Living Room Dimensions

Question 1

Walkways

Answer 1

Typical “walkways” between furniture should be a minimum of 36.”

Question 2

Space between coffee table and sofa

Answer 2

Should be approximately 18” which will allow for ample leg room and an area to walk around the table. (1)

Question 3

Walkways

Answer 3

Typical “walkways” between furniture should be a minimum of 36.”

Question 4

The space between a pair of chairs

Answer 4

Should ideally be 42” (to fit a small side table in between). (1)

Question 5

Distance between people seated in living room

Answer 5

8′-10′ is the maximum distance between people seated in your living room. This way, people aren’t too far apart to converse. (1)

Question 6

Standard TV placement

Answer 6

The ideal center of the TV screen should be at the eye level of the viewer.

Historically, a general rule for optimum viewing distance from the television is 2.5 times the diagonal length of screen. With newer, high-definition televisions, some recommend an optimum viewing distance of 1.5 times the diagonal television length.