Dining Table Size Guide: How To Choose The Right Size Dining Table

You may be wondering; how can I determine the right dining table size for my home? Choosing your dining table can be an easy task with our dining table size guide. You love to choose your dining table style and finish but choosing the right size can make all of the difference in your dining space. Choosing between square dining tables, rectangular dining tables, round dining tables, and oval dining tables can help you determine the appropriate seating and table size to accommodate your home. Make hosting guests and having dinner in your home seamless with the right size dining table. Check out this dining table size guide to help you purchase a dining table that you will love in your home.

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Choosing The Right Seating

Choosing the right dining table shape is essential. Choosing your table shape can determine if your dining table can seat a large or small amount of guests. A square or round dining table shape is great for a more intimate dining setting that only requires a small amount of seating. A rectangular or oval dining table is great for a more open and welcoming dining space that can accommodate seating for family and guests.

Tahoe Square Dining Table

Small Space

Choose a square dining for seating a smaller amount of guests. Seat up to 4 dinner guests comfortably with a square dining table.

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Boheme Round Dining Table

Small Space

Choose a round dining table for a more intimate setting at dinner. A small round dining table is great for small spaces. Sit anywhere from 2-4 guests comfortably.

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Paldao Oval Dining Table

Medium to Large Space

Oval dining tables are great for seating a large amount of family and dinner guests. Oval dining tables seat all of your guests comfortably while saving corner space on each end of the table. An oval dining table is stylish, accommodating and great for medium to large size spaces.

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Foundry Dining Table

Large Space

Choose a rectangular dining table to seat more family and guests for dinner. A rectangular dining table is spacious and depending on the tables dimensions, your rectangular dining table can sit 6-10 dinner guests!

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Choosing The Right Height

Counter Height

How can I choose the right height for my dining table? If you have an open dining space, a counter height table can make a statement! A counter height table is great for creating a social atmosphere or nontraditional dining space. Counter height tables can be used to create a dining space in your kitchen or substitute for a kitchen island.

Standard Height

A standard height dining table works great in small and large dining rooms. A standard height dining table is ideal for formal gatherings and family dinners! Standard height dining tables are a more traditional dining table option as they allow for both large and small gatherings to dine in your home.

Bar Height

It’s all in the name! Bar height tables make for a great dining space for appetizers and drinks. Bar height tables are great to place in the basement of your home or in your favorite holiday gathering spot. Bar height tables sit high, which works perfectly for standing or incorporating your favorite bar stools.

Choosing Your Leaf -Extension

Accommodate more seating in your dining space by choosing a dining table with a leaf extension. Leaf extensions can be added or removed from your dining table to adjust to the amount of seating you need in your dining space.

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Measuring your dining space, choosing the right dining table shape, choosing the right dining table height, and choosing your leaf extension is a great way to pick the perfect dining table. At Belfort Furniture, you can choose from a variety of dining tables that vary in shape, size and height.