What Trade Show Booth Size Is Right for You?
June 30th 2025
Choosing the right booth size is more than just picking a number — it's about matching your goals, budget, and event space to the most efficient and impactful layout. At AOM Displays, we help brands of all sizes find the perfect fit, whether you're exhibiting for the first time or upgrading to a premium setup.
This guide breaks down the most common booth sizes, what they're best for, and how to maximize your ROI at every scale.
📐 Most Common Booth Sizes (And What They're Good For)
🔹 10x10 Inline Booth
- Space: 100 sq. ft. (one open side)
- Best for: First-time exhibitors, small teams, focused branding.
- Why choose this: Budget-friendly, compact, and easy to set up.
- Ideal products: Tension fabric backwalls, portable counters, LED lightboxes.
🔹 10x10 Corner Booth
- Space: 100 sq. ft. (two open sides)
- Best for: Increasing visibility without increasing space.
- Why choose this: Better traffic flow and brand exposure than inline.
- Ideal products: L-shaped displays, open podiums, dual-sided graphics
🔹 10x20 Inline Booth
- Space: 200 sq. ft. (one open side)
- Best for: Expanding product lines, media screens, demo areas.
- Why choose this: More visual real estate while keeping costs manageable.
- Ideal products: Modular displays, built-in TV mounts, counters with storage.
🔹 10x20 Peninsula Booth
- Space: 200 sq. ft. (three open sides)
- Best for: Mid-size brands looking for serious attention.
- Why choose this: High visibility, perfect for engagement and walk-in zones.
- Ideal products: Double-sided SEG lightboxes, tall fabric towers, interactive counters.
🔹 20x20 Island Booth
- Space: 400 sq. ft. (open on all four sides)
- Best for: Established brands, flagship showcases, product demos.
- Why choose this: Complete creative freedom and maximum visitor access.
- Ideal products: Central towers, hanging signs, open-plan modular zones.
🔹 Custom/Larger Booth Spaces
- Space: 20x30 and up
- Best for: Immersive brand experiences, multi-zone layouts, lead capture stations.
- Why choose this: Custom booth design allows total brand control and high-volume interaction.
- Ideal products: SEG lightbox walls, private meeting rooms, oversized graphics.
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🎯 How to Choose the Right Size
- What’s your team size? Plan ~40–50 sq. ft. per staff member.
- Do you need storage, screens, or demos? Add space for utility.
- Where is your booth located? Corners and islands get more traffic.
- How do you want visitors to move? Consider flow and open space.
- What’s your shipping and setup budget? Larger booths often require more time and handling.
✅ Why Choose AOM Displays?
- 🔧 Tool-Free Modular Designs – Assemble in minutes, no contractors needed
- 🧳 Lightweight & Travel-Ready – Easy to ship, carry, and store
- 🖼 Custom Graphics – Premium print quality on tension fabric or SEG
- ⚡ Fast Production – Most products ship within 3–5 business days
- 🛠 Expert Support – From layout planning to setup guidance
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Whether you're planning a 10x10 inline or a 20x20 island, our experts will help you get it done — on time, on budget, and on brand.
