Which dining table should I choose?

We usually buy a dining room table for years. If you care about its durability, as well as its composition and not overwhelming, pay attention first of all to its size, but also to its shape and the material it is made of. All of these factors are of great importance.

What dining table? Match your furniture to the size of the room!

The answer to the question of which dining room table to choose is not so obvious. In the beginning, it’s worth measuring the space we have at our disposal and deciding what style should dominate our dining room.  The shape of the table will also determine the final functionality of the whole interior, so it is of great importance. What should you decide on?

Round table

It is a piece of furniture that looks good mainly in larger rooms – mainly because it should be placed in the central part of the dining room. It does not look very good when placed e.g. against a wall. If you’re wondering which dining room table to choose, remember the unquestionable recommendation of around one – each of the people sitting at it has an equally important and comfortable place. The streamlined shape makes this table safer for children too.

Rectangular or square table

It fits in both smaller and larger rooms. It looks good when placed in the central part of the dining room and against the wall. It is suitable for both dining and working. However, not every place at a rectangular table is equally comfortable. For example, people sitting on opposite sides may find it difficult to talk freely because of the distance between them.

Dining room folding tables – an idea to arrange when space is short

Is your dining room small or just an integral part of the kitchen? Foldable tables can be a perfect solution for small rooms.

This is also an idea for people who, for example, rarely take visitors. When there are few people in your household or when you value freedom and space – you can simply fold the countertop to its basic size. Foldable dining room tables are ideal for occasional family gatherings when you quickly need extra space.

Types of dining room tables: what do you have to choose from?

The material of the dining room table plays a significant role in choosing the dining room table. When making your choice, you should consider the purpose of the table. Are we going to eat at the table only and maybe also prepare meals? Is the table to be used also for work (e.g. at a laptop)? Do we have time for its daily cleaning? The answers to these questions will help you decide which table will work best for you. What do we have to choose from?

Solid wood table

Solid wood is one of the most durable and elegant raw materials for furniture production. What kind of wood to choose? It is worth betting on solid and durable species such as oak, beech or ash. They are not only very durable but also beautiful.

Wood is a 100% ecological and unique material. There are no two identical pieces of wood, just as there are no two identical trees. Each of them is different. This is the guarantee for the uniqueness of each wooden product. Unique drawing of rings, knots, like fingerprints, are one of a kind.

The wood ages beautifully. Wooden furniture, like wine, gains taste with time. They are not afraid of water and (unlike tops made of ordinary furniture board) will not swell from it. Yes, they are susceptible to scratches, but they have a unique advantage that they can be easily removed. Wooden furniture can also be changed and play with their appearance. A worn-out old wooden table will gain a second life after proper renovation and will serve for many years to come.

What does the care of a solid wood table look like? It all depends on how it is finished. Oiled worktops require more attention and care, but for this, they owe us a food-safe coating and a beautiful appearance. It is enough to wipe them with a soft cloth on a daily basis, but from time to time (2-3 months) they need oiling.  Less labour-intensive is the care of varnished worktops. In this case, it is enough to wipe the furniture regularly.

Table with laminated countertops

Laminated tops made of chipboard or MDF have one important advantage – they are lightweight. They are definitely lighter than heavy oak tops so that such a table can be easily moved and even moved to another room if necessary. Relatively low price and easy to keep clean are other advantages of tables with laminated tops.

Table with a glass top

It will prove itself in modern, industrial and minimalist arrangements. The glass countertop is elegant and practical, especially in small interiors which are optically enlarged. However, glass has several drawbacks – it is easy to get dirty, you can see every fingerprint, scratch or dust on it, so it requires much more attention when it comes to keeping it clean. However, this does not change the fact that it is definitely a very impressive element of interior design, which will pay off with a beautiful arrangement.

How much table space do you need?

When answering the question which dining room table to choose, remember to keep the following distances:

70-80 cm of free space from the wall,
60 cm long and 40 cm wide top for one person,
20 cm distance between seated persons.
These distances guarantee comfort for all persons at the table. It is also worth remembering that the standard table height should be about 74-76 cm. If we are not in the sleigh, predict how many people will have to fit our furniture (e.g. because we often have guests) – the best choice will be sliding tables to the dining room, which grow along with our needs.