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TLE
Domestic Work
Quarter 3 – Module 1:
Dining Furniture Set Up
(Week 1)
 What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you
understand Domestic Works. The scope of this module permits it to be used in many
different learning situations. The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary
level of students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the
course.

This module discusses the Dining Furniture Set Up.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. identify the different dining furniture set up;
2. describe the given types of dining room set up; and
3. observe proper arrangement of furniture.

What I Know

Use a separate sheet in answering the test. Be sure to write the following:
Name: __________________ Grade and Section: ______________________
Subject: _________________ Lesson Title: ____________________________

Directions: Choose the best answer from the choices. Write letters only.

1. One of the design elements wherein room dimension should be considered in

choosing it.
A. chairs C. sideboards & buffet tables
B. rugs D. table shape
2. It should be large enough that your chairs don’t catch on the edge when
pulled back.
A. chairs C. sideboards & buffet tables
B. rugs D. table shape
3. It should have enough clearance to fit under the table an ample elbow room
for your guest.
A. chairs C. sideboards & buffet tables
B. rugs D. table shape
4. It provides other storage for entertaining essentials and offers a surface for
serving drinks.
A. chairs C. sideboards & buffet tables
B. rugs D. table shape
5. A table shape which is suitable for impressing guest.
A. any table shape C. rectangular or elongated oval tables
B. free-form table D. square or round tables

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 6. It is suited for a small space or open concepts for easy conversation.
A. any table shape C. rectangular or elongated oval tables
B. free-form table D. square or round tables
7. It is recommended for larger rooms.
A. any table shape C. rectangular or elongated oval tables
B. free-form table D. square or round tables
8. Lighting that will look great in a formal dining room.
A. chandeliers C. flickering candles
B. fixed track lighting D. pendants
9. It will create an inviting atmosphere.
A. chandeliers C. flickering candles
B. fixed track lighting D. pendants
10. Lighting recommended for a modern dining room.
A. chandeliers C. flickering candles
B. fixed track lighting D. pendants

What’s In

Dining Furniture Set Up

After the food has been prepared and cooked, the next step will be the place of
delivery. In food service industry, there are different styles to apply ranging from
small to large groups and from simple to elegant set-up. It may depend on the type
of occasion.

Some of the room arrangement considerations to remember:

• Size or square footage of the room area.
• Aisle space required for service personnel to go around while serving the food.
• Service areas or wait stations, including the soiled dish areas.
• Placement of the beverage stations, coffee stations, and portable bar.
• Number of seats at each table.
• Shape and size of a table
• Total number of guests
• Activity and flow of the guests
• Fire and safety codes and the emergency exits

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 What’s New

Dining Room Design: Tips You Need to Know

A dining room should accommodate both elegant feasts and everyday meals, reflect
your home's style, and fit your space. Figure out how to finesse the perfect dining
room with our dining room design tips. Think beyond the table and chairs – turn to
rugs, lighting, and storage to set your dining room apart from the rest.

Dining Room Design Elements

Consider the following dining room design elements:

• Table Shape
When choosing a dining table shape, consider your room's dimensions, how
many people you will typically want to seat, and your entertaining style. Don’t
forget, removable leaves allow you to adjust a table depending on the size of
your dinner party.

For Larger Rooms:

Rectangular or elongated oval tables work well. Square or round tables are best
suited for small spaces or open concepts, and they facilitate easy conversation.
Think about an extendable table, which can accommodate more guests and a
larger meal when you need the space.

For Impressing Guests:

Take a creative leap with a free-form table. These novelty tables come in a variety
of unique shapes and organic designs guaranteed to draw the eye.

• Table Placement
Your table should not disrupt the natural traffic flow of your space, so consider
the main pathways and measure accordingly. Leave adequate space between the
table and walls (or open-concept thoroughfares) for diners to push out their
chairs and still easily maneuver around other dining room furniture.

• Chairs
When it comes to choosing a seating type, mix and match styles for a collected
look, or take the guesswork out of the equation with a full dining room set. The
four types of dining chairs are arm, side, Parsons and Windsor. Additionally,
dining chairs should have enough clearance to fit under the table and ample
elbow room for your guests.

