Guides

Which walls to measure, and where to start.

Overall width, body depth, and chaise depth explained.

How much space to leave, and why it matters.

Width and depth limits for a common room size, worked out.

What the terms mean, and which one your room actually needs.

Chair-only space versus a main walking route.

The largest table that leaves comfortable clearance on every side.

Where 36 inches falls against each clearance target.

Reading dimensions from Canadian, US, and metric retailers.

Doorway, hallway, and stairwell delivery math — a different question from room fit.

What the terms mean, typical sizes, and how each maps to the calculator.

The standard 14–18 inch range, and why it's different from walkway clearance.

Typical size ranges by category, for narrowing things down before you've picked a product.