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So, you’ve found or designed the perfect sofa and are finally ready to make the investment. If you haven’t already, now is the time to get out your tape measure to ensure your chosen suite is going to suit your desired space, and that it will fit through all of the necessary doors and hallways during the delivery process.
Of course, this can be easier said than done so, if you’re not sure where to start, we’ve put together this guide to help you out. We’ll explain which sofa dimensions you’ll need, how to measure your space, and how to collect all of the necessary measurements for delivery. Here’s everything you’ll need to know.
Find the dimensions of your chosen sofa
To ensure your chosen sofa is going to work with your space, you’re going to need the dimensions. Make sure you jot down all of the essentials: the width (W), the height (H), and the depth (D).
Depending on what kind of sofa you’re buying, there may be some other measurements you need to take into account. For example, corner sofas have two lengths (W1 and W2) that you’ll need to measure, and you’ll have to consider the depth of each section, too (D1 and D2).
Sofa beds also come with their own set of challenges when it comes to measuring them. This is because, not only do you have to work out the dimensions of the sofa component, but you’ll need to account for the depth once the bed section has been extended (ED), as you’ll want to ensure there’s enough space in front of your sofa once it’s positioned how you want it.
Here at Sofas by Saxon, we include all of our sofas’ dimensions on the corresponding product page, so you’ll always be able to find the information you need. We can also create fully bespoke sofas that are made to measure, which you’ll find helpful if you’re struggling to find one that’s the perfect size for your space. And, if there’s anything you’re unsure about, don’t hesitate to get in touch, as our experts will be happy to help.
Measure the space
As well as working out the dimensions of your sofa, you’ll have to measure where you’re going to put it in order to ensure it’s going to fit the way you want it to. Again, depending on the type of sofa you’re looking to buy, there are a few things you’ll need to consider, and we’re going to take you through those here.
You might find it helpful to map out exactly where your new piece of furniture is going with masking tape or newspaper, as this will help you to envision exactly what it’s going to look like and how much space it’ll take up. As a result, you’ll be able to check that you’ll still have plenty of room to move around your space and that you’ll have no issues when it comes to opening doors and drawers once your furniture is in place.
How to measure for a sofa
If you’re looking to buy a traditional style of sofa, such one from our Chesterfield, Lounge, Evoke, or Cherished collections, the process of measuring your space should be quite simple.
As you should already have the width (W), depth (D), and height (H) dimensions noted down, it’ll simply be a case of deciding exactly where you want to place your new piece of furniture and measuring everything out to make sure you’ll be able to achieve the look you’re going for.
Using your tape measure and some tape or newspaper, measure and mark out the size of your chosen sofa on the floor using the width and depth dimensions. Then, if you’re worried about there being any obstructions behind it, you can measure and mark out the height, too. If you’re happy with the way everything looks, you’ll be one step closer to making your purchase.
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