How much space is needed between tables? How much space do you need between tables? On this page you will find illustrations on the suggested minimum spacing between tables for banquet and restaurant table layouts. Minimum Space Between Rows of Rectangle Tables The picture to the right illustrates the minimum spacing needed for rows of tables when a service aisle is not needed. 52" from table to table. 18" is allowed for each chair, and 16" is the minimum in between chairs. Spacing Rectangle Tables Incorporating a Service Aisle For the rows you would like to incorporate a service aisle, the space needed in between rows is 66". This is 2 x 18" for the chairs, and 30" for the service aisle. The picture to the right illustrates this. Diagonal Restaurant Layout with Square Tables For diagonal style square restaurant table setup, you should leave a minimum of 24" in between corners of the tables. Space Between the Wall You should allow a minimum of 48" between the wall, and the tables along the wall.
18" from the table to the back of the seat, and 30" from the back of the seat to the wall. Space Between Large Round Tables For banquet style setup using large round tables you should leave a space of 60" minimum. This is 2 x 18" for the seats, and 24" room in between the chairs. The picture to the right illustrates this. Incorporating Large Rounds into Your Restaurant Layout If you need to incorporate large round restaurant tables into your layout, its best to place them in the corner like the illustration to the right. This saves the most space. Banquet Tables Pro ®To create a space that's comfortable and functional, you need to make sure you have enough room to relax and maneuver. Use these guidelines to design a welcoming dining room. Need additional advice about measuring or product suggestions to fit your space? Our expert Design Associates are ready to help. The number of chairs you are able to place at the table is determined in multiple ways. In fact, two tables
with the same size top might accommodate different numbers of people based on the leg placement and top If you are trying to maximize seating, consider a pedestal or trestle table or even benches as seating. eliminates the table legs and the chair legs bumping into each other. Width of place setting The general guideline is to allow 24 inches for every person at your table. However, using a tablecloth instead of individual placemats or bench seating instead of chairs allows for cozier seating. of your place settings is also a factor: multiple utensils and extra glassware at each seat requires more space for each person. The minimum depth for a dining table is 30 inches. If you rely on your table for serving space, a depth of 36 inches or larger provides more room for platters, bowls, pitchers and centerpieces. Distance between the table and walls or furniture If possible, leave at least 36 inches between the edge of your table and other furniture or the wall.
provides enough room for someone to walk behind the chairs while others are seated or to open a door on aIf you have room, 48 inches of space is ideal. Clearance under the table If you have dining chairs with arms, the space between the table and the floor will determine if the arms can tuck all the way under the table. Also consider the clearance for crossing your legs underneath the When choosing the size of the rug beneath your dining table, remember that the rug needs to accommodate all the legs of the chairs, even when the chairs are pushed away from the table (such as when guests get up fromAt least 24 inches from the edge of the table to the edge of the rug will give you plenty of room and prevent chair legs from catching on the edge of the rug. When lighting your dining room, start with the overhead fixture. Choose a pendant lamp that creates a pool of light that is large enough and bright enough to ensure your guests are not sitting in shadows.
pendant approximately 30 inches above the table to keep sight lines open.(Image credit: Jonathan's Calm & Considered Nest) Have you ever been in a home that just feels right? One where chairs pull out easily from the dining table and conversation can be made without shouting across the living room? Well there are reasons for that, and they probably have a lot to do with spacing and placement. Following a few simple guidelines will make a world of difference in the functionality of your home's layout. In general I believe that design rules are meant to be broken, but not when it comes to proper height and furniture spacing. When these basics are out of whack even the most delicious assortment of furnishings will seem off. Let's run down the basics... (Image credit: Alexis Buryk) • Distance between the walls and the dining room table: Ideally, provide at least 36" between the dining table and any walls or other furniture on all sides to allow seats to slide out easily.
• Distance between a dining table and an entrance: Provide around 48" between the table and an entrance to allow people to enter and exit the room with ease. • Vertical space between a dining chair and dining table: Chairs and chair arms should be able to slide under the table with ease. Leave about 7" between the chair arm and apron of the table. • Distance between chandelier and dining table: This is one of the more flexible topics. Low hanging lighting sets a more modern tone, but even so, it should never interfere with the ability to make conversation— no need to duck your face down to the table just to see your dinner guests. However, a light hung too high will detract from the cohesive feel of a room as well. A good rule is to hang lighting between 24"-32" from the table. • Area rug and dining table: A rug should span about 36" wider on all sides of a dining table to allow chairs to pull out easily without catching. • Space between dining chairs: Ideally provide about 24" between chairs to prevent hitting elbows and to allow people to slide chairs in and out without any collisions or bruised knuckles.
(Image credit: Taryn & Sanford's Unflappable Abode) • Distance between a sofa and coffee table: Allow around 18" between the table and sofa edge to give enough leg room but to be able to set down drinks or reach appetizers without straining. Coffee table heights vary greatly, but a good rule is to keep the table height and seat height within 4 inches of each other. • Distance between seating furniture: Aim to provide between 3.5' and 10' between seating options to help conversation flow without crowding a room. • Side table and sofa height: In general, an end table should be approximately the same height as the arm of your sofa or chair. This allows guests to set down or reach for drinks without straining, and it also lends a more cohesive feel to the room. • Distance between tv and sofa: There should be about 7' between the tv and seating options. • Area rugs and furniture: Too often area rugs end up feeling like bath mats. To keep your area rug from feeling random, at least the front two legs of a sofa or chair should rest on the rug.