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 • Rugs
Laying down a rug ties together your dining room furniture, reinforces your style
and personality, and provides comfort. If you're worried about spills (if you have
children or enjoy a glass of merlot), go for an easy-to-clean cotton or synthetic
option. Stylistically, you may want to choose an intricately patterned rug to hide
any crumbs or stains but be sure that it matches any surrounding upholstery in
the room and highlights the dining table set.

Your rug should be large enough that your chairs don’t catch on the edge when
they are pulled back – adding 36" to the dimensions on either side is an easy
way to accomplish this. With extendable tables, use the measurements of your
most used configuration.

• Sideboards and Buffet Tables

These double-duty pieces provide extra storage for entertaining essentials and
offer a surface for serving drinks or family-style dinners. To find a style that
seamlessly fits into your layout, consider how much storage space you’re looking
for. Do you want drawers to hold your seasonal dinnerware or open shelves to
display your fine China? Also consider wood tone – play it safe by matching the
dining table set, or offset the look slightly with a complementary tone instead.

• Statement Lighting
The right light fixture can become the exclamation point of any dining room and
should be hung 34" above the table to create an eye-catching focal point.
Chandeliers, pendants, or fixed track lighting. Think about the style of your
dining room and home before you choose a light fixture – a graceful chandelier
will look great in a formal dining room, while pendant lighting is more suitable
for a modern dining room. For an alternative way to employ statement lighting,
layer different types of lighting, like wall sconces and flickering candles, to create
an inviting atmosphere.

What Is It

Basic Dining Table Set-up

A. Banquet Style Set–up

The banquet style room arrangement is a round table setup with participants
facing each other like at a dinner table. This encourages full interaction between
people sitting at one table. It is often used for interactive workshops with group
discussions and exercises.

Pros:
• Full potential for interaction between participants as they face each other.

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 • Allows for more members to get to know each other; useful for networking
purposes.
• It maximizes the use of the space in the room.

Cons:
• Although it is easy to interact with other members at the table, it is not easy
to mingle with other participants at other tables.
• It has the tendency to isolate groups and form cliques.

The banquet style setup is good for formal and informal gatherings such as weddings,
galas, sit-down dinners, music, and entertainment – parties where there is no need
to constantly focus attention on a stage/central platform.

B. Classroom Set-up
It is a classic classroom style setup where tables and chairs are arranged in
parallel rows facing the front of the room. It is common for lectures and primarily
supports interaction between the speaker and the audience and less between
participants.

Although, participants sharing a table can do small group exercises or sharing

their work with one another.

Pros:
• Tables or desks are provisioned for taking notes and use of devices.
• It maximizes the space and seating plan with tables/desks.

Cons:
• Line of vision for participants seated near the front corners or back corners is
compromised.
• Because of the angles of certain seats and tables, several participants may
have to twist or turn to have a good view of the speaker or visual aid.
• Interaction and eye contact are unlikely in this setup and group discussions
can be difficult.

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C. U – shaped Set-up
A U-shaped seating arrangement is just what the name describes – a letter U setup
of tables and chairs arranged in an open-ended shape with the participants facing
inwards. It is a classic boardroom setup that enables members to both face each
other and the speaker.

Pros:
• It enables the presenter to closely engage with each participant.
• Participants can interact with one another.
• The open area can be set up as a presentation area or as a focal point.

Cons:
• The seating capacity of the room is not maximized since floor space is not fully
utilized.
• Most of the participants view the front (speaker and visual aids) in a sideway
position. This can become uncomfortable as the session progresses.

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D. Board Room Set-up
Conference or boardroom style has one large table that fits around 7 to 20 people
with room for their various equipment such as laptops, mobile devices, and video
conferencing devices. All participants face the middle to enable discussion and
interaction from all directions. The boardroom or conference style can also be
adjusted to include many tables that form a hollow square/rectangle.

Pros:
• Allows for direct interaction between participants from any direction.
• Table space allows for the use of laptops and other gadgets, paperwork and
consumption of food and drinks.

Cons:
• There are spots from where some participants may not be able to view slides
or other visual presentations clearly.
• Because participants can use their laptops and other devices, they can easily
shift their attention away from the meeting.
• The people at the far end of the table may feel isolated. Using circular or even
square type conference tables can diminish this isolation.

This type of seating setup is ideal for business meetings, video conferencing,
brainstorming and open discussions.

