A rough sketch of your space will help you visualize your future floor. Grab a pen and paper or download our room grid and follow the example below.
![Final Room Sketch](/globalassets/karndean/main-body-content/inspiration/us_residential_step1_finalroomsketch-1.jpg?uniqueHash=49e2c1)
![Kitchen and living room image](/globalassets/karndean/main-body-content/inspiration/dream-floor/us_res_step1roomscene_st16_500x397.png?uniqueHash=49e139)
![Kitchen layout sketch](/globalassets/karndean/main-body-content/inspiration/dream-floor/us_res_step1-01_400x290.png?uniqueHash=49e0f4)
Start with the shape of your space and add any entry points.
![Kitchen drawing layout with walking path](/globalassets/karndean/main-body-content/inspiration/dream-floor/us_res_step1-02_400x290.png?uniqueHash=49e0f8)
How do you walk through the room?
![Living room with adjacent kitchen sketch](/globalassets/karndean/main-body-content/inspiration/dream-floor/us_res_step1-03_400x290.png?uniqueHash=49e117)
Are there any adjoining rooms?
![Room sketch with permanent fixtures](/globalassets/karndean/main-body-content/inspiration/dream-floor/us_res_step1-04_400x290.png?uniqueHash=49e11c)
Add fixtures in your space and you're ready to start gathering design ideas.