Dining Table and Chairs Set Measurements Made Simple: Will It Fit Your Room?

Whether a dining table and chairs set will fit your room comes down to a simple calculation: the size of the table, plus the space each chair needs, plus clear walkways around the outside. As a general guide, allow around 60cm of table edge per person, 75 to 90cm between the table and any wall or furniture, and roughly 30cm between the chair seat and the underside of the tabletop. In this guide we break down every measurement that matters in plain terms, including table heights, chair widths, round and rectangular sizes, extending tables and the room dimensions that suit four, six and eight seater sets. We also share an easy method for testing a layout on your own floor before you commit, and highlight the details people often overlook, such as radiators, door swings and chair arms. By the end, you will know exactly how to check whether a set will sit comfortably in your room....