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02 Dec.,2024

 

Conference Room Planning Guide - Ambience Doré




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The How To of Conference Room Planning

There is more to creating a powerful conference room than simply finding the right fit and size for your room. It requires quality, style and personalized service to order a new table.

This conference room planning guide is offered as an efficient tool that can help you get started on the process of selecting and buying your conference room furniture. There are practical size & code requirements for fitting conference furniture into a room. The most important consideration is the size of your room because the conference table&#;s size, its shape, the size of the chairs and any ancillary storage credenzas,  must be planned according to your room&#;s capacity.  It is very important that the room does not appear cramped or crowded.

The charts and guide lines provided here are a starting point. You must know what size table you are going to need in order to obtain accurate quotes.  When you look at a photo and see 10 chairs around a table generally you&#;re looking at a 10&#; table with four chairs on each side and one chair at the ends of the table.  A quick way to find the appropriate size table is take the length of the room and subtract 10 feet. This allows 5 feet at the head of the table for walk space. If you have a 22 foot room a 12 foot table is a great fit. Yes, you can go for a larger table if you are willing to sacrifice walk way space. But remember that there are code minimums that need to be considered Not all conference tables have the same kneespace clearance and you might have to settle for fewer chairs around the table than the standard guide lines that are listed here permit.







Spacing Guidelines:

  • Allow 48&#; between table and wall for minimum clearances
  • Allow 56&#; between table and wall for more comfortable space
  • Allow 16&#; to walk sideways between chair and wall
  • Allow 24&#; to walk between chair and wall without turning sideways
  • Allow 30&#; side to side per chair
  • Allow 32&#; to 34&#; between table and back of chair to rise from chair
  • Allow 38&#; to 40&#; between table and back of chair to rise from chair when confined by other sitters
  • Allow 56&#; between table and visual display board
  • Allow 36&#; bending space to use under counter cabinets or lower shelves of bookcase
  • Allow 72&#; between table and wall for 24&#;-deep storage towers and credenzas
  • Allow 30&#; between table and back of chair to use keyboard
  • Allow 24&#; to 30&#; for standing and presenting material on wall
  • TV or monitor viewing recommended at 30 to 45 degrees from center of the screen.

Size and Seating Capacity &#;Cheat Sheet&#;

Conference Table Size Seating Capacity Suggested Room Size Minimum Room Size 72&#; (6&#;) L x 48&#; W 4-6 15&#; 4&#; x 13&#; 4&#; 14&#; x 12&#; 84&#; (7&#;) L x 48&#; W 4-6 16&#; 4&#; x 13&#; 4&#; 15&#; x 12&#; 96&#; (8&#;) L x 48&#; W 6-8 17&#; 4&#; x 13&#; 4&#; 16&#; x 12&#; 120&#; (10&#;) L x 48&#; W 8-10 19&#; 4&#; x 13&#; 4&#; 18&#; x 12&#; 144&#; (12&#;) L x 48&#; W 10-12 21&#; 4&#; x 13&#; 4&#; 20&#; x 12&#; 150&#; (12.5&#;) L x 48&#; W 10-12 21&#; 10&#; x 13&#; 4&#; 21&#; x 12&#; 168&#; (14&#;) L x 48&#; W 12-14 23&#; 4&#; x 13&#; 4&#; 22&#; x 12 120&#; (10&#;) L x 58&#; W 8-10 19&#; 4&#; x 14&#; 2&#; 18&#; x 12&#; 10&#; 144&#; (12&#;) L x 58&#; W 10-12 21&#; 4&#; x 14&#; 2&#; 20&#; x 12&#; 10&#; 150&#; (12.5&#;) L x 58&#; W 10-12 22&#; 4&#; x 14&#; 2&#; 21&#; x 12&#; 10&#; 168&#; (14&#;) L x 58&#; W 12-14 23&#; 4&#; x 14&#; 2&#; 22 x 12&#; 10&#; 180&#; (15&#;) L x 58&#; W 12-14 24&#; 4&#; x 14&#; 2&#; 23&#; x 12&#; 10&#; 192&#; (16&#;) L x 58&#; W 14-16 25&#; 4&#; x 14&#; 2&#; 24&#; x 12&#; 10&#; 240&#; (20&#;) L x 58&#; W 18-20 29&#; 4&#; x 14&#; 2&#; 28&#; x 12&#; 10&#; 288&#; (24&#;) L x 58&#; W 22-24 33&#; 4&#; x 14&#; 2&#; 32&#; x 12&#; 10&#;

Seating Capacity: Chart suggests a range from comfortable seating to full seating.

