For some families dinner is the most important meal of the day, and it is also one of the few chances they have to talk about what has happened during the day. Some families may not want to eat in the dining room, because they find that too formal, but all of this changes when the holidays come, and all family members come home, or when a large number of guests is expected.
This is when the dining table really starts to get used, and any problems with its size quickly become apparent, because while the table may have been enough for family members living in the house, it is no longer large enough to handle guests and other family members returned home. Thus, choosing one of the many dining tables available in furniture stores that offer everything from glass dining tables to oak and mahogany dining tables becomes a priority.
Prices and quality vary greatly between stores, and it is possible to find everything from a cheap dining table and chairs, to a very expensive mahogany set that will set you back several thousand pounds.
Careful consideration of your wants and needs is important, and you need to make sure that the dining table you choose is suitable. It needs to have the right shape, and, most importantly, the right size. The size of the table depends on the size of the dining room, and on the number of guests you are planning to have. There is a fine line between too small, too large and just right, and you need to make sure that the table you pick is the size you want.
If your dining room is small and you pick a large table, trying to accommodate as many guests as possible, then you will just be overcrowding the room, as there will be no free space because the table takes up all of the room. Guests will not even have room to move their chairs back to leave the table, not to mention the fact that moving around the room will be impossible, unless all the guests move their chairs. A smaller table is not any better either. You may think that you are saving space by choosing a small table that should be enough for your family, but that is rarely the case, and choosing a small table will not give everyone the space they need when they eat.
Bumping elbows while eating is certainly not a nice experience, and it should be avoided. Plus, just think of all the times when guests will be over for dinner and you will not have any place to seat them.
To choose the right sized table you need to remember that a person usually requires around 24 inches of width to not bump elbows with anyone else.
Guests also require around 32 inches of space between them and the wall to be able to easily get up from the table, and without interrupting anyone. This space increases to 38 inches if there are others moving behind the table and to 42 inches if you plan to do the serving from behind their chairs. This space is usually measured from the wall, but if any china cabinets are present in the room, the measurement should begin from there.
Now that you know the space required, you can start looking into tables that fit into your living room, and meet all of the requirements from above. You also need to consider the shape of the dining table, or dining tables, that you intend to purchase. Those with very large rooms will sometimes purchase more than one table, and link them together, instead of purchasing just one, very large table, that is usually custom made.
You can choose between round, rectangular and square dining tables. Square tables require the most amount of space, due to the corners, while round tables require the least. However, they also seat a lower number of people than rectangular or square tables of the same size.
While you can buy a cheap dining table and chairs, it is better to purchase one made out of solid wood such as oak. The price may be higher, but the quality will be better. Also, depending on how the inside of your home is decorated, you may want to take a look at glass dining tables. They look excellent in any modern apartment or house.
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