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Dining room design

Tables, chairs, lighting, and layouts for everyday meals.

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  1. Dining Room Layout and SeatingA useful senior living dining room lets residents reach a table, sit comfortably, hear the people beside them, and eat without competing with service traffic.
  2. Making Room for Assisted DiningResidents who receive help at meals need a table arrangement that accommodates their usual seating, the person assisting them, and the equipment used in their care.
  3. Getting Dining Room Lighting RightGood dining-room lighting lets residents see their meal, recognize the person across the table, and move through the room comfortably.