Measuring for Furniture Delivery

Falling in love with a piece of furniture is easy, but sometimes fitting it through your door isn't. Our Measuring for Furniture Delivery video and printable instructions show you how to measure your space so you can be confident your new furniture will fit into your home before you place your order. If you live within 40 miles of our stores, take advantage of our free in-home Fit Call service and leave the measuring to us.

Follow our step-by-step instructions to measure your home's doorways, hallways, stairways and even elevators.

Consider Your Entry Options

Think about which door offers the easiest access for delivery. Consider garage and patio doors that may offer more clearance. For multi-unit buildings, find out if you have access to a service entrance.

Doorways and Hallways

Measure the width and height of your doorways and hallways, taking into account any handrails, doorknobs or trim that cannot be removed. In most cases, our Delivery Associates can remove and reattach interior doors to provide more space for delivery.

Elevators

Measure the height and width of the elevator door and the interior height, width and depth. Also take the diagonal measurement from the bottom center of the door opening to the back ceiling. Be aware of handrails and overhead lights in the elevator and include them in your measurements.

Clearing the Path

Consider removing these common obstacles before delivery or include them in your measurements if they cannot be removed: light fixtures, handrails, wall art or decorative items, fire extinguishers and sprinklers, and angled or low ceilings.

Stairways

Start by measuring the width of your stairway. Include handrails in your measurements if they cannot be removed. Next, measure your stairway ceiling height in three locations: 1) from the bottom step to the ceiling 2) from any landings to the ceiling and 3) from the top step to the ceiling. Finally, measure the width and depth of any landings. If the top or bottom of your stairway leads into a wall instead of an open space, measure the distance from the stairs to the wall.

Arranging Your Furniture

Keep in mind how much access you’ll need to outlets, vents, light switches and thermostats in your room. Our Delivery Associates will place your new furniture exactly where you want it.

Will It Fit?

Compare your measurements to our furniture dimensions. Not sure if your furniture will fit? We're here to help. Call us or send us an e-mail with your measurements and the items you'd like to order. We'll determine if the furniture you want will fit into your home so you can place your order with confidence.

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