Arrangement of Tables and Chairs

The preparation of the dining room is not complete without well -arranged tables and
chairs. The important guide is to provide enough space as required by the type of
service to be used. Formal services require wider covers compared to the informal
ones, such as the American and English services.

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In a buffet service, tables can be arranged in different shapes such as the A shape,
G shape, zigzag, and hollow square. These can be arranged separately to form food
stations, such as a station for roasts, salads, and the like. Folding tables can be
constructed for this type of service to allow for different arrangements.

In arranging the tables, it is important to remember the following:

1. Provide for adequate space for the number of

guests served.
2. Set the buffet table as close to the source of food
as possible to allow the food servers to replenish
the buffet table promptly and with minimum
obstruction.
3. Study the logical movement of the diners to
prevent crisscrossing, thereby avoiding traffic
and making service prompt and efficient.

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What’s More

Use a separate sheet in answering the test. Be sure to write the following:
Name: ________________________________ Grade and Section: ______________________
Subject: ______________________________ Lesson Title: ____________________________

Directions: Briefly describe four (4) types of dining furniture set-up and write your
answer on the activity sheet or on a separate sheet of paper.

Types of Dining Furniture Set-up Descriptions

1.

2.

3.

4.

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 What I Have Learned

Use a separate sheet in answering the test. Be sure to write the following:
Name: ________________________________ Grade and Section: _____________________
Subject: ______________________________ Lesson Title: ____________________________

Directions: Simply answer the following questions.

1. Among the types of dining furniture set up styles, which type is best for you?
Why?
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________

2. Why do you need to arrange the chairs and table in a dining set up?
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
3. In designing your own dining area, what kind of furniture to buy and how do
you set them up?
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________

What I Can Do

Use a separate sheet in answering the test. Be sure to write the following:
Name: ________________________________ Grade and Section: _____________________
Subject: ______________________________ Lesson Title: ____________________________

WINDOW FRAMES
Directions: Draw Window Frames in a short bond paper with cut-out pictures from
magazines and/ or downloaded pictures showing the different dining
furniture setup styles.

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 Assessment

Use a separate sheet in answering the test. Be sure to write the following:
Name: ________________________________ Grade and Section: ______________________
Subject: ______________________________ Lesson Title: ____________________________

Directions: Choose the best answer from the choices. Write letters only.

1. It is required by the service personnel to go around while serving the foods.

A. aisle space C. service area
B. safety codes D. size of the room area
2. The size of the room area will differ according to the __________.
A. activities of the guest C. size of the table
B. service area D. total number of guest
3. A set-up which is good for the parties where there is no need to constantly
focus on a stage.
A. banquet set-up C. classroom set-up
B. board room set-up D. U-shaped set-up
4. It is a set-up that enables members to face each other and the speaker.
A. banquet set-up C. classroom set-up
B. board room set-up D. U-shaped set-up
5. A set-up with the advantages where tables and chairs are provisional for
taking notes.
A. banquet set-up C. classroom set-up
B. board room set-up D. U-shaped set-up
6. It makes a complete arrangement of a dining table.
A. an exclusive venue C. a well-arranged tables & chairs
B. an expensive table appointments D. a well-cooked foods
7. One of the important guides in arranging dining tables and chairs.
A. Should be arranged separately.
B. Should be constructed separately.
C. Should require wider covers.
D. Should provide enough space for table service use.
8. One of the table services that can be arranged in different shapes.
A. American service C. English service
B. buffet service D. informal service
9. It should be taken into considerations when arranging tables and chairs.
A. adequate space C. promptly & efficient
B. close to the source of foods D. to prevent crisscrossing
10. In arranging the tables, you must study the logical movement of
diners.
A. adequate space C. promptly & efficient
B. close to the source of foods D.to prevent crisscrossing

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 Answer Key

enable discussion from all directions.

participants are face the middle to
for their various equipment. All
fits around 7 to 20 people with room
-U-shaped set up has large table that
face each other and the speaker.
inwards. It enables members to both
shape with the participants facing
chairs arranged in an open-ended
-Classroom set up where tables and
Facing each other like a dinner table.
round table set up with participants
-Banquet Style room arrangement is a
What’s More

References
K to 12 Basic Education Programs (n.d.). Domestic Works 10 Technology and
Livelihood Education Home Economics. Pages 77-78, & 311-315.

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