Take a few measurements before a piece arrives: the way in, the room around it and the height you need.
Rules of thumb
Doorway
Measure the clear opening, with the door open.
Stairs
Check the width, the tightest turn and the ceiling.
Room
Leave space to walk around the piece and open doors.
We use cookies to improve your experience, analyse traffic, and personalise content. You can accept all, reject non-essential, or manage your preferences. Cookie policy
01 The way in
A piece that fits the room can still stop at the front door. Measure the narrowest point on the way in and compare it with the piece, not just its box.
Doorway width
Measure the clear opening with the door open, at the narrowest point.
Doorway height
Check the frame and anything above it, including a low beam or a light fitting.
Stairs and turns
Measure the width, the tightest corner and the ceiling above each landing.
Lift and hallway
Check the lift door, the cabin depth and the turn from the hall.
The piece itself
Compare its width, depth and diagonal with every opening on the route.
02 The room
01
Mark the footprint with tape, then walk around it. A piece that fits with no room to pass will feel wrong.
02
Leave about a metre where people pass, and more where a chair pulls out or a drawer opens.
03
Check the swing of room doors, cupboard doors and drawers before you place a piece.
04
Keep wood and upholstery away from radiators and strong direct sun.
05
Look at the piece from the doorway, not only up close, and check it against the other pieces in the room.
03 Seat heights
The height of a seat and the height of the table work together. Check both against the people who will use them.
Dining chair
Seat height typically 430 to 470 mm, so the forearms rest close to the table top.
Dining table
Top height typically 720 to 750 mm above the floor.
Lounge chair
Seat height typically 380 to 450 mm, with a deeper seat for a relaxed sit.
Sofa
Seat height typically 400 to 450 mm; check the seat depth against the room.
Coffee table
Top height typically 400 to 450 mm, close to the height of the sofa seat.
These are typical ranges, not a rule for every piece or every body. Product pages give the exact dimensions.
04 Before you order
01
Measure the space where the piece will go, plus the doorways, stairs and hallways on the way in, and compare against the dimensions on each product page.
02
Leave room to move around each piece and check that doors and drawers can open fully. Product pages list the exact dimensions of every item.
03
Following the care instructions for each piece helps wood and upholstery keep their finish over time.
04
Send us the piece and your room measurements and we will help you choose the right size. Contact us.
Know the fit
Seating, tables and storage, and the lighting that finishes a room.
