Spatial Layout Guide
Interior furniture placement dimension rules, traffic flow design, and layout patterns by room type.
Basic Dimension Rules
Clearance Standards
| Location |
Minimum |
Recommended |
Notes |
| Main pathway (hallway) |
80cm |
90-120cm |
Two-person passing |
| Between furniture |
60cm |
75-90cm |
Single-person passage |
| Behind dining chairs |
75cm |
90-100cm |
Chair pull-out + passage |
| TV to sofa distance |
TV diagonal x 1.5 |
x 2.0 |
Viewing distance |
| Bedside clearance |
60cm |
75cm |
Bedmaking space |
| Kitchen work triangle |
Each side 1.2-2.7m |
Total 4-8m |
Efficient workflow |
Standard Furniture Dimensions (cm)
| Furniture |
Width (W) |
Depth (D) |
Height (H) |
Notes |
| 2-seat sofa |
140-170 |
80-90 |
80-85 |
Small living room |
| 3-seat sofa |
190-230 |
85-95 |
80-85 |
Standard |
| L-shaped sofa |
250-300 |
85-95 |
80-85 |
Large living room |
| Coffee table |
100-130 |
50-70 |
40-45 |
Sofa height minus 5cm |
| 4-person dining table |
120-140 |
80 |
75 |
Round: diameter 100 |
| 6-person dining table |
160-180 |
80-90 |
75 |
|
| Single bed |
100 |
200 |
45-50 |
One person |
| Double bed |
150 |
200 |
45-50 |
Couple minimum |
| Queen bed |
160 |
200 |
45-50 |
Standard couple |
| King bed |
180 |
200 |
45-50 |
Large bedroom |
| Desk |
120-160 |
60-80 |
72-75 |
Monitor-based |
| Wardrobe |
60-100 |
55-60 |
200-240 |
Sliding doors need extra depth |
Layout Patterns by Room
Living Room
Pattern A: Face-to-face (large living room)
[Sofa] <-> [Sofa/Armchair]
[Coffee Table]
[TV]
Pattern B: L-shaped (standard living room)
[Sofa ----------]
[So ] [Coffee Table]
[fa ] [TV]
Pattern C: Linear (small living room/studio)
[Sofa ----------]
[Coffee Table]
[TV]
Bedroom
Pattern A: Center placement
[Nightstand] [Bed] [Nightstand]
[Dresser]
Pattern B: One-side placement (small room)
[Bed] [Nightstand]
[Wardrobe ----------]
Lighting rule: Headboard beside or opposite window (avoid direct sunlight)
Kitchen
Work Triangle:
[Fridge] <-1.2-2.7m-> [Sink] <-1.2-2.7m-> [Range]
Layout types:
I-shape: Single wall straight (studio/small kitchen)
L-shape: Corner utilization (standard)
U-shape: Three-wall use (large kitchen)
Island: Center table (650+ sq ft)
Galley: Both walls (corridor type)
Study/Home Office
Desk placement principles:
1. Natural light from the side (avoid frontal glare)
2. Face the door (psychological comfort)
3. 15-20cm gap from wall (ventilation)
4. Outlet accessibility
[Window]
[Desk ------]
[Chair]
[Bookshelf] [Storage]
Standard Apartment Floor Plan Tips
Standard Unit (84 sq m / 900 sq ft) Layout Tips
Living room: approx. 5.5 x 3.5m
-> 3-seat sofa (220cm) + coffee table + TV stand + side table
-> For L-shaped sofa, verify clearance (minimum 300cm wall space)
Kitchen: approx. 3 x 3m
-> L-shape or I-shape + island table (if space permits)
-> Fridge location: near entrance (minimize traffic)
Master bedroom: approx. 3.5 x 3.5m
-> Queen bed (160cm) + nightstands on both sides
-> Dresser or vanity near window
Second bedroom: approx. 3 x 2.5m
-> Single bed + desk (or loft bed + desk)
Lighting Placement Guide
Three-Layer Lighting Structure
Ambient (overall): Ceiling fixtures, recessed lights — overall room brightness
Task (work): Desk lamp, pendant — focused work area lighting
Accent (mood): Floor lamp, candles — atmosphere creation
Height standards:
Pendant (over dining table): 75-90cm above table surface
Floor lamp: Beside sofa, reading height 120-150cm
Wall sconce: 150-170cm from floor
References
- Standard apartment floor plans and ergonomic standards
- Detailed layout templates: see
references/layout-templates.md
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