L-Shaped Stairs: Moving Furniture Guide

90-degree turn with landing platform for reorientation

Can I move furniture up l-shaped stairs?

May require tilting or specific angles for larger items. L-Shaped Stairs have a minimum clearance of 36 inches. The 90° turn allows furniture reorientation.

Moving Difficulty: Moderate

Standard Dimensions

36"

Width

36"

Min Clearance

(Critical)

80"

Headroom

105"

Total Rise

Tread Depth:10"

Riser Height:7.5"

Number of Risers:14

Landing size: 36" × 36" provides space for furniture reorientation.

Turn Configuration

90°

landing Turn

Allows furniture reorientation at the turn point

Building Code Compliance

IRC Residential

Compliant

IBC Commercial

Compliant

ADA Accessible

Compliant

Moving Tips for L-Shaped Stairs

Measure your furniture and the stair clearance before moving
Remove doors at top and bottom of stairs for extra clearance
Use furniture sliders or moving blankets to protect walls
Have at least 2 people for heavy items
Use the landing as a rest point and pivot area
Plan your rotation before reaching the landing

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the standard dimensions of L-Shaped Stairs?

Standard l-shaped stairs have a width of 36 inches, tread depth of 10 inches, and riser height of 7.5 inches. The total rise is 105 inches with 14 risers.

Can a sofa fit up l-shaped stairs?

It depends on the sofa dimensions. L-Shaped Stairs with 36" clearance may accommodate smaller sofas (under 72" wide), but larger sectionals typically won't fit.

What is the minimum clearance for moving furniture up l-shaped stairs?

The minimum clearance on l-shaped stairs is 36 inches. This is the narrowest point furniture must pass through. For safe passage, furniture's smallest dimension should be at least 2-3 inches less than this clearance.

How do I navigate the landing on L-shaped stairs?

At the 90-degree landing, you can reorient furniture. Bring items up one flight, set them down on the landing, rotate 90 degrees, then continue. The landing provides a resting point and pivot space.

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