Our Dinette to
Theater Seat Conversion in our non-slide dining/kitchen area.
When in full recline position, there's only about a foot between the footrests and the kitchen cabinets. However, it's very rare that anyone is preparing a meal when someone else is fully reclined. If so, they set in the forward seat which leaves the area around the sink/stove/fridge free.
It can be a bit tight, but for us, we'd rather have a shorter unit and work with the limited space. For others, this simply wouldn't be sufficient room.