Compare room and furniture dimensions before trying a new layout.
A quick size check can reveal which measurements need a closer look. Enter room and furniture dimensions in the same unit and compare the rectangular footprints. Leave the full layout, access and installation decisions for a careful check of the actual space.
Read the practical guideUse centimeters for each measurement. This is a rectangle comparison; it does not include doors, turning space, access requirements or installation clearances.
Keep the item, the room and the route into the room as three separate measurement tasks.
Start with the furniture’s full outside dimensions. Include parts that project beyond the main body, such as handles, arms or supports. Check whether a quoted product size describes an assembled item, its packaging or only one section. Write down which measurement is the width and which is the depth. For an adjustable or moving item, record the space it uses in the positions you expect to use. Keep the source of the dimensions with the note so it can be checked.
Draw the room and add doors, windows, built-in storage, radiators and other features that affect placement. A simple rectangle can help with a first calculation, but it will not show every obstruction or change in wall shape. Measure the part of the room where the item would sit and compare it with the actual furniture dimensions. Allow for the way people and objects move through the space. The footprint tool compares numbers; it does not approve a finished layout.
Furniture can fit in its intended position while being difficult to bring through a doorway or around a turn. Treat the delivery route as a separate question. Ask the supplier or installer what measurements, assembly options and access details it needs before an order or a move. Packaging and handling requirements can affect that plan. Do not use a floor-area ratio to conclude that an object can be transported safely, installed correctly or placed without affecting required access.
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