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DR table placement—this dining table is nestled between the end of the kitchen and a living area. Its proximity to the kitchen takes care of tableware storage. The rug underneath helps to define the parameters. Notice there is plenty of space around the table and chairs. Be sure to provide extra space when placing dining tables within circulation routes, as has been done here. Not only does traffic pass from the kitchen into the living area, but it also crosses to exit through the sliding glass door to the right and connects to the room at left. Leaving 48 to 60 in. (122 to 152 cm) beyond the edge of a table can be sufficient for this type of layout.
Open-Plan Dining Areas Urban. Many open-plan homes, whether urban or suburban, integrate dining spaces into contiguous living and kitchen areas. The challenge is that wall space will likely be minimal for the placement of sideboards and china cabinets. In the design here it is solved with tall glass-enclosed cabinets that offer storage for tableware and lend decorative appeal. Cabinets for this purpose can be as shallow as 10 in., but 12, 14 and 16 in. (25, 30, 36 and 41 cm) work better. The widths will depend on your circumstances and what pieces you can find that work with your style. Just keep in mind that you will want to maintain at least 36 in. (91 cm) clear off the edge of your table for occupied chairs so that others can comfortably pass around them. You will need 54 in. (137 cm) if you require wheelchair access.
This illustration shows several pieces of furniture commonly found in a living room. Your requirements will vary, but the principles are the same. You want the room to flow around the furniture for circulation and also have clear paths to the seating areas and exit points. Circulation paths need 30 to 36 in. (77 to 91 cm) of clear width. You can place coffee or cocktail tables as close as 12 in. (30 cm) from the edge of the seating. Other furnishings might need at least 24 in. (61 cm) between pieces for people to easily move about. Another important consideration is the conversation arc. Place furniture so that people can easily hear one another when seated. Eight feet (244 cm) is ideal; larger rooms may need to be broken into seating groups.
Question 1: Where are the balance lines of this room? This is super easy to do. Simply take out your floor plan and draw a pair of lines that cut each wall in half. These are the balance lines of a room and they divide the room into 4 equal-sized areas. In order to have a balanced room, the visual weight of the furniture on one side of the room should be about the same as the weight of the furniture on the opposite side of the room. Question 2: What are the traffic patterns? In essence what you are asking is "Where can I not place any furniture because it will be in the way of the natural flow of people as they move about the room?" Add 36 inches of clearance in front of every door opening. Allow 12 inches to 15 inches of clear space in front of windows. Question 3: What is the focus of the room? This is the simplest question to answer. When you enter the room, what is the most important feature of the room that calls out for attention? All major furniture arrangements should be designed around that item. Some rooms have an existing focal point, like a fireplace. If your room doesn't have a natural focal point, you must create one. Try a large-scale piece of art, a gallery wa...
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A few things to keep in mind, no matter what arrangement you decide on: Try to keep 15 to 18 inches between upholstery and the coffee table. Make sure you have 2 to 4 feet of walking space in a main pathway. If you opt to put your furniture on an angle, know that it’ll take up a lot of extra space. Try symmetry first — this often works well in living rooms.
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love the choice of two chairs here with the sofa opposite. The look of the chairs in front of the French doors is light and airy. Also, the chair placement leaves enough space to create a nice vignette to the left of the fireplace. Always try to include small tables next to seating for setting down drinks or books. I prefer tables that are not pairs but have individual character.
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