Will it fit?

Make sure your new furniture and home items fit into your space before you order. Taking a few minutes to measure now can avoid delivery problems, damage, or extra return fees.

How to Check if It Will Fit

1. Measure Your Entry Points

Measure your front and side doors (height and width)

Measure any internal doors that the item must pass through

Always measure the narrowest point, not the frame itself

2. Measure Hallways & Corners

Measure the width of hallways

Note any turns or bends

Make sure furniture can navigate corners without hitting obstacles

3. Check Stairs & Landings

Measure stair width

Measure ceiling height above landings

Think about how the item will pivot around tight turns

4. Measure the Final Room

Make sure the item fits where you want it to go

Allow extra space for movement (e.g., sitback, walking space, opening doors)

5. Compare to Product Dimensions

Every product page shows dimensions

Compare your space measurements to those shown

Add 5–10 cm extra on all measurements to allow safe manoeuvring

Pro Tips

Use a metal tape measure for accuracy

Get someone to help for large items

Clear paths of obstacles before delivery

Check box sizes if the item ships in pieces

Why This Matters

If an item doesn’t fit through your doorway, hall, or staircase, delivery partners may not be able to bring it into your home — and you may be charged a return or redelivery fee.

Final Advice

A few simple measurements now save time, stress, and money on delivery day. Ensuring a smooth delivery means you can enjoy your new furniture with confidence.

Will It Fit? | Elystra Living

Buying guide

Will it fit?

Make sure your new furniture fits into your home before you order. A few minutes of measuring now can save time, stress, and money on delivery day.

5-minute read Works for all rooms Add 5–10 cm clearance

Doors & entry points Measure front door, side door, and any internal doors the item must pass through.

Hallways & corners Check widths and any turns or bends furniture must navigate without hitting obstacles.

Stairs & landings Note stair width, ceiling height above landings, and how the item will pivot at tight turns.

Add 5–10 cm clearance Always add extra to your measurements to allow safe manoeuvring through every space.

Step by step

How to check if it will fit

Work through each step before placing your order. Every point on the route matters — from the front door to the final room.

Measure your entry points

The first barrier is often the front or side door. If the item can’t get through the entrance, nothing else matters. Measure carefully before you do anything else.

Measure front and side doors — both height and width

Measure every internal door the item must pass through

Always measure the narrowest point — not the door frame itself

Account for the door handle protruding into the opening

Measure hallways & corners

Once through the door, the hallway and any corners are the next challenge. Large pieces of furniture are long and inflexible, and tight corners are often where problems arise.

Measure the width of each hallway the item must travel through

Note any turns or right-angle bends along the route

Make sure furniture can navigate corners without hitting walls or radiators

Check ceiling height in hallways for tall items

Check stairs & landings

Stairs are often the trickiest part of a delivery. Items that travel upstairs need to clear the stair width, pivot around the landing, and clear the ceiling — all at the same time.

Measure the stair width at the narrowest point

Measure the ceiling height directly above landings and mid-flight

Think carefully about how the item will pivot at tight turns

For very large items, consider whether self-assembly in the room is an option

Measure the final room

Getting the item into the room is one thing — making sure it sits comfortably once it’s there is another. Allow generous living space around the piece, not just clearance to get it through the door.

Confirm the item fits in the intended position

Allow extra space for practical use — sitting back, walking around, opening doors and drawers

Check the ceiling height for tall items like wardrobes or shelving

Consider radiators, skirting boards, and light switches that may affect placement

Compare to product dimensions

Every product page on the Elystra Living website shows full dimensions. Once you have your measurements, compare them carefully — and always add a safety buffer.

Check the product page for width, depth, and height

Compare your space measurements to those shown on the product listing

Add 5–10 cm extra on all measurements to allow safe manoeuvring

If the item ships in pieces, check the box dimensions too — they may be larger than the assembled product

Expert advice

Pro tips for a smooth delivery

Use a metal tape measure

Fabric or retractable plastic tapes can sag and give inaccurate readings over longer distances. A rigid metal tape gives you the most reliable measurement every time.

Get someone to help for large items

Two people can hold a tape across a wide space far more accurately than one person alone. It also helps to have someone make a note of measurements as you go.

Clear the path before delivery day

Remove coats, shoes, bicycles and anything else from hallways and routes before your delivery arrives. A clear path speeds things up and avoids last-minute stress.

Check box sizes for flat-pack items

If an item ships in flat-pack form, the box dimensions can sometimes be larger than the assembled product. Always check the packaging dimensions listed on the product page.

Why this matters — please read before ordering

If an item doesn’t fit through your doorway, hallway or staircase, our delivery partners may not be able to bring it into your home. In that situation, the item may be returned and you may be charged a return or redelivery fee. It is your responsibility to ensure the delivery address and access route are suitable before placing your order. Please review our Delivery & Returns Policy for full details.

Quick reference

What to measure — at a glance

Use this as a checklist while you walk through your home with a tape measure.

Entry points

Front door width_______ cm

Front door height_______ cm

Side / back door width_______ cm

Internal door width_______ cm

Internal door height_______ cm

Hallways & stairs

Hallway width_______ cm

Hallway height_______ cm

Stair width_______ cm

Landing width_______ cm

Ceiling above landing_______ cm

The final room

Room width_______ cm

Room length_______ cm

Ceiling height_______ cm

Intended space width_______ cm

Intended space depth_______ cm

Remember to add 5–10 cm to each measurement before comparing to product dimensions.

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