How do you move a large sofa through tight doorways and hallways? To move a sofa safely through tight doorways: unscrew the wooden feet to gain 2–4 inches of clearance, remove all cushions, and wrap the frame in padded furniture covers. Tilt the sofa on its end ("hooking" it around doorframes) with one person guiding from the front and another lifting from the back to protect walls and upholstery.