⬚Design tool
Walkway Clearance Check
Check walkway width for comfortable, accessible furniture layouts.
Living room depth (cm)
Total depth from the back of the sofa to the TV unit wall.
- Side30 cm
- Sofa95 cm
- Table45 cm
- Walk175 cm
- TV45 cm
- Side30 cm
Remaining walkway
175 cm
Assessment
Comfortable — balanced layout and walkway.
Frequently asked questions
How wide should a walkway be in a living room?
90 cm or more is comfortable for two people passing. In tight layouts, try not to go below 75 cm for main routes. Single-person paths can work down to about 60 cm but feel cramped with coffee tables or ottomans.
How much space should I leave between sofa and coffee table?
Allow about 40–50 cm so you can reach drinks and stand up easily. The walkway behind the sofa to circulation paths should stay clear; this tool totals sofa, table, and TV depths against your room length.
What if the tool shows insufficient walkway space?
Try a slimmer coffee table, shallower sofa, or moving the TV unit. Rotating the layout or swapping a sectional for armchairs can recover 15–30 cm without changing the room footprint.