I'm setting up a dedicated filing room — how much space should I plan for?

A dedicated filing room needs to account for the footprint of the cabinets plus adequate aisle clearance for comfortable access. Standard guidance is a minimum 36-inch clear aisle in front of any filing cabinet drawer — 42 to 48 inches is better for busy rooms. For two rows of cabinets facing each other, plan a minimum 60-inch center aisle so both sides can be accessed simultaneously. Don't forget circulation space at the entry and any work surface you need for pulling and sorting files. A 100-square-foot room can hold 8–10 lateral filing cabinets with a working aisle. For larger operations, mobile high-density shelving dramatically increases storage density. FindOfficeFurniture.com — call 888-719-4960 to plan your layout.