If you’ve had your eye on some of our larger pieces, whether that’s a new dining table, sink-into sofa or timeless cabinet, our warehouse sale is the perfect time to find one you can take home.  

And if you have a particular space in mind, it’s worth measuring it up to ensure the treasures you find will physically fit into your home. For narrow hallways, spiralling staircases and low ceilings can sometimes get in the way.  

To help, we’ve put together this short guide to read ahead of the day you’re planning to visit. Before you start, we recommend that you have a tape measure to hand.  

1. The front door

Provided the furniture won’t need to turn around a corner as soon as it enters your front door you can find your design’s smallest measurements (usually the height of the sofa, the width of the armchair, or the depth of pieces like wardrobes and dressers). If your door width is greater than this, then it’ll fit through. Remember to take into account the door itself, unless you’re able to take it off its hinges or it can be opened 180°. And it’s always best to leave a little extra space (three-five centimeters) as wiggle room.

If there’s a wall opposite your front door that your piece will need to turn to avoid, it may be easier to take it in upright or on its side, especially if it’s a long, tall or wide design such as a sofa or wardrobe. Again, make sure to allow for wiggle room and be aware of any low-hanging light fittings.

Some of our larger and heavier designs (like dressers and kitchen cabinets) can be separated into sections to make delivery that bit easier. A member of our team will be able to let you know if the pieces you have chosen will do this.

2. Internal doors and hallways

Working out whether your piece will be able to make its way through your house to its final spot is very much the same as seeing if it’ll fit through your front door. If the width or height of the door or hallway (depending on which way the piece will be carried through) is greater than the furniture’s size, then it’ll fit.

Just be sure to remember any low-hanging or wall-mounted light fittings and obstacles that can’t be moved, such as radiators.

3. Up (or down) the stairs

If you’ll need to carry your design up or down a staircase, you’ll just need to make sure you note down the width of the stairs or the space between the stairs and the ceiling. If this measurement is greater than the piece of furniture you’ve found, it will fit. 

Sometimes it’s necessary to lift a piece over the banister, especially if you have tight turns on your staircase. If you think that you’ll need to do this, just make sure there’s enough room between the banister and the ceiling. 

4. Lifts

If you access your home using a lift, be sure to check the measurements of the lifts opening (the same as measuring your front door), as well as the depth of the lift. 

As some of our pieces can be quite heavy, it’s also worth checking the lift’s maximum load prior to attending. 

Should you have any other questions our Customer Experience team are on hand to help. You can call them on 01793 934011 (Monday to Friday (8am-6pm), Saturday (9am-5:30pm), Sunday (10am-4pm). You can also talk to us through our live chat feature.