Sofa Measuring

Chances are, any new piece of furniture you buy will have to do quite a bit of traveling through your home to get to its intended location. Will it fit? Is there enough clearance to get through all the doors and hallways? Here are the measuring guidelines you need to know to make furniture-moving day go smoothly.

Sofa Measuring

Sectional Measuring

Measuring Your House

Measure, Measure, Measure
Other than being home during your schedule delivery time - measuring is the second most important thing you can do to make your delivery process smooth and pain free. Chances are, any new piece of furniture you buy will have to do quite a bit of traveling through your home to get to its intended location. Will it fit? Is there enough clearance to get through all the doors and hallways? Here are the measuring guidelines you need to know to make furniture-moving day go smoothly.

Before Delivery:
1. Measure from the floor to the top of the doorway (height).
2. Measure between the narrowest parts of the doorway’s width (inside the doorjambs).
3. Measure the amount of room from the doorway to the nearest opposite wall in the hallway.

Doorway + Hallway Clearance
Pay special attention to door clearance, and make sure you consider a hallway’s tight corners. In some cases, a door opens into a hall that immediately turns left or right —you need to measure that area to make sure your furniture can clear that corner.

Special Note
If you’ve measured the width of your piece and have found it isn’t going to fit through the front door, don’t panic — you may still have some options. If you’re close (within an inch or two), consider removing the door from its hinges — the extra space is often just enough to let a tight fit squeeze by. If removing the door still isn’t enough, consider shifting the piece. Can it fit through if tilted on its side or held at an angle? Sofas, in particular, often need to be held diagonally in order to fit through entryways. If you're not sure if your item will fit in your home or need help give us a call at: 802.772.4341.