Choosing furniture for your home is an important decision. When exploring dining room sets, it’s important to find the one that suits your needs and matches the other decor in your home. Many people also want to ensure that the pieces they buy remain strong and beautiful for many years to come.
Size options
The size of the dining room furniture is one of the most important details to consider. Two factors will affect the size you choose: the size of the room and the number of people you want to seat at the table. The first consideration will be the dimensions of the room because this will determine the size of the furniture. The shape of the room is another consideration because the narrow dimensions can pose a challenge for some ensembles. Select furniture that allows at least 36 inches between the outside edges and the walls. For maximum comfort, allow between 42 and 28 inches between furniture and walls. Each person sitting around the surface should have at least 24 inches of space for comfort. If you really want everyone to feel at ease, give everyone 30 inches of eating space. People will appreciate an extra 30 cm in the corners of the rectangular tables.
Standard sizes for rectangular shapes:
– 72 inches with capacity for 6 people.
– 96 inches with capacity for 8 people.
– 120 inches with capacity for 10 people.
Consider the form
You have several shapes to choose from. The two most common shapes are rectangular and circular. Some people prefer a circle shape, believing that this shape facilitates better conversation. It is easier to accommodate more people around the table with a rectangular shape. If you add sheets to a circular table, it will turn into an oval. An octagonal table is another option.
Style features
Styles vary by manufacturer. For example, you can choose a trestle table when creating a country look in your home. These dining room sets are often constructed from reclaimed wood to give them a rustic, primitive look. The benches can cover this type of furniture for informal seating. More traditional options include wood with a rich, glossy finish and ornamental carvings on the legs. For dining room sets with modern appeal, consider metals and glass for the legs and top.
Functional considerations
How you use this furniture will determine what you need. For example, if you like to have large family gatherings, but your immediate family is small, you will need to have a table that will expand with additional sheets to accommodate guests. An additional option could be a circular drop-down table that expands for more people and folds for smaller groups. If you like the intimacy of a round surface for small gatherings around a meal, choose a circular design.
The options in dining room sets are almost limitless once you start exploring and shopping for these pieces of furniture. Do your homework before making a purchase to make sure you love what you buy for years to come.
