Planning & Measuring

How Many People Does a Majlis Seat? A Seating Capacity Guide
Work out majlis seating capacity from wall length. Per-person width guidance, capacity tables for straight, L and U layouts, and worked examples.

Basement Majlis Ideas: A Guest Room in a North American Basement
Planning a majlis in a finished basement: dealing with cold floors, low ceilings, support posts and stairs, with layouts for typical basements.

Standard Majlis Dimensions in Centimetres and Inches
Typical majlis dimensions in cm and inches from published listings: seat depth, mattress thickness, backrest and armrest sizes in one reference chart.

Floor Seating Restaurant Design: Mandi Rooms and Family Booths
Designing floor seating for a Yemeni or mandi restaurant: private room sizes, seat heights, serving access, cleaning routines and guest comfort.

Floor Seating vs Raised Diwan: Comfort, Space and Tradition
Floor seating or a raised diwan? Compare comfort, ease of standing, cleaning underneath, storage and the look of each before you order.

Floor Seating for a Home Cinema or Gaming Room
Use an Arabic floor sofa as seating in a home cinema or gaming room: screen height, two-tier rows, back support for long sessions and fabrics for dark rooms.

How to Measure Your Room for an L-Shaped or U-Shaped Majlis
A step-by-step measuring guide for L and U-shaped majlis sets: walls, doors, windows, skirting and radiators, plus a worksheet to copy and send.

Balcony, Patio and Rooftop Floor Seating Ideas for Small Spaces
Turn a balcony, patio or rooftop into an outdoor majlis: space-saving layouts, shade, cushions you can carry in, and seasonal storage.

A Majlis in a Small Apartment: Layouts From 9 Square Metres
Fit a majlis into a small apartment or studio: single-wall and compact L layouts, seat depths that save space, and honest ideas for storage and guests.
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