Dining Room Dimensions

Question 1

The distance between the top of your table and the chair seat

Answer 1

Should be 12″. So, if your table is 30″ high (typical), aim for a chair that has an 18″ seat height.

Question 2

Chandelier height and width

Answer 2

The bottom of a chandelier should hang 36″ above a dining table, for an 8″ ceiling. For higher ceilings, hang your chandelier about 3″ higher for each additional foot of ceiling height. The width of your chandelier should be about 1/2 to 2/3 the width of the table it’s hanging over.

Question 3

A rug under a dining table

Answer 3

Should be at least 24″ longer and wider than the table, 30″-36″ is ideal. This way, chairs stay on the rug even when they are pulled out.

Question 4

Circulation clearance

Answer 4

The space between your dining table and wall/obstacle should be 36-42”. This allows people to come and go from the table comfortably.