DINING ROOM DIMENSIONS | An Architect Explains
There are so many considerations to be taken while deciding the dimensions/sizes of a Dining room such as the furniture types, styles, sizes, clearances, minimum allowances between the furniture, etc. Also, one has to keep in mind whether existing furniture is being used or new furniture will be bought. To allow for comfortable arrangement of furniture, spacious feel and easy movement in a Dining room, some minimum basic sizes should be followed. As an Architect practising in India and having designed the interiors of houses and apartments I have categorized the ideal sizes of a Dining room under three types:
Basic dimensions: the minimum basic size for accommodating the typical furniture pieces in a Dining room; usually in small apartments
Comfortable dimensions: the comfortable dimensions of a Dining room to include some more furniture pieces and to give more space around the furniture; usually in slightly bigger apartments and houses.
Luxurious dimensions: the luxury sizes of Dining rooms to allow for bigger and more pieces of furniture so that more people can be entertained and the room looks spacious and grand; usually in large villas, penthouses, duplex apartments.
WIDTH OF A DINING ROOM:
- Basic size: In small sites though it is difficult to have a wide Dining room, one should at least have a bare minimum width of 10’0″ to accommodate a 3’x6′, 6-seater dining table and allow for the chairs to be pulled out while eating at the table.
- If the width of the Dining room can be increased to 11’0″ or at least 10’6″, then it will allow for the comfortable arrangement of a dining table with the chairs in the Dining room.
- Comfortable size: A comfortable width for a Dining room is 12’0″.
- Luxurious size: A luxurious width will be about 14’0″ or even more, depending on the size of the site and budget and requirement for extra furniture.
LENGTH OF DINING ROOM:
- Basic size: In a small site, the length of a Dining room can be a minimum of 11’0″-12’0″, in order to accommodate a 3’x6′, 6-seater dining table.
- Comfortable size: A comfortable length for a Dining room will be at least 14’0″, as this allows for a bigger 8 seater dining table and clear movement around the table.
- Luxurious size: A luxurious length will be 16’0″ and above. This solely depends on the site size, budget and how often and how many people have to be entertained. It also depends on whether there is requirement for additional furniture like a buffet/sideboard, a showcase/cabinet for crockery etc.
DINING ROOM DIMENSIONS:
So to summarize, the Dining room dimensions can be as follows:
- BASIC MINIMUM – 10’0″ x 12′0″ and above.
- COMFORTABLE – 12’0″ x 14’0″ and above.
- LUXURIOUS – 14′0″ (and above) x 16’0″ (and above).
LOCATION OF THE DINING ROOM:
GOOD PLACEMENT OF FURNITURE IN DINING ROOM:
The correct placement of furniture determines whether a living room looks spacious, aesthetic and un-cluttered. It also decides whether the room becomes a relaxed place for entertaining and family time. To know more, read my post on the correct placement of furniture:
When in doubt, you should always turn to the experts. Look for inspiration on Pinterest, Houzz, Instagram, and other interior design outlets to get an idea of what a professionally designed living room should look like.
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