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How To Measure Furniture For A Room In Your Home

It can be hard to measure furniture for spaces in your home. You want to make sure everything will fit properly not only in the space but through any doorways or hallways to get to it. This is why it is so important to jot down the dimensions of both your home and the furniture prior to purchasing. It would be unfortunate if you bought a beautiful couch that ends up not fitting through your door.

So let’s go over how you should measure furniture for your home.

Measure The Furniture’s Dimensions

When you look at furniture online or in a store, getting all the dimensions is key. You need the width, length, and height of the product and the packaging. You should also collect the seat height, back height, and diagonal depth. It will allow you to have an idea of how the couch will sit in your space. If you do not measure the dimensions of the product, you could be left with an oversized or very small couch that you did not expect.

Measure Dimensions of Your Living Spaces

You also need to ensure the furniture will fit through every hallway and doorway. You should find out how many packages the furniture comes in as well. This way, you will be well aware of what needs to be included. Finding out the weight of each package is important too, in case it is too heavy for you to move and you need someone to assemble it for you.

Envision Your Furniture

Once you have taken measurements, use tape or any sort of outlining device to see how a piece of furniture will fit into your space. Even if it will fit, you want to make sure there is still enough room for people to walk freely and sit comfortably. This will help make your living space a lot cozier. It will also help you envision exactly what it will be like to have that piece of furniture.

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