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Chair & Chaise Cover Measuring Guide

How to Measure for a Chair or Chaise Cover

How To Measure For Chair Or Chaise Covers

These measuring instructions will guide you through the process of measuring your chair or chaise lounge furniture pieces for a custom cover. Our custom made furniture covers require width, length, back height and front height meausrements with an optional top offset to accomodate cushions. All of these dimensions can be adjusted in 1 inch increments.
  • Cover Width Measurement

    Step 1 - Cover Width

    Measure the width of your chair or chaise as shown in the image on the left. Be sure to measure the widest point of your furniture.

    Round the width measurement up to the nearest 1 inch.

  • Cover Length Measurement

    Step 2 - Cover Length

    Measure the length of your chair or chaise as shown in the image on the left. Be sure to measure the full length of your furniture.

  • Cover Back Height Measurement

    Step 3 - Cover Back Height

    Measure the back height of your chair or chaise and deduct at least 2 inches from your measurement so the cover does not touch the floor.

  • Cover Front Height Measurement

    Step 4 - Cover Front Height

    Measure the front height of your chair or chaise and deduct at least 2 inches from your measurement so the cover does not touch the floor. If your chair has arms, measure to the top of the arms before deducting.

  • Cover Top Offset Measurement

    Step 5 - Cover Top Offset

    If you would like to accomodate cushions underneath your furniture cover, you can adjust the top offset.

    Put your cushion on your furniture and measure the combined thickness of both your furniture back frame and the cushion itself.

Need Help Measuring?
If you have questions about measuring or need help with measuring for a custom chair or chaise cover, our customer service agents are happy to help.
Measuring Tips
Required Measurements
  • Width
  • Length
  • Back Height
  • Front Height
  • Top Offset (optional)


Use The Right Tools
For the most accurate results, we recommend using a rigid measuring tool such as a carpenter's tape measure or a measuring stick. Avoid using 'soft' measuring tools such as tailor's tape.

Round Your Measurements
Your measurements should be rounded up to the nearest 1 inch as cover dimensions on our site can be adjusted in 1 inch increments.