How much space should you have around your dining table?
How much space should you have around your dining table? The general rule of thumb is to allow 24 inches of space for every person gathered around your table. Most side chairs range between 16” wide and 24” wide, with arm chairs being as wide as 30”. How much space should be between furniture and wall? For an optimal dining room furniture arrangement, be sure to allow a minimum of 36 inches from the table to the wall on all sides. Position the table so traffic flows smoothly around it and chairs have plenty of space to slide out. How...