How to Measure for Sectional Furniture?

Answer 1

Sectional furniture usually consists of multiple sofa pieces that can be resting together or separated in different spots in a room. They are made mainly to create more space for seating, with less side arms. The most important thing to do before purchasing any sectional sofa is to measure. You need to get the width and length of the available space of the room. The pieces also have to fit through any doors, elevators, stairwells, and hallways that will be in its path.

The first thing to measure is the wall or region of the room where the sofa will be put. Note down all of your measurements and take this sheet to the furniture store with you. If you are measuring from a corner, you need to measure both walls that the sectional will go on. They should be written as their own numbers because they could be different amounts. This will keep you from get a large left side when you actually need a larger right side.

The next thing to measure is the width. You need to make sure that there is room for a recliner or a pull out bed. If you want these features, you need to have enough room to pull them out, so write out how much space is available from the wall. Also, check to see that there will still be enough walking room between the sectional and any walls and tables, as sectionals are wider than normal couches.

If you have a door that opens into the room, measure how much space it reaches. Then, add on room that you will need to walk. This way, the door should not hit your new sectional and can open completely. If there is a window, measure from the from to the sill. The sectional should not go above this ledge. If it does, part of the window will be covered, not allowing all of the light to come through. Finally, measure every door, elevator, and hallway that the sectional will have to pass through. Someone at the furniture store will help you to find the perfect sectional to meet all of these specifications.