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Let The Dining Room Table Be Your Guide

Directpro — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 02:37:39 +0000

A dining room is one of the most important rooms in the home: It’s the place where people gather for special events, and many families today use it for more than just formal occasions. This trend makes the choice of dining room furniture crucial, particularly the dining room table, since it’s considered the focus of the dining room.

Consider these tips when selecting a table:

Size of the room: Appropriately-scaled dining furniture looks best. A small dining room table looks best in a small dining room, and a large dining room table looks best in a large dining room.

Capacity: Consider the size. How many people will need to fit around the table regularly?

Shape: Balance the shape of the dining room table with the rest of the room for a cohesive look.

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What Size Should Your New Dining Room Table Be?

Home Pro — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 23:26:55 +0000

First of all, consider the size of your room so the size of your table will look appropriate and balanced, as well as providing an enjoyable dining experience for your guests.

Naturally, the larger the room, the larger your table should be and vice versa. A small table in a large dining room will look out of balance, and a table too large for a small space just makes things uncomfortable.

The standard recommendation is to make sure you have at least 48 inches between the edges of your table and the nearest wall or piece of furniture. If no traffic will pass behind the chairs on any side of the table, 36 inches should suffice.

Be sure you have at least 36 to 42 inches across your table to have enough room to comfortably place food in the center of the table and provide a comfortable distance for your guests to converse.

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