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Questions to Ask Before Buying Dining Room Furniture

July 28, 2016

We all know that a dining room needs a table and chairs. But what kind of a table and which chairs? What else might be needed in your dining room? A china cabinet? Sideboards? Serving carts? Or some other kind of storage, because your dining room also doubles as your home-office?

What kind of space do you have? Is it a dining room or a small dining area?.

If you are furnishing a dining room how often do you use it? How will you use your dining room? Is it just for dining or will it be a multi-purpose room? Will small children be using it?

Before you begin furnishing your dining room, determine how you would normally use it. Will it be used every day, or only once in a while to entertain?

A seldom used room can be furnished with high maintenance finishes and fabrics while a dining room that is used every day should be more functional. Look for sturdy and easy to clean Dining Tables if young children will be eating there.

If you use your dining room to work, read or converse, consider comfortable chairs.

For a seldom used dining room, you may even consider designating some other purpose to it more suited to how you live. It's just a dining room only if you say so.

Square Dining Tables - Four can sit very comfortably at a square table and they can be very affordable as most times they take up less space. Our Square Lion Dining table features hand carved legs which give it stability and style that blends well with any decor. It can also function well as workspace for food preparation or hobbies. Use it in the corner of a bedroom or library as a study area. Pair this table with our Lyon Upholstered Bench for informal seating.

Round Dining Tables – A round table is the best choice for those who want to encourage closeness and conversation among family and friends. Everyone can see and hear one another in this setup, and shared dishes are easy to reach. Compare this to a dinner party at a rectangular table where you're stuck talking with the people on either side of you even when you've run out of things to talk about, and the mashed potatoes you want more of are at the other end of the table. The Round Julio Bistro Table is very affordable round rustic bistro table works well in a compact dining room or on a covered patio for dining al fresco. Fill the center with candles and flowers for a romantic dinner for two, or fit a whole family around it. Available in multiple heights and sizes below, it's a great workspace for jobs that require a higher than normal table.

Rectangular Dining Tables - A rectangular table is the most traditional choice but works just as well in a modern setting as it does in one that's steeped in history. A Trestle Dining Table is hand made of sturdy pine and will provide exceptional stability for even the most rambunctious family dinners. The distressed finish is forgiving of spills and tantrums as well. As many as eight average-sized people can sit at the large table or up to six for the small size option available on our website. This is also a functional table for hobbies such as sewing, scrap booking, model building, stained glass work, and any other hobby where a large workspace is needed.

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