A dining table is the focal furniture of the dining room. It impacts the tone and the mood of the dining area and can be the heart of any home serving as the convener of mealtimes, conversations, and memories. As such, you have to make the proper considerations to ensure you choose wisely. Here is a guide to aid you through the buying process.
Measure your dining area
The dining table you choose must fit well in the dining area without making the space appear too cramped or stuffy. You should consider a margin of around three fit around it to allow ease of traffic. First, measure your dining room or area, and then shop armed with your measurements.
If you have a small dining area, you can go for an extendable dining table that can fit the space you have and extend it whenever you need extra seating for additional guests. The appeal of an extendable dining table is that it maximizes your space without limiting you to invite more guests. All you have to do is the extendable panel in or out as needed.
Examine your requirements
Everyone’s choice of a dining table may differ depending on their family size and taste of decor. Here you have to ask yourself questions like:
- Is your dining table for serving your family dining needs only?
- How many family members do you want it to accommodate?
- Do you need a dining table that can also facilitate banquets and parties?
When choosing a quadrilateral dining table, keep in mind that only one person can sit at either end. On the other hand, a circular dining table can accommodate more chairs all around, a perfect table for hosting extra guests and parties.
Consider your budget
The price of a dining table depends on many factors, including the material, size, style, and craftsmanship. Take all these factors and categorize them into must-haves and must not have. Prioritize your needs. Remember that you can even have a custom-made dining table depending on your budget and needs. Most importantly, consider durability, ease of maintenance, and style of the dining table to get the most out of your money.
Evaluate its ease of care and maintenance
A dining table’s material determines how easy or difficult it is to maintain. Solid wood dining tables are easy to maintain as you only need to wipe them regularly. On the other hand, stone and glass dining table tops require you to handle them with great care and clean them as often as possible since they clearly show stains and fingerprints. Note that too many joints in a dining table could indicate a weaker construction. If the table reveals joints and gaps, you are in for a high level of maintenance.
Match your aesthetic
Consider the rest of your interior decor when buying a dining table. Your dining table should complement the rest of your aesthetics. There are various styles to choose from rustic, modern, classic, eclectic, chic, etc. you can create a hero decor piece out of your dining table.
The Takeaway
Dining tables mostly come with dining chairs, so you might want to consider buying the whole package to save some bucks.
