Three Tips to Choosing the Perfect Dining Room Table
Choosing the perfect dining room table can be quite the tricky task if you don't have a solid strategy.
However, luckily with a little thought and a few minutes of planning you will see it can and will be a simple and rewarding challenge.
Step One: Evaluate Your Needs: Take things in to consideration, such as the size of your family and the way in which meals are served.
Do you lay your food out and allow each member of the family to fix their own plate or are plates already made when you sit down to eat? I would suggest an oblong or rectangle table for families who fix their own plates; however a round table can work just fine for everyone else.
Step Two: Room Size vs.
Table Size: Obviously, you don't want to get a table that's bigger than your dining room, however one that is too small can also be a mistake.
It's actually quite simple getting the right sized table, the basic rule of thumb is to allow yourselves enough room to pull all of the chairs out from the table and still have enough room to walk behind each of them.
Make sure to take account of all the furniture that will be housed in the dining room along with the table.
If you follow these steps you will be well on your way to finding the perfect table.
Step Three: Materials & Finish: Choosing the correct dining room table can be very difficult.
Really it all comes down to preference.
You need to look around your home and find a piece that will match your existing decor.
Personally, I am a fan of metal bases with glass tops...
but I would not dare recommend this to anyone with small children or you may soon find that you are buying stock in glass cleaner.
Wood tables are great and can offer a wide selection of looks and feels.
Teak offers a contemporary look, oak is usually a more traditional warm and inviting look.
Mahogany and cherry wood are often more formal and elegant, whereas alder and pine give off classic rustic looks.
There are so many different types of wood to choose from, you are sure to find something to fit both your style and your budget.
Take your time and consider all options before making your selection.
Just remember, as with any furniture purchase...
the shopping and selection process should be fun.
By using the three simple tips above, you can have a great time shopping and an even better time enjoying meals with friends and family on your brand new perfectly selected dining room table.
However, luckily with a little thought and a few minutes of planning you will see it can and will be a simple and rewarding challenge.
Step One: Evaluate Your Needs: Take things in to consideration, such as the size of your family and the way in which meals are served.
Do you lay your food out and allow each member of the family to fix their own plate or are plates already made when you sit down to eat? I would suggest an oblong or rectangle table for families who fix their own plates; however a round table can work just fine for everyone else.
Step Two: Room Size vs.
Table Size: Obviously, you don't want to get a table that's bigger than your dining room, however one that is too small can also be a mistake.
It's actually quite simple getting the right sized table, the basic rule of thumb is to allow yourselves enough room to pull all of the chairs out from the table and still have enough room to walk behind each of them.
Make sure to take account of all the furniture that will be housed in the dining room along with the table.
If you follow these steps you will be well on your way to finding the perfect table.
Step Three: Materials & Finish: Choosing the correct dining room table can be very difficult.
Really it all comes down to preference.
You need to look around your home and find a piece that will match your existing decor.
Personally, I am a fan of metal bases with glass tops...
but I would not dare recommend this to anyone with small children or you may soon find that you are buying stock in glass cleaner.
Wood tables are great and can offer a wide selection of looks and feels.
Teak offers a contemporary look, oak is usually a more traditional warm and inviting look.
Mahogany and cherry wood are often more formal and elegant, whereas alder and pine give off classic rustic looks.
There are so many different types of wood to choose from, you are sure to find something to fit both your style and your budget.
Take your time and consider all options before making your selection.
Just remember, as with any furniture purchase...
the shopping and selection process should be fun.
By using the three simple tips above, you can have a great time shopping and an even better time enjoying meals with friends and family on your brand new perfectly selected dining room table.