Browsing: Furniture Spacing
Learn practical furniture spacing rules and recommended clearances for walkways, seating, dining areas, bedrooms, and comfortable room layouts.
A standard dining table is 28 to 30 inches high and 36 to 42 inches wide. Length follows the seat…
For a 4K TV, sit 1.2–1.6 times the screen diagonal away — a 55-inch TV wants 5.5–8 ft, a 65-inch wants 6.5–9.5 ft, measured from your eyes to the screen.
An end table works best within about two inches of the sofa-arm height — equal or slightly below. For armless sofas, size from the seat height instead, and keep the lamp in proportion.
Match your coffee table height to your sofa seat — level or 1–2 inches lower. See standard heights, measuring tips, and when lift-top or low-profile designs work best.
Keep 14–18 inches between your sofa and coffee table for easy reach and legroom — 12 inches minimum in tight rooms, 24+ for recliners and walkways. Here’s how to measure it right.