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Recliner Footprint When Fully Reclined: Dimension Data for UK Room Planning
September 13, 2026

Recliner Footprint When Fully Reclined: Dimension Data for UK Room Planning

Furniture in Fashion has published a room planning guide to recliner footprints, and the conclusion is straightforward: a recliner should be planned at full extension, never at rest. A seat that measures comfortably against a wall in its upright position can gain a substantial amount of length once the back drops and the footrest rises, and that growth happens in two directions at once. This report sets out the dimensions that matter, explains why wall hugging mechanisms change the calculation for terraced houses and flats, and shows where the clearance failures actually occur: behind the backrest, in front of the footrest, and at the side where two reclining seats meet in a corner group. A clearance reference table covers manual, powered and wall hugging types against common UK room depths, alongside guidance on delivery access in older housing. Placement advice follows on side tables, coffee table position and where to put floor lighting....

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How Much Space Around Round Dining Table?
August 20, 2026

How Much Space Around Round Dining Table?

A round dining table needs about 90cm of clear space on every side, which makes the calculation simple: take the diameter and add 1.8 metres to find your total floor area. This guide lists the space required for tables from 90cm through to 180cm, explains how to work out seating capacity using 60cm of perimeter per person, and covers why round tables feel roomier than their footprint suggests. We look at how pedestal, tripod and four leg bases change how many chairs actually fit, where to position a round table in square and rectangular rooms, correct pendant height and shade size, and how to size a rug so chairs stay on it when pulled out. We also explain why a circular top suits open plan rooms with awkward geometry, how extending round tables open into ovals, and a simple string method for marking out the full clearance ring on your floor before ordering anything....

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How Much Space Between Bar Stools and Wall?
August 9, 2026

How Much Space Between Bar Stools and Wall?

Getting the gap between bar stools and the wall behind them right is what separates a kitchen that flows from one that constantly feels blocked. The working figure is 90cm from the counter edge to the wall, which covers a seated person plus a walkway, with 75cm as a genuine minimum where nobody needs to pass. This guide explains how to break that measurement down, why stool depth varies far more than stool height, and why swivel seats need more clearance rather than less. It also covers the obstacles UK kitchens actually contain, from dishwasher doors and radiators to tall larder units, along with side clearance at the ends of a run. If your space falls short, there are practical fixes involving backless designs, slimmer frames and simply reducing the number of seats....

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