You do not need to be a drafter to review a floor plan intelligently. Focus on how you will live or operate in the space — then let professionals handle technical coordination.
First pass: rooms and flow
Trace the path from entry to kitchen, baths, and private rooms. Note bottlenecks and dead ends.
Dimensions and scale
Trust dimensions over eyeballing a phone screenshot. Furniture sizes matter — ask for a furniture layout if needed.
Doors, windows, storage
Swing conflicts, glare, privacy, and closet count create daily friction when ignored.
What to leave to professionals
Structure, code egress math, and system coordination. Raise lifestyle concerns early; do not redesign beams by committee.