Do I need exact measurements first?

Close estimates are enough to take the assessment. For anything you plan to buy, measure properly — the planning tools in your results walk you through it.

Can I use this for more than one room?

Yes. Take it once per room. The recommendations are room-specific, which is why running it separately gives better answers than averaging your whole home.

What happens after I finish?

You see your results immediately on the page — no waiting for an email. Maria reviews the answers personally and follows up the way you asked to be contacted. There is never a charge, and you are never handed off to a call center.

Do I have to give my contact information?

You answer every question first and only share contact details at the end, so you always know what you are getting before you decide. Your information is used to send your results and follow up — it is not sold.

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Furniture & Space Planner

Create a personalized plan for the spaces that support the life you're living now.

Before you begin

What this assessment helps you understand

Reviewed by Maria BanouHome Life AdvisorAssessment guidance

Whether the furniture you have — or are considering — actually fits the room and the way you use it.

Who it's for: Homeowners planning a room, replacing a large piece, or trying to make an awkward space work.
Why it's worth it: Measurements settle most furniture debates before delivery day does it for you, expensively.
What you'll receive: Sizing and clearance guidance, layout direction, and a plan you can take shopping.
How long it takes: About 5 minutes. You can plan several rooms in one sitting and print the plan when you're done.

What you'll learn

The right size range for your room and its traffic paths
Clearances that keep a room comfortable to move through
Layout options suited to how the room is actually used
What to measure before you shop
Where to visualize the result before committing

There are no right or wrong answers, and nothing here is a test. Answer the way things really are — that's what makes the guidance useful.

Choose Your Planning Style

Two ways to plan — pick what fits how you like to work. You can switch anytime.

Option 1

Guided Planner

Answer a few questions and receive personalized recommendations for your room, furniture, layout, and clearances.

Option 2

Go Directly To Room Sketch

Already know what you're planning? Launch the room planner immediately — no questions required.

About the Smart Space Assessment

A room can be the right size and still not work. Usually the problem is measurable: a walkway six inches too tight, a sofa four inches too deep, a rug two sizes too small, a television mounted for the wrong viewing distance. This assessment finds the measurable problems in your space so the fixes are specific instead of aesthetic guesswork.

What this assessment looks at

Dimensions and clearances: Traffic paths, walkways, and the distances that determine whether a room feels calm or cramped.
Furniture scale: Whether your pieces are sized for the room they are in.
Zones and function: How many jobs the room is being asked to do, and whether it can realistically do them.
Storage capacity: The gap between what needs a home and what has one.

Nearly every "this room doesn't work" complaint traces back to two or three measurements. Once you know which, the fix is usually smaller and cheaper than expected.

Common questions

Do I need exact measurements first?: Close estimates are enough to take the assessment. For anything you plan to buy, measure properly — the planning tools in your results walk you through it.
Can I use this for more than one room?: Yes. Take it once per room. The recommendations are room-specific, which is why running it separately gives better answers than averaging your whole home.
What happens after I finish?: You see your results immediately on the page — no waiting for an email. Maria reviews the answers personally and follows up the way you asked to be contacted. There is never a charge, and you are never handed off to a call center.
Do I have to give my contact information?: You answer every question first and only share contact details at the end, so you always know what you are getting before you decide. Your information is used to send your results and follow up — it is not sold.