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I wish I had informed myself before buying my dining table, or I would have gone to a store where I would have received advice from professionals, but it was not the case, I bought a table online, and now it is not precisely the most functional in My case. For this reason, if you find yourself looking at the dining table, today we bring you all the necessary information to choose your dining table wisely and get it right. We tell you the advantages and disadvantages of the different types of tables, which models are ideal for each dining room configuration. The space you need to install a table. Other options to consider: extendable table, corner table, bar table, etc. And all this to purchase your table a success. Do you accompany us to know everything you need to know about dining tables?
How Much Space Does a Dining Table Need?
Regardless of the size of the table, you should know that you have to have a minimum space around it. So that each diner is at ease and can leave to enter their place comfortably, you must reserve an area that in no case may be less than 75 cm. (recommended 90 cm.) between the table and the wall or the table and any obstacle. This figure should be higher if we are talking about a passage area. The minimum for fluid circulation around the table is 120 cm. Of course, you will understand that in all cases, more is better, but if your dining room shares space with your living room and the meters are scarce, these are the minimum dimensions that you must take into account before choosing your dining table.
Number of Diners
And once you are clear about the space for your table, it is time to choose the number of diners. Table for four, for six, for eight? Many people doubt the places when buying, our advice, which we have already shared on several occasions, is that you be practical and think about the people who live or eat! Daily in your home. Buying a huge table, which you will only use rarely, is a waste of money and space. You will have to make a more significant investment, and you will occupy a few precious meters to use for another purpose.
More interesting measurements per person are 60 cm. wide x 40 cm. deep. With these data, you can already calculate the size of your table. Here are some examples: For two people, the ideal table will be 80 x 80. And they are a little just deep. For four people, the ideal size will be 120 x 80 cm. For six: 180 x 80 cm.
Types of Dining Tables
Next, we will classify the dining tables according to their shape, which is most interesting when distributing a dining room. We review all types of tables and tell you which is the ideal space to place them.
Square Tables
- Square tables are perfect for square dining rooms.
- You will find them for 2, 4 or 8 places (although there are more sizes, they are not usual in “normal” homes)
They adapt very well in small dining rooms because you can place them against a wall, furniture, under the window, etc.
Round Tables
Round tables are also suitable for square dining rooms but, unlike square tables, they take more advantage of their surface, and you can seat more people around them than at a square table.
They favor the communication of the diners since they all see each other’s faces.
Rectangular Tables
Typical of rectangular-shaped dining rooms. Like square tables, they are convenient in small dining rooms because you have the option of placing one of their sides against a wall.
Oval Tables
Like the rectangular tables, this model of dining table is for elongated dining rooms.
Extendable Dining Tables, Advantages, and Disadvantages
You will agree with us that the most significant advantage of extendable tables is to have several more seats in the blink of an eye. Extendable tables are perfect for homes that receive occasional visitors.
As for the drawbacks of extendable tables, we must talk about their price, higher than a fixed model.
The work that costs to assemble and disassemble the table, although there are some efficient models, others are complicated or contain very heavy extensions.
And another detail to take into account is the lack of chairs when you extend the table, the fact that not everyone pays attention to and that we want to point out. Keep in mind that if your table wins four seats when you open it, you must have four more chairs by now.
Consider Corner Tables
Certainly, corner tables have traditionally been used in the kitchen. Still, due to their functionality and the little space they occupy, their presence in living rooms is increasingly accentuated, which is why we propose them as an option in mini areas.
Bar Type High Dining Tables
If you live on a mini floor, you may have to give up installing a traditional table. Are you in that situation? Well, do not worry because everything has a solution. Have you considered the option of placing a high table or bar-type table? They are perfect in open spaces where the kitchen is connected to the living room. With a high table or bar, you can define the kitchen area while solving the problem of the dining table. And when you’re not using it, it will also serve as an extra work surface.
Do not give up your high table either, even if your kitchen is independent, and we have seen them completely leaning against a wall, next to the back of the sofa. Can you think of other places to place a bar or high table?
Before Choosing Your Dining Table
Do not forget, before choosing your dining table:
- Calculate the available space taking into account the areas of passage.
- Decide the number of diners or seats you need.
- Choose the model according to the shape of the dining room or its size.
- Don’t rule out other less “traditional” models such as corner tables or high bar-type tables.
- Keep in mind the extendable tables.
We hope that all our advice will be helpful to you when buying your new dining table.
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