How to Label Rooms and Dimensions for Portal Listings
Practical rules for room names, dimensions and abbreviations on marketing floor plans so Rightmove and Zoopla listings stay clear and consistent.
How should rooms be labelled on a listing floor plan?
Use plain room names that match the listing description (Bedroom 1, Kitchen / Diner, Bathroom), show key dimensions in metres for UK portals, and keep text large enough to read on a phone. Avoid cryptic abbreviations and furniture clutter unless your brand style requires it.
Key takeaways
- Match labels to the portal description.
- Prefer metres for UK marketing plans.
- Keep typography large and high-contrast.
- Number bedrooms consistently.
- Note open-plan areas clearly (e.g. Kitchen / Diner).
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Room naming rules
- Match the listing hierarchy (Bedroom 1 is the largest / principal)
- Use “Kitchen / Diner” for open-plan spaces
- Prefer “Bathroom” / “En-suite” over obscure codes
- Label cupboards if they affect furniture layout
Dimension rules (UK marketing)
- Metres as default
- One or two decimal places is enough for marketing
- Don’t mix mm and m on the same plan
- Overall building width can help terrace buyers
Mobile-first presentation
If a label needs a magnifying glass, it is too small. Sketchplan’s redraw style keeps text clear — see floor plan symbols and the Rightmove checklist.
Upload your sketch with a short note on labelling preferences.
- #floor plan room labels
- #floor plan dimensions
- #listing floor plan labels
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