Bistro set · 5×8 balcony
Round table and two folding chairs leave a 30 in path to the balcony door with chairs tucked in.
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Round table and two folding chairs leave a 30 in path to the balcony door with chairs tucked in.
72×32 in sofa fits, but coffee table clearance drops under 20 in. Use nesting tables or a narrower sofa.
Chair pull-out overlaps the door swing and railing zone. Switch to a 2-person set or bench seating.
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Measure the usable rectangle inside the railing and keep a walking path to the door. Bistro sets work on small balconies; full dining sets need chair pull-out room.
01Plan for the table footprint plus chair depth and pull-out clearance. If people need to walk behind chairs, leave a wider path.
02Only if building rules and local fire rules allow it. Then check manufacturer clearance from railings, walls, ceilings, and combustible surfaces.
03Measure the retail boxes and the SUV hatch opening. Long boxes may need diagonal loading or delivery even when cargo volume looks sufficient.
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