Comprehensive Guide About All Standard Furniture Dimensions And Sizes

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Furniture dimensions don’t come out of the air. They come out of heavy research that, thankfully, a lot of people have already done for us and written books on. Dimensions for furniture have been standardized over the years to fit the average size person. While you can customize furnishing to fit your own personal needs, here’s a list of commonly used dimensions to help you when planning your next project.

Furniture

Chair seat: 16”-18” high by 15″-18″ deep, armrest 7″-9″ above the seat
Coffee table: 18”- 28” wide x 16”-19” high
Desk: 24-30” wide x 28”- 30” high
Desk kneehole: 26”- 28” wide
Dining table: 36”- 42” wide x 29”- 32” high

Kitchen Cabinets

Countertop: 25” deep x 36” high
Base cabinet: 24” deep x 34½” high
Base cabinet kick space: 3” deep x 4” high
Drawers: 4” high and up
Hanging cabinet: 12” deep x 30”- 42” high
Space between the countertop and hanging cabinet: 18” high
Space between range top and hanging cabinet: 24” high
Distance between island and cabinets: 42” wide
Distance between island for walkway: 36” wide

Bathroom Vanity

Sink: 30” – 36” high
Vanity: 21”- 24” deep

Chandelier Size

There are several methods of determining the proper size for a chandelier:

Room Size: The length and width of the room added together in feet should equal the diameter of the chandelier in inches. For example, a 12′ by 12′ room should have a 24″ diameter chandelier (12 + 12 = 24″).
Table Size: In a dining room, the diameter of a chandelier should be at least half the width of the table. For example, a 42″ wide table should have a 21″ minimum diameter chandelier (42″ ÷ 2 = 21″). Another method is to make the diameter of the chandelier no larger than the width of the table minus 12″. For example, a 42″ wide table should have a maximum 30″ diameter chandelier (42″ – 12″ = 30″).

Chandelier Height

The height of the chandelier is based on the ceiling height and location:

In Entry Hall: The lowest point of a chandelier should be a minimum of 6½’ from the floor. If possible, or with higher ceilings, hang it 7′ from the floor.
Over Dining Table: The bottom of a chandelier should be at least 30″ above the dining table (59″-62″ from the floor). For ceilings higher than 8′, add 3″ for each additional foot of ceiling height. Example: With a 10′ ceiling, the bottom of the chandelier should be approximately 36″ above the top of the table.

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