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Which material is best for a dining table? How big should it be? What shape? Here’s what to look for when buying a dining room table - and a selection of the best on the market
What do we mean by the ‘biggest table that space can accommodate?’ You need to leave a metre of clearance space That means approximately a metre of space (3 feet, if you prefer) open behind the chairs, so that you can easily get up and down from the table. Round tables are great if you live in a smaller space Of course, we don’t all necessarily have a dedicated dining room, let alone a large one at that. If your dining space is in the kitchen or an open-plan living area, consider a round table - they have smaller footprints than rectangular tables, and allow a number of people to sit ar...
Buy a dining table that’s as large as the space you can have available can accommodate This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. The humble dining table can - and often does - serve as the hub of your home. Far from simply a place to eat, they frequently double as work spaces for home office work or teenagers studying; a spot to socialise with friends and family; the scene of endless board games and jigsaws; a stable surface for arts, crafts, and all manner of hobby.