How to choose furniture that fits your room
By Gallery Elmir, Tripoli, Lebanon · Updated
To choose furniture that fits, measure the room and the delivery route first, then compare each piece's layout and the pieces included in its price against those numbers. This guide covers what to measure, how to choose a sofa, bedroom set or dining set, and what to agree when you order.
Measure the room and the delivery route
Measure the room length and width, and mark doors, windows, sockets and fixed fittings on a simple sketch. Check the narrowest doorway, stair turn and lift opening along the delivery route. A piece may fit the room but still need an access plan. Share these measurements before agreeing to delivery.
Choosing a sofa or living room set
Decide how many separate seats you need and where people will walk through the room. For a corner sofa, confirm which side extends and the overall length of both sections. For a sofa bed, ask for its measurements both closed and fully open. Confirm whether armchairs, tables and cushions shown in the photograph are included.
Compare sofas and living room setsPlanning a bedroom set
Confirm the mattress dimensions separately from the bed frame dimensions. Allow room to move beside the bed and to open wardrobe doors and drawers. Check ceiling height for tall wardrobes and consider whether a dressing table or mirror will block a socket or window. Ask for a written list of the pieces included in the bedroom set.
Explore bedroom furnitureChoosing a dining arrangement
Measure the table footprint and the space needed to pull out chairs. Check whether a pedestal or corner legs affect where people can sit. Confirm the chair count, upholstery and table finish, and ask whether the sideboard in a room photograph is part of the price or a separate piece.
Browse dining room furnitureConfirm the order details
- Product name, exact configuration and the number of pieces.
- Measurements, materials, upholstery and finish; request samples where available.
- Whether the piece is in stock or made to order. At Gallery Elmir, made-to-order pieces are ready in 2 to 3 weeks.
- The final price and payment. Gallery Elmir prices are listed in US dollars and paid in cash.
- Access on delivery day: the doorway, stair and lift measurements from your sketch. Free delivery to every region of Lebanon.
- Care instructions for the upholstery or finish you choose.
Room photographs help you compare the design, but they cannot confirm dimensions or material composition. Visit our showroom in Tripoli or send the product name and your room sketch on WhatsApp to go over the details. More on delivery and ordering.