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Rayon
rayon.design › knowledge-base › dining-room › rules
Dining Room | Space Planning Guide | Rayon
December 19, 2023 - A single dining arrangement calls for 60x40 cm / 23.6"x15.7" space per person for compact seating or 75x45 cm / 29.5"x17.7" for a more spacious layout. The distance from the corner of the table to a seat and dining arrangement should be 22-40 ...
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Dimensions.com
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Dining Room Clearances Dimensions & Drawings | Dimensions.com
April 18, 2024 - Optimum individual place settings have an overall width of 30” (76 cm) and total depth of 27” (69 cm) that is split between an 18” (46 cm) place setting and a 9” (23 cm) shared zone.
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Earlyoakreproductions
earlyoakreproductions.co.uk › news-blog › buying-tips › dining-table-width-advice-5399.php
A Guide to Choosing the Ideal Dining Table Width
This may be the distance between two opposing walls, or the remaining space left after taking any objects into account, i.e. dresser base, fireplace etc. In an ideal world, you should aim for at least one metre between the table edge and any wall or object. This provides enough space for someone to walk through the gap, remaining with people seated, without having to shuffle sideways.
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2Modern
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How Much Space Do You Need Around a Dining Table?- 2024 Edition - 2Modern
To figure out what size table makes the most sense for your dining room, measure the width and length of the room in feet. Subtract 6 feet from both the length and width of the space to allow for 3 feet of clearance on each side.
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Archipro
archipro.com.au › home › articles › guides & ideas › decoding dining room dimensions: a practical guide for homeowners
What Is a Good Size Dining Room? Our Expert Tips for 2024
September 26, 2023 - Firstly, when considering the dining table and chairs, a space of approximately 2.5 to 3 metres in length and width is advised to properly accommodate standard dining furniture, allowing for 90-100 cm for the table and an additional 60-80 cm ...
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Flowyline
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How to Measure Dining Table 2026: A Comprehensive Guide | Flowyline
2 weeks ago - The absolute minimum space you need between dining table and the wall is 36 inches — that's 3 feet. This number gives you just enough room to walk around when nobody's sitting down and lets people pull their chairs out to sit down.
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Castlery
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8 Key Dining Table Dimensions | Castlery US
March 11, 2025 - Ensure at least 36 inches of clearance between the table edge and any walls or furniture. Ensure at least 36 inches of clearance between the table edge and any walls or furniture. ... Allocate around 24 inches ...
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Lamon Luther
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What Size Table Do I Need? Table Size & Space Guidelines
October 7, 2020 - You’ll need to consider all these things, but here’s a general breakdown of table sizes and corresponding seating capacities: We generally recommend allowing 24 inches of space per person seated at your table.
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Makersbespokefurniture
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Dining Table Size Guide | What size table do I need? | Ask Makers
July 30, 2025 - You will need to take walls, furniture and doorways into consideration. To ensure you have enough room around your table you need a minimum of 80 cm to 100 cm (31 to 40) inches clearance space.
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Room & Board
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How to Design a Dining Room - Ideas & Advice - Room & Board
Tip: Consider how else you may use the table—as a desk or prep station, for example—when deciding on the size and material. We recommend at least three feet (36 inches) clearance around all sides of your table.
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Yourhomefurniture
yourhomefurniture.co.uk › blogs › latest-posts › how-much-room-do-you-need-around-dining-table-and-chairs
How Much Room Do You Need Around Dining Table and Chairs?
October 30, 2024 - One of the most crucial questions when setting up a dining area is, "How much room do you need around table and chairs?" As a rule of thumb, you should leave at least 90 cm (around 36 inches) of space between the edge of the dining table and ...
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Houzz
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Key Measurements for Planning the Perfect Dining Room
A dimension of 36 to 42 inches (91 to 107 centimeters) around the entire table allows for chairs to be occupied with space for others to pass. If your table is 36 in. (91 cm) wide and 72 in.
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Castlery
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8 Key Dining Table Dimensions | Castlery Australia
October 14, 2025 - Ensure at least 91 cm of clearance between the table edge and any walls or furniture. Ensure at least 91 cm of clearance between the table edge and any walls or furniture. ... Allocate around 61 cm of width per dining chair to ensure ample elbow ...
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Floorplanner
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Ideal space around a dining table | Design Tips
February 10, 2021 - We recommend at least a meter (39 inches) between the edge of the table and the wall or other furniture. This gives you enough space to comfortably stand up or to walk around the table while someone is seated.
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Coohom
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How Much Space Around Dining Room Table Is Enough?
August 28, 2025 - As someone who’s helped clients transform cramped studio corners and spacious family homes, here’s the bottom line: Allow at least 36 inches (90 cm) of clearance from table edge to wall or next piece of furniture.
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Living Cozy
livingcozy.com › home › furniture › dining tables › how much space should there be between chairs at the dining table?
How Much Space Should There be Between Chairs at the Dining Table?
December 22, 2022 - So let's get right to it: How much space should there be between chairs at the dining table? For every day, more casual dining, like weeknight dinners with the family, the minimum spacing between chairs should be 20 inches to 24 inches.
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My Design Days
mydesigndays.com › interior design › standard room sizes › standard dining room size
The ULTIMATE Guide to Standard Dining Room Size & Layouts
January 13, 2024 - Allow 24 by 15 inches (60 by 35 cm) of space for each person’s place setting, including plate, cutlery, and glasses. Don’t forget about the table legs when you decide how many people can sit at the table.
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Oak Furniture UK
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How Much Space Do You Need Around a Dining Table? | Oak Furniture UK
November 19, 2025 - The ideal amount of space around a dining table depends on comfort and movement needs. You should leave at least 75–90 cm (30–36 inches) of clearance between the table edge and walls or furniture to allow chairs to slide back easily.
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Reddit
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r/DesignMyRoom on Reddit: Not sure how to set up a dining area in this space!
December 17, 2024 -

I just moved into this space and the dining room area is a little cramped due to me putting the blue Billy bookcase in the corner of my living room. The first pic shows what both rooms look like next to each other. The second pic is for reference for types of other furniture I have in the room. The third pic is the black 52” round pedestal table that I thought would be a good size for the space but looks a little larger than I expected. The chairs on the left of the table were supposed to go underneath the black circle table but the arms go too high and don’t slide underneath the table so I’ve just placed them under the island for now. I really love the chairs but not sure if they would be too bulky for the space.

My initial questions:

  • Should I get rid of the blue bookcase to shift the living room more to the right and allow more room for the dining area?

  • Should I opt for a smaller dining table? Maybe a 47” circle table or even a small rectangular table?

  • Given that the dining chairs currently require a higher dining table to push them underneath, should I return them or find a table that would make them work?

Would also love any thoughts and feedback on how the room decor tie in together or if it looks cluttered at all!

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West Elm
westelm.com › pages › ideas-and-advice › what-size-dining-table
The Right Size Dining Table for Your Space
Not sure which dining table to get for your space? Use this guide to learn how to choose the perfect dining table size.