Shape & Size of Your Dining Room Table

The size and shape of your dining room and your normal daily dining requirements are key ingredients to consider when choosing your dining table.

If your room is rectangular in shape, then a rectangular or oval table will look best.

If the room is basically square, then either round or square will function and look best.

Remember, if you use a china, buffet, or serving cabinet in the room, you must now reconsider the shape of the room just as if the wall started at the front of the cabinet.

The next rule of thumb will save you time, money and exasperation. You need to figure about 26 to 30 inches (depending upon the overall depth of the dining chair) on all sides of the table, for you, as well as your guest, to easily back away from the table and not be concerned with bumping into a wall or other piece of furniture.

This figure should be increased by an additional 15 inches if you are the type of host that frequently is getting up to move around the table to either serve or remove dishes.

Remember to consider whether or not you need to expand the table for those special occasions that require more seating.

For every two additional people you will need approximately 24 inches of table extension and therefore, overall space requirements in the room.

We all want our dining room to look and function at its best and these guidelines will help you make the right choices.

By Larry Fisher
Certified Professional Interior Designer

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