Measuring Up [An Update]

We’re excited to share that we now offer three different modelling scales, allowing us to create a beautifully accurate miniature of any home — from a tiny cottage to a sprawling country house. To make things simpler, we’ve updated our Measuring Up instructions. The old “30 × 30 × 30 m” rule no longer applies; each scale now has its own maximum size:

• Micro (1:100) – up to 17.5 × 17.5 × 17.5 m

• Meso (1:150) – up to 25 × 25 × 25 m

• Macro (1:200) – up to 35 × 35 × 35 m

You don’t need to decide which scale your model will be created in. Our in-house architect will choose the scale that will best showcase your home, ensuring it prints perfectly and captures all the detail possible. This guide simply helps you understand which scale is likely to be selected.

The only details you need to provide are the number of storeys and number of façades, because these determine the price of your model.

What We Need From You

Storeys

Please tell us how many storeys your home has. This affects the price and helps us understand its overall form.

To make things simple, follow these rules of thumb:

• Count up to the highest “full” storey. Example: A two-storey house with a single-storey extension is still two storeys overall.

• Dormer roofs or half-storeys should not be counted.

• Basements, cellars, and attic rooms do not count as storeys.

• Homes built on hills or stepped sites should be counted by the highest level visible from any elevation.

Façades (Faces)

Façades are the exterior sides of the building that we model.

• A mid-terrace usually has 2 façades

• A semi-detached or end-terrace has 3 façades

• A detached home has 4 façades

The more façades we model, the more time the architectural team spends designing and finishing your miniaturised home — which is why façade count influences price.

If your house has extensions, don’t worry; we include them seamlessly as part of the attached façade.

You may also choose a single-sided model, either due to limited photos or simply preference. For these, we model the front façade and the overall massing to keep proportions clear.

Finding the Dimensions of Your Home

While you no longer need to confirm a single size threshold, it can be helpful to understand your home’s approximate dimensions so you can gauge which scale we’re likely to choose.

There are three easy ways to do this:

1. Using Drawings

If you have drawings, they are ideal:

• Architectural drawings (from an extension or renovation)

• Sales or lettings plans

• Historic or archive drawings

  
  

Most drawings include dimensions or a scale bar.

2. Using Online Maps

Tools like Google Maps or Bing Maps offer simple measuring functions.

In Google Maps:

1. Switch to Satellite view

2. Right-click and choose Measure Distance

3. Click once to start measuring and again to finish

This method helps you measure width and depth. For height, a good rule of thumb is:

• 3 m per storey + 3 m for the roof

3. Measuring in Person

A tape measure works perfectly for smaller properties or where map data is unclear — though it may be harder for terraced homes or houses with multiple storeys.

Why Scale Matters

Now that we offer three scales, each home can be modelled in a way that best highlights its character:

• Micro (1:100) – Best for small or highly detailed homes

• Meso (1:150) – Our original “Archetype” scale; ideal for most typical UK homes

• Macro (1:200) – Ideal for larger homes or expansive plots

Whichever scale is chosen, the price returns to the key factors: storeys and façades, not scale.

Need Help?

Homes in the UK come in every shape and style — which is exactly what makes modelling them so enjoyable for us. If your home doesn’t fit neatly into these categories, or you’re unsure about anything at all, just get in touch. We’re always happy to help.

And don’t forget: If you have architectural scale drawings we can work from, we offer a 25% discount on your model. Email them to us before ordering, and we’ll send you a discount code to apply at checkout.