Dining tables come in different shapes, and choosing a perfect shape is a factor worth considering. The dining tables is very often the focal point of the room where you gather with your family and friends, so not only do you want to make sure it’s a comfortable fit for the space, you’ll want it to fit your aesthetic and enhance the design of your home. There are a lot of shapes and sizes to choose from.
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Rectangular Dining Tables
If your room is long and narrow, a rectangular table is best rather than forcing a circular one to work and losing out on the floor space you’ll need to easily walk in, around, and through. And if space is less of a concern, you’ll still need to think carefully about the size and shape of your table. Ideally, rectangular tables should be 36” to 42” across to ensure enough room for place settings on both sides of the table.
Square Dining Tables
Square-shaped rooms look best with a square dining table. A benefit to having square tables is that they provide intimacy and a satisfying solution to seating a small number of people. It can be off-putting to have large a rectangular table if there are only two or three people present for most of your meals—a larger table can make the space seem cold.Two square tables can even be grouped together to create a larger rectangular seating arrangement for special occasions.
Round Dining Tables
Because there are no corners to a round table, it creates more space so people can walk around and get to their seats. … A round dining table avoids such issues by providing better use of space in a smaller area so that there is less bumping or crowding when trying to sit down.
Keep in mind that a round table is not ideal for larger gatherings. A large round table means that, while you can still see others, they seem far away, and you may have to shout across the table to be heard. Besides, most dining rooms are not large enough to accommodate large round dining tables. (we suggest 6-8 as a maximum, to maintain the intimate feel we mentioned)
Oval Dining Tables
An oval dining table is very similar to a rectangular one in almost all its attributes. If you’re deliberating between a rectangular and a round dining table, don’t overlook the option of an oval-shaped design. An oval table combines the linear layout of a rectangular dining table with the intimacy and flexibility of a round table, resulting in a table that works almost anywhere. The rounded edges of this style dining table incorporate curves into space, helping to break up angular lines and soften a geometric scheme.
OE-Fashion home furniture has a lot of table shapes and styles for you to choose from, as long as you like that style, we can change the shape according to your requirements.