Browsing: Doorways & Moving

A corner is a pivot problem, not a lifting problem. Learn the hook method, the hallway math that predicts a stuck sofa, and when to disassemble instead of forcing it.

Measure every doorway, hallway, stair and elevator on the delivery route, then compare against the furniture’s width, depth, height and diagonal depth before you order the piece.

A 30-inch door leaves about 28 to 29 inches of clear opening. Most sofas need the tilt-and-pivot method to get through. Measure the opening, the sofa’s diagonal depth, and your hallway swing room before moving day.