Make Sure Your Furniture Fits Before You Buy!

Measure Twice Cut Once

"Measure twice cut once" is a phrase that's often used whenever carpenters are building something. Essentially, what this old adage means is that you want to measure the wood you’re cutting twice since you may only have one opportunity to saw a board the correct length. This phrase is typically told to people who may be rushing to finish a project. This phrase can also apply to those that are thinking about buying new furniture.
When purchasing a new item for your home, you want to make sure that the furniture you’re getting fits in the room properly. To accomplish this, you need to make sure that you measure everything precisely and adequately so that you can get an accurate readout.

How to Measure for Furniture

What all do you need to measure when looking for new furniture? The answer is actually quite easy. Measure your room that you want to put furniture in. You need to get the exact measurement of the place that you’re planning on adding the furniture into that way you know the correct size of the room and know how much space you have exactly. The next step is to find out the measurements of the new furniture for sale that you are thinking of getting. If the seller cannot give you the specifics, you may have to measure all dimensions of the furniture and take notes. One of the last steps to making sure an item will work in your room is to measure the doorways that lead to the place. If you can't fit it through the entry into your home, then this effort will save you some headache later. Armed with just a few numbers, you are ready to circumvent a lot of potential snags and problems when it comes to buying a new couch, loveseat, or other assembled furnishings.

Furniture For Sale In Lubbock, Texas

At House of Furniture located in Lubbock, TX, we have all our measurements for each of our items on our website. We believe in customer satisfaction.  We also have a wide variety of each type of household furniture for sale. If you need a new bed, sofa, recliner, dining room table, or mattress, we can help you find one that will work perfectly with the size and style you need for your home!