Suggested Room Size: Allows 56&#; to walk between wall and chair back, 32&#; to rise from table, and 24&#; to walk.

Minimum Room Size: Allows Minimum of 48&#; to walk sideways between wall and chair back, 32&#; to rise from table, and 16&#; to pass.

Storage: If you are adding credenzas and storage remember that most storage is 20&#; or 24&#; deep. You must also take door swing clearances into consideration.



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Disclaimer: These guidelines are offereds for general reference purposes only; each space planning project is different and should be managed with the guidance of an experienced professional. Ambience Dore offers these services, please inquire for details. Ambience Dore assumes no liability for consequences resulting from data errors, or potential misinterpretation or misapplication of the information presented on this web site.

Pay attention to the room entrance, the windows and any columns that will  impact the placement and size of table and chairs.  If you have any questions make a quick sketch of your room layout, fill in the measurements and the sketch to [ protected] . We&#;ll be happy to help you with your conference room space plan.

Conference Room Planning and Measurement Guide | NBF

A successful group meeting begins with a successful group space in which to meet. When people are uncomfortable, they are prone to making quicker decisions in order to end their discomfort. This reasoning is a large part of why our judicial system goes to great lengths to avoid sequestering juries. Feeling trapped in a crowded room is a poor use of valuable meeting time with your organization's key players.

 

Knowing how to measure, space, and choose the right table size for the room is essential when designing a conference room. Additional creature comforts relating to temperature and amenities can help prepare a conference room for any meeting.

How to Measure a Conference Room: 

  • Sketch a floor plan of the room. The drawing does not have to be perfectly scaled. However, the more accurate it is, the more useful for planning the space. Include all windows, doorways, and areas involved in your project. 

  • Measure the room. You will need to measure each individual side of the room&#;s perimeter. Work your way around the room&#;s perimeter with a measuring tape, recording the length of each side of the room.

  • Measure the length and width of doors, fixtures, and windows. Record the length and width of any doors or windows on your drawing, as well as any clearance needed for doors and windows to open fully. When measuring, first measure the width of the door or window. Then measure from the edge of the window to a perpendicular wall.

  • Add electrical outlets. Mark your outlets for the space on the floor plan. For outlets located in places other than a wall, measure from the nearest perpendicular wall to the outlet and record the measurement on the floor plan. Add measurements for breaker boxes, columns, or any other unmovable objects to the floor plan.

  • Measure the height of the ceiling. Record this measurement in the margin of the floor plan.

Design Standards for Conference Room Spacing:

Conference Table Seating:

  • 30&#; side-to-side minimum of personal space per chair

  • 36&#; minimum of personal space per chair if participants are expected to have computers or other personal materials

  • 42&#; minimum of personal space per chair when social distancing protocols are in place

Visual Displays:

  • 56&#; between the table and visual display board

    • TV or monitor viewing at 30 to 45 degrees from the center of the screen

    • 24&#; to 30&#; minimum clearance for presenting material on a wall while standing

Cabinets and Storage:

  • 36&#; minimum clearance for lower cabinets, shelves, bookcases, and other furniture that require bending to access

  • 72&#; between table and wall for 24&#;-deep storage towers and credenzas

Conference Room Design Standards for Table-to-Room Size Ratio

Accessible Table-to-Room Size Ratio: 

  • 68&#; of space to allow a wheelchair to pass between the wall and back of the chairs 

  • 32&#; of space to allow someone to stand up from the table 

  • 36&#; of space for a wheelchair-accessible path between the chair back and the wall

Comfortable Table-to-Room Size Ratio:

  • 56&#; of space to walk between the wall and chair back

  • 32&#; of space to allow someone to stand up from the table

  • 24&#; walking path between the chair back and the wall

Minimum Table-to-Room Size Ratio: 

  • Minimum 48&#; to walk sideways between wall and chair back

  • 32&#; of space to allow someone to stand up from the table

  • 16&#; sideways walking path between the chair back and the wall

Choose a Conference Table to Fit Your Room:

4&#;6 Seats

  • Table Size: 72&#; (6&#;) L x 48&#; (4&#;) W

    • Accessible Room Size: 17&#; 4&#; x 15&#; 4&#; 

    • Comfortable Room Size: 15&#; 4&#; x 13&#; 4&#;

    • Minimum Room Size: 14&#; x 12&#;

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  • Table Size: 84&#; (7&#;) L x 48&#; (4&#;) W

    • Accessible Room Size: 18&#; 4&#; x 15&#; 4&#;

    • Comfortable Room Size: 16&#; 4&#; x 13&#; 4&#;

    • Minimum Room Size: 15&#; x 12&#;

