How Much Space Needed for 8 Seater Dining Table?

An eight seater dining table asks a lot of a room, and this guide sets out exactly how much space it needs. We start with the working figure of a 380cm by 300cm minimum for a rectangular table, built from a typical 200cm by 100cm footprint plus 90cm of clearance on every side, and give the equivalent for round and oval designs. There is a simple subtraction method for testing your own room, along with a masking tape exercise that shows up problems no floor plan will. For homes where the room falls slightly short we cover reducing clearance on unused sides, using benches that need less space behind them, choosing slim chairs that tuck fully under the apron, and why an extending table often makes more sense. We also cover open plan circulation, lighting a long table, rug sizing and storage....