How To Measure Your Room
Before choosing furniture, consider the windows, closets, heating vents and electrical outlets in the room. Does a door open into the space? What about lighting - will you use table lamps, or would floor lamps work better? Next, measure the perimeter of the room and draw a simple floor plan to plot your furniture placement.

In addition to each room's standard furnishings, you'll want to plan for other items such as armoires, ottomans and accent tables. Don't forget the details. A bench at the end of the bed or extra storage can make a difference in any room.

How To Measure For Delivery
Once you've determined that your new furniture will fit your space, it is important that it can be delivered through all entryways, elevators and up all stairways.

Follow these simple guidelines to help ensure an efficient delivery:

Measure the height and width of your entryways, including elevator doors and interiors.

Measure the furniture to be delivered and determine if it can go straight through entryways or if it will have to go in at an angle or on end.

For upholstered furniture, such as sofas and chairs, measure the overall length, depth, back height and diagonal depth. Diagonal depth is helpful when determining if the piece can be brought in on end. To determine the diagonal depth, measure from the top of the back to the front of the arm. Find the mid-point of that measurement and measure from the mid-point to the lower back leg.

For wood furniture, such as armoires and bookcases, measure the overall height, width and depth. Diagonal height (from top left corner to bottom right corner) is helpful when determining if the piece can be brought in on a tilt.

Make sure that there is a clear and unobstructed path in front of and beyond each doorway. Make note of any fixtures, decorative moldings, interior walls, ceiling heights, stairwells and banisters that may pose an obstacle once inside.