Question for one of the Architects/Designers

[30A Skunkape]

I'm trying to figure out if a table will fit in our oddly shaped dining room (9x19). How much space are you supposed to allow for chairs to be moved around? Is there a quick rule of thumb?

 

[Jdarg]

What, me standing under the light fixture with my arms out wasn't precise enough for you?

Please be generous with the chair space so we can push out from the table a bit after eating Rapunzel's yummy food.;-)

 

[Smiling JOe]

I'm no architect, but allowing 3.0-3.5ft around the each side of the table is about the minimum for comfort.

 

[Beach Runner]

http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/dc_furniture_tips/article/0,1793,HGTV_3452_1871211,00.html

 

[Mango]

Duh, you just eat a huge meal, push the chair back and if you hit the wall and still can't stand up, it's too close. :roll:

 

[rapunzel]

http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/dc_furniture_tips/article/0,1793,HGTV_3452_1871211,00.html

Thanks so much, BR. Now, the search is on for a 3' wide table that will seat more than four.

 

[tistheseason]

Thanks so much, BR. Now, the search is on for a 3' wide table that will seat more than four.

Good Luck with that!

PS Nice photo!

 

[Smiling JOe]

Thanks so much, BR. Now, the search is on for a 3' wide table that will seat more than four.

You could build one, 3'x13' :funn: , but watch out for the bumping knees.

 

[Beach Runner]

Thanks so much, BR. Now, the search is on for a 3' wide table that will seat more than four.

You're welcome. In our kitchen we have an antique table that was originally built as a work table. It's 3x5, and we've had many dinner parties where we've sat six at it. No, it's not for sale ... well, most things are for sale for the right price.;-)

Have you ever thought of building a table? Big D built a heart pine dining table for our dining room at the beach. He copied it from one I'd seen that was too expensive, and he made it the exact size that we needed for the room. He also did a faux black cherry finish on it. It took him two weekends to make it.

 

[Ocean Lover]

I'm no architect, but allowing 3.0-3.5ft around the each side of the table is about the minimum for comfort.

Give yourself 36 inches from the edge of the dining table to the wall for easy access in and out of the chair.

SJ, you are so smart.