Tips

Tips

Trying new things

If you are thinking of repurposing a piece of furniture, industry experts offer these guidelines to help determine if the piece fits a new place.

Furniture used as an entryway table shouldn’t extend too far into the hallway or walking space leading from a door. Usually allow for 36 to 42 inches of walking space.

Don’t try to squeeze too much furniture into a dining room. Make sure there is enough room to pull a chair all the way out from the table with room to sit down and, ideally, with some extra walking space behind the chair even when it is pulled out.

Source: Hartford Courant