name: spatial-layout-guide
description: "A layout guide for optimizing furniture placement and spatial traffic flow. The 'item-curator' and 'style-analyst' agents must use this skill's placement rules, dimension standards, and traffic flow design methods when selecting and arranging furniture. Used for 'furniture placement', 'spatial layout', 'traffic flow design', etc. Color design and budget management are outside this skill's scope."
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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