Free room planner & lighting gameRoom & Light Quest

A free room planner and lighting calculator game for interior design students. Drag furniture and lights into a real-size floor plan, keep walkways and clearances open, hit the lighting targets within the energy budget and earn three stars on every mission.

LV 1

Cosy Bedroom

★★★
Intern Designer
0 XP

Drag items from the shelf onto the plan, or tap one to drop it in the room. Tap an item to rotate or remove it. Grid squares are 50 cm.

Key features

What you can do with Room & Light Quest.

01

Drag and drop planning

Place beds, sofas, desks, rugs and lights at real sizes.

02

Clearance checks

Walkways and usage zones flag clashes instantly.

03

Lighting map

A lux heat map shows bright and dark areas.

04

Energy budget

Hit lux targets without exceeding the wattage limit.

05

Missions and stars

Bedroom, living room and studio missions with three-star scoring.

06

Auto-save

Your layouts are saved in your browser.

How it works

Get started in a few steps.

  1. Choose a mission and read the brief.
  2. Drag furniture onto the floor plan and rotate it to fit.
  3. Keep walkways and clearances green.
  4. Add lights and check the lux map and energy use.
  5. Submit to earn stars and unlock the next room.

Why use this game

Practical benefits for students and designers.

Think in real sizes

Learn standard furniture sizes and clearances by using them.

Light with purpose

See how ambient, task and accent lighting change a room.

Design for budgets

Balance comfort with energy efficiency.

Fun practice

Game missions make space planning feel like play.

Who is it for?

Made for learners and working designers.

  • Interior design students
  • Architecture students
  • Home decor enthusiasts
  • Students preparing for interior design entrance exams
  • Lighting design beginners

Related design concepts

The ideas behind the game, in brief.

Space planning

Arranging furniture so people can move freely. Main walkways are usually 90 cm or wider.

Lux

Lux measures light falling on a surface. A bedroom needs around 100 to 150 lux, a study desk around 300 to 500.

Layered lighting

Combine ambient, task and accent lighting for comfort and mood.

Ergonomic clearances

Space around beds, wardrobes and desks for real use, such as opening doors and pulling out chairs.

Related IMS DIA courses

Study these topics in depth at IMS Design & Innovation Academy, Noida.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Room & Light Quest?

It is a free room planner and lighting calculator game where you furnish real-size rooms and meet lighting and energy targets.

Is it accurate for real projects?

It uses typical guideline values for learning. Real projects follow local codes and a lighting designer's calculations.

Can I use it on a phone?

Yes. Drag and drop works on touch screens as well as with a mouse.

How much light does a bedroom need?

A general guide is 100 to 150 lux for ambient light, with brighter task lighting for reading.

Is it free?

Yes. The game is free and saves progress in your browser.

Which course at IMS DIA covers space planning and lighting?

Space planning, lighting and furniture design are core to the B.Des Interior Design programme.

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