Table Size & Seating Tips

Tip 1: Seating Capacity

Figuring out how many people you want to seat at your table is a great place to start. Chair widths vary, but as a general rule:

For Rectangular Tables:

6’ - 7' tables seat 6 loved ones
8’ - 9' tables seat 8 loved ones
10’ tables seat 10 loved ones

Need a larger size? Contact us!

For Round Tables:

48” tables seat 4 loved ones
54” tables seat 5-6 loved ones
60” tables seat 6-7 loved ones

For Square Tables:

48” tables seat 4 loved ones
54” tables seat 4-8 loved ones
60“ tables seat 8 loved ones 
66” tables seat 8 - 10 loved ones

 

Tip 2: Painters Tape or Sheet Trick!

Use painters tape to draw a table on the floor, or use a bed sheet to layout the table footprint. This will really help you visualize the new table in your space. Then simply take a tape measure and measure what you drew on the ground with painter’s tape or bed sheet. If you can maximize your space with a 6.75’ table, perfect. That’s what we’ll build. 

 

Tip 3: Spacing Rules

If you know the room’s dimensions, but don’t have access to the space, here’s a spacing tip that will really help with the math.

• You want at least 3 feet of clearance around all four sides your table. This is the minimum that will allow for a chair to be pushed back when someone stands up or for someone to be able to slide behind a chair that’s pulled up to the table. 
• If you really need to maximize seating for a space, you might consider a bench along one or both sides instead of chairs. You can seat more people at a bench than chairs when needed and you can tuck it under the table when not in use.

 

Still need help? Let one of our team members help! 

Shoot us an email legacyhardwoodco@gmail.com or give us a call 571-214-4342.

We’d love to help guide you to the perfect dining table size and shape for your space.