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Best table for a 10' x 6.5" dining area

6 years ago

I have a dining nook off of a kitchen it is 10' x 6' what is the best size dining table? I am trying to maximize seating in this area. there are only 3 people that owed use it daily however we like to entertain and would want some seating space for other guests. We do not have any other dining space.

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Porter Edun

6 years ago

That's 30.5 inches from the wall however, I'm assuming you are placing the table from the back wall toward the kitchen to maximize space?

Round?

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Porter Edun
6 years ago
Is there any seating at the island before I get in to the table? Just curious about that!
Porter Edun
6 years ago
Measure the space around the room. To allow diners to sit down and get up easily from their seats, try to leave 42" between your table and the walls. To test out a table size in a room I grab a bed sheet or two, place it where the table will go, and fold it into the shape of the table

Round tables are a great option. They fit in tight spaces and have no sharp corners to bump into. You can usually fit more people around it because it has no corners.

Are you wanting a rectangle, square or round? Do you have access to the area? I just see plans.
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Porter Edun
6 years ago
A table such as this would seat 6 albeit a bit tight on elbow room with 6 chairs.

29.5'' H x 59'' L x 35.5'' W
Paula Murphy
Original Author
6 years ago
Thanks there is space for about 3 people at the island. I do have access to the space and I am not sure what would be best in the space. I had not thought about square only rectangle and round. the back wall is 10' wide and the side wall is 6'L down the side of the bath room and pantry I did not want the table/ chairs to go past that wall
Porter Edun
6 years ago
A square would take up the most space.... perhaps a round with an extension or leaf when needed?

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