Dinning Room Review

The basic and minimum dimensions for a dining room are based on the number of persons to be seated and the way in which the dining table is arranged. For a minimum of 4 persons, the dimension is 8' x 11' 6" and above. For 6 persons, you need to have a 10' x 13' or 12' x 10' and above. For 8 persons, it should be 10' 6" x 15' or 13' x 11' and above. For at least 10 persons, you need a size of 11' x 15' or 13' x 11' and above. When the width has to be less, the dining table, the crockery cabinet is placed at the end along the length of the room to make it appear longer. If the room's width can be bigger, the dining table and buffet can be arranged along the width of the room to make the room look a bit shorter in length.

The location of a dining room depends on factors like the proximity to the living room, the kitchen, wash basin, etc. The east, south or west parts of the house are ideal locations. Preferably, the dining room should be near the kitchen to facilitate the easy carrying of the food. It should also be near the living room.

In the United States, you have the dining room adjacent to the living room used only for dining with guests or on special occasions. For informal meals, a dinette is the space adjacent to the kitchen where meals are served. Today, most modest size flats don't have enough room for an independent or solo dining room. What is done is they integrate the living area and dining area into one. They may have a space adjacent to the kitchen where small tables and chairs are placed. The space is called a breakfast nook. Or you can have a breakfast bar instead, often higher than the regular kitchen counter with bar stools.