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Which table size would fit better in Dining room- Round or Rectangle ?

2 years ago

last modified: 2 years ago

Need help deciding on which table size would better fit the dining room space 11x13 ft. with the extended island from the kitchen for two bar height stools.

Between the two table or any ideas welcomed :)

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elcieg

2 years ago

last modified: 2 years ago

I super imposed one size over the other: the round table is 60" and the rectangular table is 84".

Looks like you will get more seating, with enough room to pull back chairs, enough room for hostess to walk around the table with seated guests with a rectangular table.

Your situation is one where I would skip a rug. Trying to get too much in one space will make it feel smaller. Buy a great table/chairs and a striking chandelier (1/2 or less the size of the table).

Suggestion...make sure those pendant lights are on a dimmer...a bit too much light for that small area.

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elcieg
2 years ago
last modified: 2 years ago
Do you need suggestions for the size or the shape?

Keeping in mind you need 3' all around the table so chairs can be comfortably pulled out (same goes for a rug). You need 3' to pull out the stools.

I'd forget the stools. The bar depth doesn't appear to be able to accommodate them anyway. Use the shelf instead as a serving bar.
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Sonja Suitor
2 years ago
I believe the space is too small for both both bar stools and a table with chairs all around. If I were you & wanted both, I would have bench seating against the wall facing the kitchen with a rectangular table & chairs on just the kitchen side. It is a very pretty room. Enjoy!
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Ginger B
Original Author
2 years ago
@elcieg both if possible. I had a 48 in round before the wall was removed and island extension was built
RedRyder
2 years ago
My dining space is almost the same size. I changed from rectangular to round and it feels more open - and different. I vote round.
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BeverlyFLADeziner
2 years ago
Rectangular Select one that expands so that you can accommodate different groups of people. All of these are from Ashley.

https://www.ashleyfurniture.com/p/dellbeck_dining_extension_table/D748-45.html?cgid=dining-tables#start=3

https://www.ashleyfurniture.com/p/bellvern_dining_table/D749-35.html?cgid=dining-tables

https://www.ashleyfurniture.com/p/rokane_dining_extension_table/D397-35.html

https://www.ashleyfurniture.com/p/baylow_dining_table/D741-35.html?cgid=dining-tables#prefn1=facetTableHeight&prefv1=Standard&start=15
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Ginger B
Original Author
2 years ago
Thank you everyone for your suggestions!
Kate
2 years ago
Get stools without a back for the bar that wat you can push them all the way under so as not to interfere with dining seating.
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decoenthusiaste
2 years ago
What meals and how many people need to happen in this space and how often? You need 36-42" inches of open floor space around the table top, so get out the painter's tape and see what you actually have room for once the stools are at the bar.
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Fanstone Home
2 years ago
Fanstone Home focus on nature stone furniture design & manufacture. Maybe will you consider nature stone tables? For more designs, check here https://www.fanstonehome.com/
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felizlady
last year
My dining room is about the same size. My table is a 48” round with one 18” leaf and I have 8 matching chairs. When I have company, I add the leaf and use all the chairs, and I may add one folding chair if needed. The 48” round will seat 5-6 comfortably, and the extra chairs are against the walls, out of the way. There are two small cabinets into the corners on the long window wall.
Kay P
last year
Round table would be my choice

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