How to Measure Your Room for a New Sofa: A Simple Guide Before You Visit Our Stores
Avoid delivery day surprises! Learn how to measure your space for the perfect sofa fit, then visit our Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire showrooms for expert advice.
How to Measure Your Room for a New Sofa
Choosing your dream sofa is exciting - until you realise it doesn’t fit through the doorway or overwhelms your living room.
Before you fall in love with a design, a few quick measurements can save time, stress, and disappointment on delivery day.
At our furniture showrooms near Sandy and St Ives, we help customers every week make sure their new sofa fits perfectly - from compact two-seaters to spacious corner sofas. Here’s how to do it right.
1. Measure Your Doorways and Hallways
It’s the first and most common place where things go wrong!
Use a tape measure to check:
Front and internal door widths
Hallway turns or tight corners
Staircase height and bannisters
Lift dimensions (if applicable)
👉 Hi-Sell Tip: Write down each measurement - width, height, and diagonal depth. You’ll need these when browsing sofas.
2. Measure Your Room Space
Next, make sure the sofa fits comfortably within your living space.
Measure your room width and depth.
Use masking tape to mark the sofa’s footprint on the floor.
Leave enough room for walkways and side tables.
If you plan a corner sofa, measure both walls and note radiators or window sills.
👉 Hi-Sell Tip: Stand back and visualise how the sofa will look from every angle.
3. Don’t Forget Delivery Access
A perfectly measured sofa is no good if it can’t reach your living room!
Check whether your sofa will need to go:
Through narrow doorways
Around tight stairs
Over bannisters or through windows
Our delivery team can help with access checks before you buy - just ask in-store.
4. Think About Scale and Proportion
A small sofa in a large room can look lost, while an oversized one can dominate the space.
When in doubt, bring your measurements into store - we’ll help you compare models side-by-side.
5. Visit Us In-Store for Expert Advice
Online shopping is convenient, but nothing beats seeing your sofa in person.
At our independent furniture stores near Sandy and St Ives, you can:
Test different seat depths and firmness levels
Explore hundreds of fabrics and finishes
Get tailored advice from our experienced team
We’ll even help double-check your measurements before ordering - and our free local delivery ensures a smooth experience from start to finish.
Why Visit Us Before You Buy
✅ Over 40 years of family-run experience
✅ Expert advice from local staff who care
✅ Free delivery within 50 miles
✅ Quality sofas from trusted British brands — including Alstons, Ercol, G Plan, and Parker Knoll