How to measure your space
Make sure there is space
Measure before your order
Not sure where or what to measure? Before you purchase that perfect piece of furniture, follow Aaron's tips to ensure it makes it through the door and up the stairs.
1. Doorways
Make sure to measure your doorway's height and width from the inside of your door jams. Be sure to keep in mind how wide the door can open and note features like knockers and door knobs that might get in your way.
2. Stairways
Measure the width of your stairwell and its height to the ceiling from both the bottom and top of the steps. Take note of hand rails and other features that might snag on your new purchase.
3. Fixtures
It's easy to forget about light fixtures and chandeliers that aren't normally in your way. Move what you can so they don't become inconvenient obstacles.
4. Hallways
Make sure hallways to your destination are wide enough for your piece. Consider ahead of time whether turns and corners might create jams.
5. Think ahead
The easiest way to remove obstacles is to move them ahead of time. Choose a path in advance and clear it of furniture or objects that might impede your progress.
6. Outdoors
The space outside your door is just as important as the doorway itself. Having room to stage and maneuver furniture is the first step to getting it inside.
Make sure it fits
It's not just your space you have to account for, make sure to measure your furniture too. Once you've selected an item, click "Specs" to learn its width, height, and depth. We've provided these tips to compare measurements and ensure seamless delivery:
- Your doorway's width (B) must be greater than either your furniture's depth (D), or its height (H).
- If your furniture's width (W) is greater than your clearance space (C), you may have to move it in vertically. In this case, your furniture's width (W) cannot exceed the height of your doorway (A).
WARNING:
Signs that your piece may not fit
- Your furniture's width is greater than both your clearance space (C) and the height of your door (A).
- Your furniture's depth (D) and height (H) are both greater than the width of your doorway.