Standard Dimensions of Furniture - Nordholtz Furniture

The majority of furniture is manufactured using standard measurements. Knowing those standard measurements before buying helps customers find the right fit for their home. Knowing well how the pieces are going to fit in your space, you can start designing the layout of any room in your house. However, these standard measurements are used as a general guideline only. It is recommended to measure the piece you want to buy before buying it to see whether it will be the right fit for your place.

Living Room Couch and Furniture Dimensions

Most sofas have the same approximate measurements. Yes, that is right, despite the fact that sofas look very different in terms of style, color, or upholstery fabric, they are all pretty much the same when it comes to measurements. The same situation is with other pieces of living room furniture such as coffee tables and end tables. Having a rough idea of the dimensions of a piece you want to buy is of great help. This way, you can plan what and how to fit in your room and how to arrange everything in your space as efficiently as possible. Below are the standard table and couch dimensions:

Armchair: 35 inches deep by 35 inches wide
Loveseat: 35 inches deep by 60 inches wide
Three-seat sofa: 35 inches deep by 84 inches wide
Rectangular end table: 28 inches long by 25 inches wide
Square end table: 24 inches long by 24 inches wide
Coffee Table: 48 inches long by 30 inches wide

Dining Room Furniture Dimensions

The same thing can be said about dining room tables and chairs. They are also usually made according to standard measurements. However, in this case there are many variations, as there exist different kinds of dining tables. The same story with chairs. However, they will vary in size only a little bit. The average dining room tables and chairs dimensions are listed below:

Dining table with one leaf: 72 inches long by 36 inches wide
Round dining table for four people: From a 36-inch diameter to a 44-inch diameter
Round dining table for four to six people: From a 44-inch diameter to a 54-inch diameter
Round dining table for six to eight people: From a 54-inch diameter to a 72-inch diameter
Side chair: 18 inches deep by 18 inches wide
Armchair: 18 inches deep by 22 inches wide

Many kitchens have kitchen cabinets which are used for storage of food, cooking equipment, and many other things. Usually, various house appliances such as refrigerators, microwaves, ovens, and dishwashers are integrated into kitchen cabinets. Kitchen cabinets come in various designs and options. The size of a kitchen cabinet can vary as per the requirement of a particular household. The standard dimensions of a kitchen cabinet are listed below:

Height of the Platform: 2 feet 4 inches
Width or Depth of the Platform: 1 feet 10 inches
Height of the Cabinet Above Platform: 2 feet
Height of the Cabinet: 2 feet 4 inches
Overall Height of the Kitchen Cabinet: 7 feet 3 Inches

Sideboard or buffet can be used in any size dining room. This piece of furniture is used to store and display items. It’s also used as an extra surface for serving food. Finding a buffet with the right dimensions can be a little tricky but with the help of our guide, you will definitely find the best match for your space. Here are the standard dimensions of a buffet.

Buffets (to the floor): 54 – 62 inches in width, with an average depth of 20 – 21.
Sideboards (up on legs): 66 inches in width, with an average depth of 22 inches
“Junior size” sideboards (not as common): 66 inches in width, with an average depth of 22 inches
Two-glass china cabinets: 36 in width, with an average depth of 16 inches
Three-glass china cabinets: 45 in width, with an average depth 17 inches
Sideboard: standard height of 28 inches to 30 inches

When shopping for a buffet, make sure it is the perfect height so you can comfortably serve food from the top. Take your kitchen counter, which is 36 inches, which is just about the right height for your dining room buffet. However, some buffets are 34 inches to 38 inches tall.

Bedroom Furniture Dimensions

Bedroom furniture dimensions are more standardized than any other piece of furniture because there are the standard sizes of mattress and bedding. However, when it comes to nightstands and chests there is a variety of measurements because there are several types of those. Here are the standard dimensions for bedroom furniture:

Twin-size bed: 39 inches wide by 80 inches long
Double or full-size bed: 54 inches wide by 80 inches long
Queen-size bed: 60 inches wide by 80 inches long
Eastern king-size bed: 76 inches wide by 80 inches long
California king-size bed: 72 inches wide by 84 inches long
Chest of drawers: 30 inches wide by 18 inches deep
Nightstand: 18 inches wide by 18 inches deep

Chair Dimensions

Chair is one of the most popular furniture items found in many house. Chairs can be used in various rooms and also outside. The chairs are made from different materials like wood, metal, or synthetic materials. Sometimes, chairs are padded or upholstered in various colors and fabrics either the seat alone or entirely. Chairs come in many varieties, such as Occasional Chair, Club Chair, Wing Chair, Slipper Chair, Side Chair, Recliners, Klismos Chairs, Chaise Longue. That is why chair dimension can differ. Most chairs measure 17–19 inches from ground to seat. Stool heights range from 16–23 inches. These chair heights are standard to fit under regular tables ranging from 28–30 inches. Below are the chair dimensions standard.

Seating height = 18 inches
Leg Size = 20 x 19 inches
Total Height = 38 inches
Desk chair height = 18 inches
Counter chair height = 24 inches
Kitchen table chair height= 18 inches
Dining table chair height = 18 inches
Bar chair height = 30 inches

Bookcase

Bookcases are categorized by the size using the number of shelves. The size of the bookcase increases proportionally with the number of shelves.

Two-shelf Bookcase

Two-shelf bookcases come with the standard height of 32 inches and the standard width of 31 inches. Its depth ranges from 12 to 13 inches. There are also two-shelf bookcase as tall as 36 inches. Two-shelf bookcases are used for small book collections or encyclopedias and large photography books.

Three-shelf Bookcase

Three-shelf bookcases offer more options. Their height varies from 41 inches to 48 inches. While their width ranges from 30 to 36 inches. The depth of a three-shelf bookcase ranges from 12 to 13 inches. In most cases, three-shelf bookcases can be customized. You can adjust the shelves to different heights to create various storage options for hardcovers, paperbacks, and large-size books.

Four-shelf Bookcase

The standard height of a four-shelf bookcase is 54 inches. Narrow four-shelf bookcases come with the standard width of 24 inches, while a wide four-shelf bookcase will have a width of 45 inches. The depth may range from 12 inches to 14 inches. Four-shelf bookcase is good for housing square-shaped books due to extra depth.

Five-shelf Bookcase

The standard height of a five-shelf bookcase ranges from 72 inches to 77 inches. Its width will be from 31 inches to 37 inches, with the standard depth of 12 to 13 inches. The majority of five-shelf bookcases feature an extra shelf so you transform them into a six-shelf bookcase.

Shelf “Baby” Tower

Seven-shelf bookcases are known as “towers” or “babies.” The reason for that name can be explained by the fact that they are narrower than bookcases with two to five shelves. The standard height for a seven-shelf bookcase is 84 inches.

Double Wide Bookcases

Double wide bookcases are basically two units put together. They have a permanent border in the middle of the bookcase. They come in 3-to-10-shelf styles. Their height, width, and depth will vary, based on the number of shelves.
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