Square or Rectangle

The hollow square layout is similar to the u-shape floor plan but simply closes off the fourth side to form a closed square or rectangle. It also has an open space in the middle of the table. Hollow square layouts are better for mid-sized rooms to hold a reasonable number of people who may interact with each other throughout the meeting.

Banquet and Reception

Banquet - Seating is commonly calculated based on round tables that hold eight people using 5' round tables.  Banquet style allows for small group interaction at each table. Banquet seating is often used for dinner events or as separate space for breakfast and lunch breaks. 

Reception- Reception style setup utilizes smaller, 3’ rounds with highboys which can accommodate 3-4 people. This set is typically used for hosting receptions. 

U-Shaped

U-shaped floor plans layout tables and seating to form a "U" toward the front of the room where the speaker will lead a discussion. U-shaped floor plans are good for smaller gatherings in rectangle-shaped rooms.

Classroom

The classroom layout includes rows of tables and chairs. Six-foot tables can comfortably hold two people per table, and eight-foot tables can comfortably hold three people per table.  The tables are typically arranged in rows joining two tables in length, and then incorporate an aisle for people to access the seats. This set typically takes up a lot of space, so a very large room is required, especially including audiovisual equipment or food.

Theater

This plan typically lines up rows of chairs and space aisles depending on the width of the room and the total seating needed. Theater floor plans allow for the maximum number of people to fit into a meeting room.  Typically at the front of the room, you might have a podium or a projection screen.  Note that the room occupancy goes down with the addition of podiums and projectors.

Conference and Boardroom

A boardroom floor plan structures the room with all attendees sitting around a closed table environment. Boardroom set-up is structured for attendees to have close interaction. These room sets are designed for smaller groups of attendees.

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