What shape / Size of dining room table
poorgirl
4 years ago
Im hoping you all can help me figure out what size /colour and shape of table would be best in this new space. Ive looked at the parson table and would prefer something abit different in leg shape. I also would like the table to be between 36-40” wide
We would like a table that can be extendable. Our floors will be a light greige and the kitchen will be all white (I haven’t had a white kitchen). Also the walls will be Winds Breathe paint colour
We will have a custom build wall unit on the bathroom wall which will have a fireplace along with a tv with doors that will hide the tv.
I really don’t want a grey table even though it would like nice, I would like something that isn’t big and heavy looking and contemporary looking.
My sofa and chair will be recovered and we will also have a rug .
I have to decide on something so we can wire the ceiling lights. I think no bigger then 4-6 person, there is normally 2 of us but we host a few events a year that would bring 10 to the table.
We would like a table that can be extendable. Our floors will be a light greige and the kitchen will be all white (I haven’t had a white kitchen). Also the walls will be Winds Breathe paint colour
We will have a custom build wall unit on the bathroom wall which will have a fireplace along with a tv with doors that will hide the tv.
I really don’t want a grey table even though it would like nice, I would like something that isn’t big and heavy looking and contemporary looking.
My sofa and chair will be recovered and we will also have a rug .
I have to decide on something so we can wire the ceiling lights. I think no bigger then 4-6 person, there is normally 2 of us but we host a few events a year that would bring 10 to the table.
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Comments (2)I have a 48" square and it only comfortably seats 4....See MoreHelp choosing dining table size and shape, need to finalize this week
Comments (21)Ok I'm convinced to a 60" round, hopefully with drop in leafs for extra seating. I spoke with the table maker today and he's on vaca until Saturday so we'll touch base early next week and finalize plan/start the actual build. After all the recommendations I'm thinking too that I'll only purchase 6 of the chairs and use my existing wooden ones for extras. We aren't big entertainers and would mostly have just another couple to host but this will provide a slightly more cost effective solution for when we do entertain more. @maggieq & @cyn427 @jjam - thanks for the chair info! Yikes about the experience with the Hudson chairs, esp for how pricey they are! I've heard such mixed reviews about the overall quality of RH, either wonderful or awful, but I've been coveting the Martine for so long that I'm cautiously willing to give them a try... And hope at worst I could have them brought to a re-upholsterer for future modification over buying fresh set at that time. Thanks again everyone, this has been Hugely helpful! :-)...See MoreWhat size dining room table should I get? 152" x 149" dining room
Comments (5)After calculating what was written above me, it looks like you can fit the same size table I have in my dining room, which is 42" wide by 78" long with the leaf in. We can fit up to 8 people at our table with the leaf in. I also love having a rectangle table! I have two openings in my dining room - one to the living room and the other to the kitchen. I have a door on the other wall and a window on the 4th. Just place your table in the middle of the room and it will work....See MoreNeed help with dining table size and shape
Comments (3)It sounds as though your table will fit, but as I'm not clear on which wall is where, let me suggest that you measure carefully. If your chairs, as you say, are not bulky, then you'll need 30" of space between the table and the wall where there is no real traffic pattern, allowing someone to squeeze in and out behind a chair where someone is seated during dinner. But if there is major traffic between the table and the wall, 36" will be required, with the chair pushed part way in with someone seated on the chair. Try these measurements and see if you can navigate around the table with the chairs in use by friends or family at dinner....See Morepoorgirl
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