6&#;8 Seats

  • Table Size: 96&#; (8&#;) L x 48&#; (4&#;) W

    • Accessible Room Size: 19&#; 4&#; x 15&#; 4&#;

    • Comfortable Room Size: 17&#; 4&#; x 13&#; 4&#;

    • Minimum Room Size: 16&#; x 12&#;

8&#;10 Seats

  • Table Size: 120&#; (10&#;) L x 48&#; (4&#;) W

    • Accessible Room Size: 21&#; 4&#; x 15&#; 4&#;

    • Comfortable Room Size: 19&#; 4&#; x 13&#; 4&#;

    • Minimum Room Size: 18&#; x 12&#;

  • Table Size: 120&#; (10&#;) L x 58&#; W

    • Accessible Room Size: 21&#;.4&#; x 16&#; 2&#;

    • Comfortable Room Size: 19&#; 4&#; x 14&#; 2&#;

    • Minimum Room Size: 18&#; x 12&#; 10&#;

10&#;12 Seats

  • Table Size: 144&#; (12&#;) L x 48&#; W

    • Accessible Room Size: 23&#; 4&#; x 15&#; 4&#;

    • Comfortable Room Size: 21&#; 4&#; x 13&#; 4&#;

    • Minimum Room Size: 20&#; x 12&#;

  • Table Size: 150&#; (12.5&#;) L x 48&#; W

    • Accessible Room Size: 23&#; 10&#; x 15&#; 4&#;

    • Comfortable Room Size: 21&#; 10&#; x 13&#; 4&#;

    • Minimum Room Size: 21&#; x 12&#;

  • Table Size: 144&#; (12&#;) L x 58&#; W

    • Accessible Room Size: 23&#; 4&#; x 16&#; 2&#;

    • Comfortable Room Size: 21&#; 4&#; x 14&#; 2&#;

    • Minimum Room Size: 20&#; x 12&#; 10&#;

  • Table Size: 150&#; (12.5&#;) L x 58&#; W

    • Accessible Room Size: 25&#; 4&#; x 16&#; 2&#;

    • Comfortable Room Size: 22&#; 4&#; x 14&#; 2&#;

    • Minimum Room Size: 21&#; x 12&#; 10&#;

12&#;14 Seats

  • Table Size: 168&#; (14&#;) L x 48&#; W

    • Accessible Room Size: 25&#; 4&#; x 15&#; 4&#;

    • Comfortable Room Size: 23&#; 4&#; x 13&#; 4&#;

    • Minimum Room Size: 22&#; x 12

  • Table Size: 168&#; (14&#;) L x 58&#; W

    • Accessible Room Size: 25&#; 4&#; x 16&#; 2&#;

    • Comfortable Room Size: 23&#; 4&#; x 14&#; 2&#;

    • Minimum Room Size: 22 x 12&#; 10&#;

  • Table Size: 180&#; (15&#;) L x 58&#; W

    • Accessible Room Size: 26&#; 4&#; x 16&#; 2&#;

    • Comfortable Room Size: 24&#; 4&#; x 14&#; 2&#;

    • Minimum Room Size: 23&#; x 12&#; 10&#;

14&#;16 Seats

  • Table Size: 192&#; (16&#;) L x 58&#; W

    • Accessible Room Size: 27&#; 4&#; x 16&#; 2&#;

    • Comfortable Room Size: 25&#; 4&#; x 14&#; 2&#;

    • Minimum Room Size: 24&#; x 12&#; 10&#;

18&#;20 Seats

  • Table Size: 240&#; (20&#;) L x 58&#; W

    • Accessible Room Size: 31&#; 4&#; x 16&#; 2&#;

    • Comfortable Room Size: 29&#; 4&#; x 14&#; 2&#;

    • Minimum Room Size: 28&#; x 12&#; 10&#;

22&#;24 Seats

  • Table Size: 288&#; (24&#;) L x 58&#; W

    • Accessible Room Size: 35&#; 4&#; x 16&#; 2&#;

    • Comfortable Room Size: 33&#; 4&#; x 14&#; 2&#;

    • Minimum Room Size: 32&#; x 12&#; 10&#;

Temperature and Amenities

Each human added to your conference room will raise the temperature in the room by some amount. Large windows can also account for temperature swings from morning to afternoon. Having temperature-regulating window coverings can be very beneficial. 

 

Having ice water, coffee, and tea on hand in the conference room can help people regulate their internal temperatures when the room temperature fluctuates. Having hand sanitizer, lotion, tissues, allergy-free snacks, and headache medications easily accessible in the conference room can also help keep your guests comfortable and ready to tackle anything.

 

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