23 Mar 2018
How to Read Your Floor Plans
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Floor plans can be confusing sometimes. There are so many odd symbols, lines, and dimensions to study. What do they all mean? We’re here to answer those questions.
*Every single floor plan is unique, these are general features. For specific floor plan enquiries, call HDB.
1. Bolded lines: Structural walls
– Cannot be hacked
Interior Designer: Crescendo Interior
2. Normal lines: Walls
– Can be hacked most of the time after obtaining approval from HDB
Interior Designer: I-Bridge Design
3. Walls with line in middle
– Unique to corner units
– A special type of wall called gable-end wall is used
– Helps prevent the heat (from sun) from entering the house
Interior Designer: Ace Space Design
4. Doors (dotted)
– HDB does not provide door
*Note: Location of doors can be changed as long as they are located next to hackable walls. Doors can also be customised (solid, sliding, etc.).
Interior Designer: 9 Creation
5. Doors (normal lines)
– Doors are provided
*Note: Location of doors can be changed as long as they are located next to hackable walls. Doors can also be customised (solid, sliding, etc.).
Interior Designer: Diva’s Interior Design
6. 100 DROP
– Illustrates 100mm drop in height/level (difference in gradient)
– For washing/cleaning purposes such that water can be drained effectively
Interior Designer: Inside Living
7. Bathroom doors
– Acrylic panel folding door or laminated semi-solid timber door for 3, 4 & 5-Room
Interior Designer: Urban Habitat Design
8. W1
Window height (Could be three quarter or full)
*All dimensions are unique to different floor plans and units
Interior Designer: Inspire ID Group
9. Windows
– Swing / sliding depending on unit
Interior Designer: Lux Design
