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How to Measure for Furniture Delivery

How to Measure for Furniture Delivery

30th August 2023

These are our top tips on how to measure for furniture delivery. They come from years of delivering furniture ourselves and bespoke furniture is also available.

All these steps will make the furniture delivery process run more smoothly for you and those delivering. We recommend, however, doing these measurements before you purchase. But, if all else fails, there's always our bespoke furniture option.

How To Ensure Your Furniture Will Fit

Before you make your purchase, begin by measuring the access points. This will determine the best path for the delivery of your furniture.

Top tip: Map out the space with newspaper or mark it with masking tape. This will help you to check that your new piece of furniture is in proportion with the rest of the room.

These three images will help you to see the size constraints:

1. Take the measurements of the entryways that your piece of furniture will go through. Then note both the height (A) and the width (B).

2. Measure the entry clearance (C). This is the distance from the wall, through the doorway, to the opposite wall in your hallway.

3. Make sure to take into account low lying lamps (D), ceiling heights (E), pictures on the wall (F), staircases and banisters (G).

Which Dimensions Do You Need to Know?

Once you have taken your access measurements, you will then need to consider what item of furniture you wish to buy; an armchair, a two-seater sofa or something much bigger.

Here at F&P Interiors, we will provide you with full measurements for your new piece of furniture, so you can ensure it will fit. Sit down and compare it to your access measurements to make sure you can safely carry it to its new home. We completely understand that the measuring tape can get the better of you, so please contact us if you need help.

What if the Furniture I Like Won't Fit?

If our standard sizes do not work with your home, we also offer a bespoke service. We can tailor the furniture to your specific requirements. Additionally, larger items, and corner sofa’s can be delivered in multiple parts. They can then be assembled on site to ensure your home can accommodate your dream piece of furniture.

As well as custom sizes, our bespoke option offers design changes. For example, a three-seater sofa can come with a chaise on the left or the right...

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