How to Measure Your Room for a Custom Sofa — Complete Guide

Tools You'll Need

• Measuring tape (at least 5 meters long)
• Paper and pencil
• Phone (for photos)
• Optional: straight edge for marking walls

7 Measurements to Take

1. Wall Length (Where Sofa Will Sit)

• Stand at one corner of the wall
• Extend tape to the other end
• Note the full length in centimeters
• Measure at 3 heights (top, middle, bottom) — walls aren't always straight

2. Door Width

• Measure doorway width from frame to frame
• Include door trim
• Example: If door is 92 cm, sofa must be narrower

3. Hallway Width

• Measure narrowest point of hallway
• Include any corners or turns
• Note width and height

4. Staircase Width (If Needed)

• Measure stair width
• Measure stair height and depth
• Note any tight turns

5. Sofa Placement Depth

• Stand where sofa will be
• Measure from wall to where you want the front of sofa
• Leave 1-2 meters clearance for walkway

6. Clearance Behind Sofa

• If sofa is floating, ensure 30-50 cm space behind
• Helps with air circulation and cleaning

7. Ceiling Height

• Measure floor to ceiling
• Most sofas are 80-85 cm tall
• Ensures furniture looks proportional for the space

Step-by-Step Measurement Process

Step 1: Draw a Room Sketch

• Draw walls roughly to scale
• Mark door locations
• Mark windows
• Mark obstacles (pillars, AC vent, etc.)

Step 2: Take All 7 Measurements

• Write each measurement on your sketch
• Take a photo of the sketch

Step 3: Take Room Photos

• Full room from doorway
• Wall where sofa will sit
• Corner view
• Doorway and hallway leading to room

Step 4: Send to Us

• Room sketch with measurements
• 3-4 photos of the room
• Your sofa preference (3-seater, L-shaped, recliner)
• Fabric preference (if known)

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Measuring only horizontally — Walls aren't always straight. Measure at 3 heights.
• Forgetting the door — A 95cm sofa won't fit through an 85cm door.
• Estimating — Always measure. Never guess.
• Ignoring the return journey — Sofa fits down the hallway but gets stuck on staircase corner.