How do I Determine the Proper Dining Table Size for a Room?

Furnishing all the rooms in your home can be a challenging task, particularly if this is your first home and, previously, you've lived with someone else or only had a small apartment to furnish. If you plan to have a big family in your home or if you like to entertain, then your dining room furniture, especially the dining room table, is an important room to furnish properly. There are several things you should keep in mind when choosing a size for your dining room table. Does this Spark an idea?

Instructions

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Measure the amount of space you have for your dining room table, meaning the areas in your dining room that aren't already occupied by furniture. To leave enough space to walk around the table and comfortably pull out chairs, leave about 48 inches between the dining room table and either the wall or nearest piece of furniture, such as a cabinet.

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Choose a round or oval table if your dining room is on the smaller side. These table shapes will fit better in a smaller room because they don't have corners taking up space that cannot even be used for seating. Therefore, you'll be able to fit the most seats in the smallest amount of space and make the most of your small room.

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Choose a square or rectangular table if you have a larger dining room. These shapes will fit a larger room and a larger number of guests much better than a round shape. Angular tables have more surface area due to the corners that can't be used for seating and help to fill out the room to keep it from looking empty. However, if you do need the extra space, these tables can be moved up against the wall more efficiently than round or oval tables.

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Consider choosing a dining room table that can expand by using drop-leafs. These types of tables are perfect for small families that like to entertain. You can have an intimate dinner with your family one night and a 12-person dinner party the next.

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Make sure the dining room table you choose is at least 36 inches wide. This amount of space is generally needed to have enough room for place settings and food.