How to Choose the Right
Dining Room Table
A
dining room table is most likely to be the focal point
of your dining room or dining area, making it the main item
of dining furniture. This is the reason that you should give
a lot of thought to the kind of dining room table that you
get for your dining room. The points to ponder are size,
shape, material used, design, whether or not you need a
table pad, whether you want to opt for a dining room set or
mix and match separates; you need to examine all these
points before deciding what is right for you.
Size:
The size of the dining table is of course one of the most
crucial factors to consider when choosing a dining room
tables. Too big and it can make the room look small and
cluttered; too small and it can look rather lost in a large
room. So when you go shopping for a dining table, remember
to take along the size, measurements and proportions of the
dining area. Ideally, I dining table should be big enough
for the size of the room but it should also leave enough
room around the sides for easy movement and also leave space
for any additional pieces of furniture that you may want to
add, such as a hutch or a sideboard or buffet or even a mini
bar or drinks trolley.
Shape:
The rule of thumb is that if you have a square shaped room,
a square dining table may be a good idea and if your dining
area is rectangular in shape, the more conventional
rectangular one will be a good bet. Also a very good option
is the circular or round dining room table. This is the
shape to go for when the proportions of your dining area are
small and space is a constraint. Round dining tables are
great space savers. Also consider the number of chairs that
you want for the dining room: if all you need are 4 chairs
it does not make sense to choose a rectangular table,
because 4 chairs placed at a rectangular table can look
pretty odd.
Material: Another thing to consider is what is the dining
table to be made of? Glass topped tables are very
attractive, wood is durable, wrought iron can also be an
option but is not always practical. If you like glass topped
tables but are afraid of wear and tear, you can opt for a
table pad that will protect the table from heat, humidity,
stains, spills and scratches. Custom table pads are
available for any kind of dining table.
Design:
Your dining room should form a harmonious whole with the
rest of the house so if your drawing room is minimalist or
starkly modern, so should be your dining room furniture.
There are some wonderful contemporary designs available
these days, such as pedestal dining tables, modern or
contemporary shapes, tables with fold away portions, two
tiered dining tables, tables with a rotating center, the
options are practically limitless!
With
some application of mind, you can opt for dining room
furniture that you can live happily with for many years to
come!
By Sarika Kabra |
