Co-founder, architect
Alexander is a co-founder of CarpDraw and a practising architect. He prepares technical drawings for his own projects, so he runs into the same problem every week: turning a furniture idea or a reference photo into drawings and specifications a maker can actually build from. CarpDraw is the tool he wanted for that work, and he writes here about drawings, dimensions and getting furniture from idea to build.
Copy a practical furniture specification template with dimensions, materials, finish samples, open decisions and approval tracking for a custom maker handoff.
Alexander Novak 4 October 2026 10 min read
Measure the bar underside, stool footprint and occupied space before you order. Use a worked example, two exact diagrams and a practical fitting checklist.
Alexander Novak 4 October 2026 10 min read
Plan a six-person dining table with exact size diagrams, room clearance calculations and a chair test before you order or build.
Alexander Novak 4 October 2026 11 min read
Use a plywood thickness chart without mistaking a label for a measurement. Check actual stock, test grooves and calculate clear openings before cutting.
Alexander Novak 4 October 2026 11 min read
Read width, depth and height correctly, compare W x D x H with L x W x H, and transfer labeled dimensions into a clear furniture brief.
Alexander Novak 4 October 2026 9 min read
Check bench height, depth and length, then test sitting comfort and room clearance. Includes inch and cm tables, two diagrams and a workshop brief.
Alexander Novak 3 October 2026 11 min read
Measure an end table against your sofa arm, lamp and room. Use the inch and cm reference table, two exact diagrams and a step-by-step fit check.
Alexander Novak 3 October 2026 11 min read
Measure TV feet, seated eye height and equipment depth before choosing a TV stand. Use an illustrated example and a clear maker brief.
Alexander Novak 3 October 2026 11 min read
Measure the wardrobe outside, the usable hanging space inside and the door swing in the room. A worked example shows what each number means.
Alexander Novak 2 October 2026 10 min read
