How to Measure a Room for Furniture?

Measuring a room properly prevents the two most common furniture problems: pieces that will not fit through the door, and pieces that fit the room but leave nowhere to walk. This guide covers measuring at floor level in rooms that are rarely square, recording every fixed feature from radiators and sockets to chimney breasts, and measuring the full access route including hallway turns, staircase widths and doorway diagonals against packaged rather than assembled dimensions. It sets out the clearances that make a room usable, from walkways and dining chair space to wardrobe door swing, then explains how to draw a simple scaled plan and test the layout with masking tape before ordering. Room specific guidance and a final pre order checklist are included....