Dining Room Size

6 years ago

The current size of our dining room in our custom build is 10.75 x 13.92. We do not have a table but I think we'll probably buy a table that can expand for larger gatherings as needed, so it won't be wall-to-wall lengthwise. We are a family of 3 so we won't need a large table on a regular basis. My dilemma is that I really wanted to put in built in cabinets to frame the opening. If I do 18" cabs, I'm 1" shy of the 3' rule (assuming a 40" table). However, the openings to other rooms are large so we'll have more than 3' typically. Is this an issue? I don't want to make this space too small. I suppose I could do built ins opposite the windows. Just doesn't have the same effect (that's a hallway).

Inspiration picture (except not see-through, and on the dining room side):

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Floorplan (kitchen to left, living to the right, hallway on the bottom):

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emilyam819

6 years ago

It’s fine!

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Patricia Colwell Consulting
6 years ago
IMO 3’ is the min. and I much prefer 4’ around a table but since this is not for all the time I think you can do it but just be careful of the chair size
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chicagoans
6 years ago
(not a pro) How large would your larger gatherings be? If you have a larger opening between the DR and LR, you could open the doors and set up more tables in the LR without people feeling too separated. (I have that kind of set up and largest sit down meals are up to about 25 people.) Just a thought. It might only be a couple times/year, but it offers flexibility.
anj_p
Original Author
6 years ago
I could make the opening bigger but probably not with pocket doors. I'm not so concerned with fitting large groups.... more concerned about space behind chairs. I may move the built ins to the hallway opening instead. it won't have the same aesthetic but in the plus side would be symmetrical.
C W
6 years ago
That’s going to be awesome! I love the built-ins and the pocket doors. Very classic.
anj_p
Original Author
6 years ago
@C W thank you :)
d n barry
6 years ago
I think you can get very good use out of 12"(interior) deep cabinets. Do a layout of what you'll likely put in the cabs and see. Space is valuable for this rooms uses.