Many people purchase new furniture without paying attention to the exact size and then face a problem when the “furniture delivery people” can’t maneuver it through their entryway, hallways, or stairs. And even if they can, it may not fit in the room.
So before purchasing new furniture for your home, you must measure multiple parts of your home carefully to know what furniture dimensions will fit through the front door and be suitable for your room.
Let’s look at the tools available for measuring and how to approach measuring to avoid disappointment when your new furniture is delivered.
Various measuring tools are available to help you determine the exact measurements of a room and furniture.
The most common tools are the tape measure, which is highly flexible, and the folding rule, which is ideal for measuring straight lines up to two yards. Or consider a roller tape that has an end hook to hold the tape in place while you measure.
A laser tape measure is the best for more accurate room measurement as it can calculate the distance with extreme precision. You might even find that your smartphone has such a feature.
But first, you’ll need to learn how to measure your furniture and room correctly.
By taking the following measurements of your home before purchasing new furniture, you’ll avoid the problem of it not fitting when it arrives.
To know whether you have enough room to maneuver the furniture easily to where you want to place it, you should first measure the overall length of the room from the entry point. Then measure the width of the room to find out how much space you have available to work with.
You may also need to measure the height of the walls if you’re planning on purchasing a more oversized item like an entertainment center for your living room.
If you’re purchasing a piece of furniture to complement what is already in your room, you’ll need to account for the measurement of the existing furniture as well. Doing so will ensure you don’t overcrowd your space.
It’s also important to consider any architectural features like fireplaces. And, if you want to place furniture in front of the window, you’ll need to measure the height from the floor to the bottom of the window to ensure you have enough room to accommodate what you purchase.
Measuring the entry door or elevator doorway is imperative to ensure that the entryway dimension allows space for more oversized furniture pieces like a dining table, display cabinet, or sofa.
A sofa won’t fit through the door if the width exceeds the entryway clearance level and height, nor will a display cabinet fit if the height exceeds this.
To measure the width of the door, open it as wide as possible and measure from the outer to the inner edge of the frame. This may be too narrow to carry a sofa through, so you’ll also need to measure the height of the door, as a sofa can be carried through upright.
You’ll also need the measurements of the narrowest point of any internal doors that must be navigated for your furniture to pass safely into the room where you want to place it.
With these measurements in mind, you’re sure to order the correct dimensions for your furniture.
Compared to smaller items, such as a side table or accent chairs, which are not a problem to carry up stairs, larger pieces of furniture could be an issue to transport up a staircase.
To avoid any issues, before making a purchase, you must measure your stairs from all angles, including any corners you may need to navigate.
First, measure the width of the stairs, the distance from the stairs to the ceiling from the top and the bottom stairs, and the space around the corners.
The narrowest point on the stairway should measure more than either the height or depth of the furniture to allow enough space to maneuver it.
And don’t forget to consider that banisters and handrails could be a hindrance. As light fittings can’t be moved, you must also check out the distance to them to avoid causing damage.
Not knowing how to measure furniture correctly means you might find it has the wrong dimensions when it’s delivered.
One mistake that many people make is assuming they’ve measured correctly. But measuring a second time will ensure that you’ve taken accurate measurements.
Once you have the dimensions of the room, take the window and door measurements. And don’t just assume that all windows are the same size. You’ll often find different size windows in a room, especially in older houses.
Lastly, take existing furniture measurements and check exactly where the light fixtures and ceiling fans are placed to ensure they won’t be damaged when maneuvering the furniture into the room.
Older homes have charm and personality but often have smaller, separate rooms rather than larger open floor plans. This often results in having less space to maneuver new furniture into the room.
So it’s important to know what space is available and what additional obstacles you could be faced with when the furniture is delivered.
First, you’ll need the passage measurements, so be sure to measure the width for halls and other narrow spaces for accessibility. Check out the distance to the handrails and take any door knobs, trim or irremovable items that protrude into account.
The other thing to keep in mind is that older homes might not have straight walls. So take measurements in multiple locations to confirm the size.
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