A piece can fit beautifully in the room and still fail at the front door. Measure the entire route before ordering large furniture.
Record every constraint
- Exterior and interior door width and height with the door open
- Hallway width and any 90-degree turns
- Stair width, ceiling height, railings, and landings
- Elevator door, cab dimensions, and weight restrictions
- Gate width, long carries, loading docks, and building hours
Compare the packaged and component size
A sectional may ship in several manageable pieces, while a one-piece sofa requires enough diagonal clearance to pivot. Beds and dining tables often arrive partially disassembled, but dressers and cabinets usually remain full-size.
Use the diagonal
For sofas, compare the doorway with the item's width, height, depth, and diagonal depth. Removable legs may help, but never assume arms, backs, or motion mechanisms can be removed unless the manufacturer confirms it.
Photograph difficult turns
Pictures of stairs, landings, elevators, and doorways help our team and the carrier plan. Include a tape measure in the photo so the scale is visible.
Plan the room too
After confirming access, tape the final footprint and allow space for drawers, reclining, chairs, and walkways. For help, contact us or use the Lumira eDesign service.