Measuring Guidelines

TABLES

When ordering a table, size is essential! We recommended that you allow a minimum of 24″ per diner for casual dining and 30″ for formal dining. This is for a square or rectangular table.

EXAMPLE: To seat six comfortably (two diners on either side and one at each end), these dimensions would work: 2 (diners on the long end) x 24″ (surface space/person) + 24″ (12″ on each end) equals 72″ or 6 ft. long

If you’re not sure what your space will allow, do as interior designers do, break out the painter’s blue tape, and create a layout on your floor. It’s a good idea to use this same method to place other furniture you may want in the room that you don’t have yet. You should also allow a minimum of 36″ between the edge of the table and wall or other furniture to allow your diners to push their chairs back from the table and leave the dining area. For wheelchairs, the allowance is 54″.

The standard size of our tables varies from 36″ to 45″ wide. We don’t recommend tables over 45″ wide, but we can customize all widths and lengths as custom builders. Also, for reference, our trestle tables have a 12″ overhang on either end while tables with aprons have a 2″ overhang all around. The standard height is 30″. Pub height (40″ to 42″) and island or counter heights (35″ to 36″) are available with many of our designs.

Round tables and oval tables are a bit different, and therefore, we’ve created the following guidelines to help you decide the right size for your space.

Round Tables

36″ – 4 diners

42″ to 48″ – 5 diners

54″ to 58″ – 5 to 7 diners

60″ – 9 diners

72″ – 10 diners

Oval Tables

We suggest a minimum table width of 40″ for oval tables, and the seating guidelines are the same for rectangular tables. Often you can allow for one extra seat on each for diners for oval tables with a wider width.

OTHER FURNITURE

The painter’s blue tape method mentioned above or a good old-fashioned measuring tape should help you determine what size you need for your space. Most of our existing designs can be modified to suit your needs. If measuring for coffee tables and sofa tables, consider the height of the back of your sofa and the height of the seating.

Media centers feature a standard 3″ space for components. This, too, can be adjusted.

NOTE: Because we often have a waiting list for our barn doors, you can save time in ordering your doors by estimating measurements. Since we price our doors in tiers, this is easy to do! After you place your order, you will be asked to complete our Barn Door Measurement Form so that we can verify the exact size before building. Simply take care of these details when you are ready or approximately three weeks before your door is scheduled to be completed. And if you ordered a door size that ends up falling outside of the first tier, we can adjust your invoice up or down. We take care of all the details, so you don’t have to!

BARN DOORS

Barn doors should overlap either the molding/frame around the opening or the door opening if there is no molding/frame present by at least a 1″ preferably 2″. So, for instance, if your opening has no trim or frame and measures 36″ across, then you should order a 3″ wide door. They are hung to clear the floor by 1/4″ to fit the mounted door guide.

For door openings with casing/molding: Measure from outside to outside of casing/molding across for the width and from the top of the casing/molding to the floor for height.

For door openings without casing/molding: Measure the inside of the opening across for width and from the top of the opening to the floor for height.

You will need a minimum of 6″ between the ceiling or crown molding and the top of the door molding or opening for the hardware to mount, depending on the style of hardware that you choose. You must also make sure that you have enough room on either side of the door for your barn doors to open properly. This space is equivalent to the width of the door(s) that you’re ordering. Also, make sure that you account for molding such as chair rail, thermostats, outlets, light switches and any other object or objects that might impede the proper installation and the function of your sliding door.

BARN DOOR MEASURING GUIDE

For door openings with casing/molding: Measure from outside to outside of casing/molding. Measure across for the width and from the top of the casing/molding to the floor for height. Add 1″ to 2″ per door for overlap depending on privacy needs.

For door openings without casing/molding: Measure the inside of the opening across for width. And measure from the top of the opening to the floor for height. Add 2″ to 4″ per door for overlap depending on privacy needs.

You will need a minimum of 6″ between the ceiling or crown molding and the top of the door molding or opening for the hardware to mount, depending on the style hardware that you choose. You must also make sure that you have enough room on one side of the opening for a single door and either side of the opening for a double door, in order for your barn doors to open properly. This space is equivalent to the width of the door(s) that your ordering. Also, make sure that you account for molding such as chair rail, thermostats, outlets, light switches, vents, and any other object or objects that might impede the proper installation and the function of your sliding barn door.

ORDERING HARDWARE

When ordering hardware, the most import thing is getting the right track length. You should order track length twice the width of the door. If you have an odd-sized door, it is best to order track that is longer to make sure that you have enough. For example, a 39″ door would require 6.5′ of track material order a 7′ track length. These tracks can be cut to size on-site so that you will not be in a situation where you are short. We can also cut your track to whatever size that you need, so if you are sure, please let us know.

Our tracks come without pre-drilled holes; however, we will be glad to pre-drill them for you upon request. You will need to know where all your studs are if you are installing the hardware onto drywall. If you have a ledger board or header/either internal or external, that the track will attach to, then you are safe to order your track with pre-drilled holes. We recommend 16″ spacing between holes.