{"id":190,"date":"2017-07-19T11:33:35","date_gmt":"2017-07-19T18:33:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.article.com\/?p=190"},"modified":"2022-04-26T14:57:13","modified_gmt":"2022-04-26T21:57:13","slug":"how-to-measure-furniture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.article.com\/blog\/how-to-measure-furniture\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Measure Your Space"},"content":{"rendered":"

You’ve found your next piece of furniture<\/a> \u2014 now all you have to do is purchase it and get it delivered, right? Not quite. To avoid any surprises and have a seamless delivery day, you’ll want to measure your space first.<\/p>\n

Not only will you want to make sure your dream modern sofa<\/a> is the right scale for your space, you’ll also need to know if it\u2019ll even fit through the door. For instance, 500 square foot condo and an open-concept modernist mansion<\/a> may require slightly different considerations.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve all heard or lived nightmare stories of getting a pull-out couch stuck in the stairwell. But there\u2019s a pretty easy fix to avoid that drama: think ahead and get out your measuring tape. (Or outsource it<\/a>. That\u2019s totally cool too.)<\/p>\n

Step 1:<\/strong> Visualize.<\/h2>\n

Once your furniture is actually in your space, well, it’ll be in your space \u2026 which means your path to the hallway, access to electrical outlets, or sight lines to the window might suddenly be blocked by a new six-foot piece of art (if we do say so ourselves). A little make-believe goes a long way in advance of delivery day.<\/p>\n

Use masking tape to outline the exact dimensions of your new furniture on the floor. This will help you visualize and get a sense of how it will impact your space.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Step 2:<\/strong> Measure Everything.<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s not just your room measurements that matter, but the length, width, and height of the actual furniture itself. Sketching out a floor plan with accurate proportions can be a helpful way to see the big picture before you buy that new mid-century sofa<\/a>. The dimensions of every article are available online, so you can do your homework well before moving day.<\/p>\n

Some spacing basics:<\/p>\n