How to Choose the Perfect Small Dining Table

How to Choose a Small Dining Table

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The first thing to consider is how the dining table will be used. Yes, exactly that. This may seem obvious, but a table is not just for eating. Today it's different.

Especially with shrinking living spaces and the increasing number of people working from home, the dining table has started performing other functions.

This means that a dining table can also be used for work, study and even as a prep surface when the kitchen sink is too small.

It's also important to assess how many people live in the house and how many of them use the table. How often do you entertain guests? Write that down too.

If you live alone or with a partner, you can choose a small foldable dining table to expand it and free up space when friends visit. If you're used to working at the table, avoid tables with glass tops which get dirty faster and are harder to clean.

Available Space

If you're looking for a small dining table, your space is probably also small.

However, the term 'small' can vary greatly among people. Some homes are so small that you can only use a counter as a table, while in others you can fit chairs inside and still have free space to move around. Therefore, even if you think your space is small, measure it and proceed to the next tip.

Interior Layout

Using room dimensions, plan the layout of where the table will stand.

Long rectangular rooms look best with tables that are also rectangular in shape. Here's a tip: try pushing the table against the wall and see how much more space you can free up.

Already built-in spaces can use the table as a spatial boundary.

Chair Preferences

A table means nothing without chairs. So invest in models that match your interior decor. And a tip: chairs don't have to match the table as a set. In fact, using different chairs is even more interesting than identical ones.

A suggestion to avoid mistakes in composition: use the same colors for different models or, conversely, identical models with different colors.

You can also mix styles for a more modern design. For example, a small wooden dining table looks great with contemporary chairs like Eames Eiffel.

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