Will it Fit

Measuring for Delivery

Make sure to measure the space you’re planning on putting the piece of your dreams. It’s helpful to consider your surrounding area and account for anything that can’t be moved. Often, it might be helpful to lay masking tape or old newspapers in the outline of your piece to ensure a perfect fit. 

1. Doorways

Measure from the inside of your doorjambs. Be careful to note how wide your doors can open, and accommodate for doorknobs. If the doors can be removed, that might be a good idea to prevent damages. Always try and choose the doors that might offer the most generous space.

2. Stairways

Measure the width of your stairway (taking account if you have a handrail or post), and the height from the top and bottom steps to the ceiling. Be sure to look out for any sloped or curved surfaces. If your stairwell has a landing, make sure your piece can fit on and around it, both width and height.

3. Obstacles

Account for any low-hanging ceiling lamps or fans, breakable decorations that cannot be removed, stairway banisters or turns, or angled ceilings or walls. Be sure to completely clear a path for your piece; it’s always helpful to make more space than you think you’ll need, if possible.

 4. Hallways

Be sure that every hallway on route to your final destination has enough room to accommodate your piece, especially if you anticipate any twist or turns you may have to make. Measure the height, width and depth, making sure the shortest measurement of your furniture is less than the width of your hallway.

5. Clear a Path

Plan your route and clear it out. Make sure you have a good game plan on how to get your furniture to it's final location. Planning ahead can save a lot of time and hassle when your furniture arrives. Remember, the quickest route might not always be the easiest. Plan for all the twists and turns that it might need to take as it enters your home.

6. Outside Area

Don't forget to measure the area around the entry point you plan to take your furniture in. Be aware of gates, porches, outdoor, and flower beds just to name a few. This always includes building lobbies and all paths to your apartment, loft or studio.

Lifts

If you live in a building with an lift, it’s essential that you measure not only the interior of your lift, but also the door openings themselves. Taking diagonal measurements from the bottom of the doors to the back upper corner of the lift are helpful for taller pieces. Also, you may want to ask your building management about service lift access, if it exists.

Comparing Your Furniture

Sometimes the best way to know what you want is to compare it to what you have. Comparing your current sofas measurement with ours will give you an idea of how big our pieces are. For example, if you find that your current sofa doesn't have enough seating depth for your legs, you'll want to find a sofa of ours that has a deeper seating depth dimensions.

Give us a call on 01244 316041 if you have any questions regarding the sizing of any of our furniture.