — clarity is sufficient.
How to mark uncertain positions as "needs verification"
If you are unsure about a dimension or position, simply mark it as "needs verification." This is more helpful than providing an inaccurate number. Common situations to mark "needs verification": - Estimated dimensions (not measured with tools) - Unsure if a wall is load-bearing - Unsure about pipe positions - Unsure about beam bottom height - Unsure about floor drain positions After marking "needs verification," designers will note in their proposals that the position needs on-site confirmation before finalizing. This will not prevent you from publishing your request.
How designers will use this information after submission
After you submit your design request, designers will review your measurement information to: 1. Assess the basic conditions and constraints of the space. 2. Evaluate the feasibility of layout proposals. 3. Identify key positions that need on-site verification. 4. Determine the level of detail in their proposals based on measurement confidence. Measurement confidence levels: - M0 No dimensions: Can only provide style suggestions and initial discussion. - M1 Basic floor plan: Can provide preliminary layout suggestions. - M2 Template measurement: Can provide concept proposals and design proposals. - M3 Key dimensions checked: Can engage in detailed design discussion. - M4 Professionally verified: Can enter detailed discussion, but professional confirmation is still required before construction drawings, MEP, custom work, and pricing. Designers will adjust the detail and certainty of their proposals based on the confidence level.
Why on-site verification is required before construction drawings, MEP, custom work, and pricing
Measurement information is provided by the requester and is suitable for concept proposals, layout suggestions, and design review. On-site verification by a designer or professional is required before: - Construction drawing production: Precise on-site dimensions are needed; errors may cause construction issues. - MEP detailed design: Pipe and line positions need on-site confirmation. - Custom cabinetry design: Cabinet dimensions need millimeter-level precision. - Construction pricing: Pricing needs to be based on accurate site conditions. - Actual construction: All construction must be based on site conditions. Reasons: 1. Dimensions provided by the requester may have measurement errors. 2. Photos cannot fully capture all on-site details. 3. Load-bearing walls, pipes, beams, columns, and other key structures require professional judgment. 4. Construction tolerances are much tighter than concept design tolerances. LynHub does not replace on-site verification and does not guarantee the accuracy of information provided by requesters.