We’d hate to see you fall in love with a piece of Furniture or an Electrical Appliance, only to bring it home and realize it doesn’t fit through your door. The guide below is to teach you how to measure for your space with techniques to determine if that sofa or cooker you’re eyeing will make it through the door.

First, let’s review our dimension standards. Imagine the item is placed up against a wall in its natural position.         

Width (Side to Side): The distance or length of the item that’s touching or stretches across the wall.

Depth (Back to Front): The distance or length it comes out from the wall and into the room.

Height (Bottom to Top): The length starting from the floor and going to the top of the piece.

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Doorways and Hallways

Measure the height and width of doorways and hallways. Account for handrails, doorknobs, trim, and hinges that can’t be removed and include those in your measurements. Also measure the entry clearance of all doors (the space between the door and the nearest wall or immovable object). Interior doors can be removed and reattached if necessary.

Elevators

If you will be using an elevator to deliver the furniture, be sure to measure it as well. Measure both the height and depth of the elevator door, as well as the interior height, width, and depth. Also, measure diagonally from the bottom center of the door opening to the back ceiling. Account for handrails and lights within the elevator, as they cannot be removed.

Stairways

Begin by measuring the width of the stairway, including handrails in the measurements if you will not be removing them. Measure the width and depth of any landings. If the top or bottom of the stairway leads to a wall, instead of an open room, measure the distance from the stairs to the wall. Finally, measure the ceiling height in three locations:​From the bottom step to the ceiling.If applicable, from landings to the ceiling.From the top step to the ceiling.

Clear a Pathway

Common obstacles to an easy delivery are removable objects that weren’t considered before the delivery. Take note of the following items in the path of your furniture delivery: light fixtures, wall art, area rugs, and more. Also, be sure to account for any immovable objects in your path, including fire sprinklers, angled or low ceilings, handrails, and more.

Handy Tip: When deciding on a layout for your new furniture or Electircal Appliances, keep in mind where the outlets, light switches, vents, and thermostats are in the room. Be sure not to cover these features if you will be accessing them frequently.

Important to Note: The guidelines above do not guarantee your purchase will fit through your entryway. Please also note any additional obstacles, such as ceiling fans, banisters, wall art, and walls or turns directly past the entry door. We also recommend clearing the floor of any rugs or debris that might get in the way of delivery.