All about dining tables

Tables come in all shapes and sizes. You have rectangular dining tables (which are the most popular ), square, oval or round. Which one suits you the best depends on the size of the room where you want to place the dining table, and on your living situation. We list the pros and cons for you, so that you can easily make a choice.

Although it seems that square tables are smaller than the rectangular version, nothing could be further from the truth. Often, just as many people can sit at a square table.  You don’t need a long wall, because all four sides are the same width. This makes a square table suitable if you have a small space.

In addition, a square table can also be cosier, for example while playing board game so that everyone can easily reach the board. But a square table is also a lot more pleasant during a dinner or a drink as there is less distance between each other. However, just like with a rectangular table, you have to deal with corners here. This can hurt a child, and that, is less pleasant.

– Ideal for smaller spaces
– Perfect for playing a game or other social occasions
 – Enough people can sit at the table 

– You can’t easily add extra chairs
– Children can hurt themselves at the corners of the table
– Can shrink or expand due to humidity

If your dining room is not that big, it is best to opt for a round dining table. This option will let you use the space as much as possible. The round shape takes up less space than a rectangular dining table. You can also easily move around it and it is ideal for your toddlers and preschoolers because they cannot bump into the table as it has no corners. Adding extra chairs at a round dining table is not a problem and people sit on it more comfortably because the leg of the table is in the middle.

In addition, a round dining table is cosier; everyone can look at each other! Did you know that the round table is not only suitable for your dining room, but that it is also very suitable for meeting rooms? Because of its round shape, no one can sit at the head of the table and the distance between everyone sitting opposite each other is the same. Everyone is equal! It is true that fewer people can sit at a round dining table with a diameter of 110 centimeters than at a square table that is 110×110 centimeters in size.

-Ideal for small spaces

 -Easy to add extra chairs
-Children can’t bump themselves
-Easy to move around
-Perfect for playing a game or other social occasions

– Can not be pushed against a wall
– Fewer people fit at the table