Step 1: Measure Your New Furniture
Before looking at your layout, note the dimensions of the furniture you want to buy. You can find these on the product page:
- Width: The distance from one end to the other.
- Height: The distance from the floor to the highest point.
- Depth: The distance from the front to the back.
- Diagonal Depth: Measure from the top back corner of the frame to the bottom front corner.This is crucial for determining if the furniture can angle through tight doorways!
Step 2: Measure Your Entryways and Paths
Your furniture needs to travel from the delivery truck into its final spot. Grab a tape measure and check the clearance width and height of every point along the way:
- Front door & back door
- Hallways and tight corners
- Stairwells (width, overhead clearance, and landing turns)
- Elevator doors and interior depth (if applicable)
Pro Tip:
Look out for fixed obstacles like low-hanging light fixtures, wall sconces, radiators, or permanent handrails that might block the path.
Step 3: Compare Furniture vs. Access Points
Use this checklist to ensure a smooth delivery:
- Can it go straight in? The doorway height must be greater than the furniture’s width or the doorway width must be greater than the furniture's height or depth.
- Does it need to be angled? If your doorway is narrow, the doorway width must be greater than the furniture’s Diagonal Depth to maneuver it through.
- Can it clear the hallway? Ensure the hallway width is greater than the furniture's depth or height so the movers can navigate turns.
Step 4: Measure Your Room
Once inside, make sure the furniture fits comfortably in its final destination:
- Floor Space: Use painter's tape or newspapers to lay out the exact footprint (Width x Depth) of the furniture on your floor. Walk around it to ensure you still have plenty of traffic flow.
- Window & Wall Clearance: Check that the furniture's height won't unexpectedly block windows, light switches, or architectural features.
