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How the furniture fit check works
The calculator compares the furniture width and depth with the room in its standard and 90-degree rotated orientations. It selects the orientation with the most balanced remaining space, then compares half of that space with your requested clearance.
Remaining space = room dimension − furniture dimension
Side clearance = smaller remaining dimension ÷ 2
Opening check = at least one rectangular furniture face fits the opening
Measure before buying
Measure the usable room, the furniture at its widest assembled points, and the clear inside size of the tightest doorway. Include handles, cushions, trim, door swings, radiators, columns, and other fixed obstacles on a separate room sketch.
For a step-by-step workflow, read the room and furniture measuring guide.
Compare both orientations before ordering
This worked example uses a chosen 360 × 300 cm clear room and a 220 × 90 cm sofa. The requested clearance is 60 cm per side. It illustrates why a fitting footprint and useful walking space are separate questions.
| Orientation | Remaining length | Remaining width | Smallest side clearance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 220 cm along room length | 140 cm | 210 cm | 70 cm |
| 90 cm along room length | 270 cm | 80 cm | 40 cm |
Both rectangles fit the room. Only the first orientation reaches the chosen 60 cm clearance on every side when centered. Real seating may sit against a wall, so move the outline on a floor sketch and measure the actual walking route.
Now check a chosen 100 × 205 cm delivery opening. A 220 × 90 × 85 cm assembled sofa has a 90 × 85 cm face that passes this simple face-size check. That result says nothing about turning the sofa through a hallway or around a stair landing. Record those dimensions separately before purchase.