How to Choose a Dining Table

Whether you`ve got a formal rectangular dining room, or you`re carving out some transitional space between an open concept kitchen and family room, finding the right dining room to bring the space together is key. The Dining Table is very often the focal point of the room where you gather with your family and friends, so not only do you want to make sure it`s a comfortable fit for the space, you`ll want it to fit your aesthetic and enhance the design of your home. There are a lot of shapes and sizes to choose from, so let`s explore the steps to choosing the right dining table to help narrow down one that`s right for you, including:

Your Wants and Needs in a Dining Space

Choosing the Right Dining Room Table Shape

Choosing the Right Dining Room Table Size

Consider Your Dining Wants and Needs

In many homes, the dining table is the gathering place-the spot we literally and figuratively come together during busy days, celebrations, hosting and more. Carefully choosing the stage on which all of this will all play out belongs at the top of your list.

Assess the Space

Your first step in the quest for the perfect dining table, is to consider the room it will go in. Is this for a formal dining room you use for hosting dinner parties and during the holidays, or will this be in your everyday setting for homework, crafts, and most meals? For an everyday-use kind of table, one that is low maintenance but high style may be your best bet. Make sure that whatever you decide on, you`re leaving enough room surrounding the table to comfortably walk around and get in and out of the seats.

Materially Speaking

When selecting which material is best for you, how and when it is used is key, yet again. Wood tables offer the warmth and comfort for daily use and won`t show regular wear and fingerprints easily. Similarly, concrete, bamboo and marble are hardy without skimping on style.

If you`re okay with something a bit higher maintenance that will be used less often, sleek modern materials such as glass and MDF may be for you.

Select Your Style

This may be the hardest part, once you know the size and material you`re looking for. From traditional and modern to a conversation starter-your dining room table can do as much or as little as you want it to. Keep it classic with an all-wood option or get loud and choose something that will set the bar for style in your dining room. Paired with the perfect chairs, your dining table should be a reflection of your lifestyle at its best.