To convert the measurements into centimeters, we can use the conversion factor of 1 inch = 2.54 centimeters.
The length of the space is 45 inches, so when we multiply it by 2.54, we get 114.3 centimeters.
The width of the space is 26 inches, so when we multiply it by 2.54, we get 66.04 centimeters.
Therefore, the space is approximately 114.3 centimeters long and 66.04 centimeters wide.