Measuring Guide

We know it’s not the most exciting part of buying beautiful furniture, but getting your measurements right can save a world of stress on delivery day. A little planning now helps make sure your new pieces fit perfectly into your space - and through your doors!

Every product page on our website includes height, width, and depth measurements to help you plan. Many larger items, such as sofas and dining tables, are designed with removable feet or legs to make delivery that little bit easier.

Getting Started

Before you fall in love with a new sofa, table or cabinet, grab your tape measure and take a moment to check a few key things:

  • Your space: Measure the area where your new piece will sit, and make sure you’ve left enough room to move around comfortably.

  • Access routes: Measure doorways, hallways, stairwells, and lifts (if you have one). Remember to think about tight corners, low ceilings or bannisters.

  • Clearance: It’s easy to forget light fittings or radiators, so make sure there’s enough space to manoeuvre.

A handy trick: lay out the footprint of your furniture on the floor using masking tape or newspaper. It’s a quick way to visualise how everything will fit before it arrives.

Living Room

When choosing a sofa or armchair, ensure you’ll still have room to move around freely - especially if you’re adding a footstool or coffee table.
If you’re ordering a larger made-to-order sofa or corner group, these usually arrive in sections and will be expertly installed by our two-person delivery teams.

Most of our sofas require a small amount of simple assembly, such as attaching the legs or feet, which also helps with access on delivery day.

Dining Room

When planning your dining area, aim to leave 50–60cm of space between the back of each chair and the nearest wall or piece of furniture. This ensures everyone can sit and move comfortably.

We offer a range of extending dining tables - ideal for family gatherings or entertaining friends. Most dining tables are delivered with their legs removed to make access easier, and our team can assemble everything for you if you’ve selected our delivery and build service.

Sideboards, Cabinets & Tall Units

If your new furniture needs to navigate narrow doorways or staircases, please double-check those dimensions before ordering. We also offer pieces that arrive in parts or partial assemblies to make things simpler for tighter spaces.

Tall items may need to be assembled on the floor and then lifted upright, so make sure your ceiling height allows for this.
For safety, we recommend fixing any freestanding furniture over 60cm tall to the wall, especially in homes with children or pets.

A Note on Packaging

Please remember that packaging dimensions can be slightly larger than the product itself. We always take great care to minimise waste and use protective materials, but it’s worth factoring in that extra space when measuring for access.

Delivery

Larger items are delivered by our expert two-man teams, who are fantastic but aren't superheroes (close though!). They’ll do everything they can to get your furniture safely into your home and set up just right.

However, it remains the customer’s responsibility to ensure that the items can fit into the property and room of choice. Please double-check your measurements before ordering.
For more details, see our Delivery Terms & Conditions - failed deliveries due to access issues will incur additional fees.

Need a Hand?

Our friendly Homebird team is always happy to help.
If you’d like advice or just want to double-check anything before placing your order, please get in touch:
📧 help@homebirdfurniture.co.uk
📞 Call any of our stores
💬 Or send us a message on social media anytime

We’re here to help make sure your new furniture finds its perfect perch at home.