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A Dining Table Sizing Guide for Your Dining Room


If you are about to purchase a dining table for your home, it is important that you understand how the size of the table will affect your space. When choosing a table, there are four measurements that you should consider: length, width, height, and seating capacity. This article will walk through all of these measurements and what they mean for your home!

Length

The length of the table should depend on how much space your dining room has. For example, if you have a small dining area then it may be worth investing in a long table to give yourself more space for guests and family members.

Another important thing to consider when choosing the length of your table is how often you’ll be using it. If you’re planning on hosting gatherings and events then a longer-length table may work better for you, but if this only happens once in a while then there’s no need to buy an extra-long dining room set.

The final factor that affects the length of the table is whether or not you’ll be using it for a family meal. If this happens often then having enough space to seat everyone and serve food may be important, but if you’re planning on hosting more intimate dinners with just four people then a smaller table would work nicely!

Width

The width of a table is also very important. The standard size for a dining room table in the United States and Canada is about 30 inches wide (76cm), but you can go up to 36 inches (91cm) if your space allows it. A long, narrow dining table often provides more seating options than its wider counterpart because it can be positioned against the walls of a room.
The width is also one of the most important factors to consider when purchasing chairs because you’ll want them all to match up neatly around your table, with enough legroom for each person who will be sitting there.

Height

The height of a table is also important to consider. You want your guests to have enough room when sitting at the table and you don’t want them feeling cramped! Tables that are 36 inches (91cm) high will give most people sufficient legroom, but taller folks might feel more comfortable with an even higher surface.

A popular technique for getting a higher table is to use an extension leaf. An extension leaf is a piece of wood that can be snapped into place with the rest of your table in order to add extra height to the dining room table.

Seating Capacity

While it may seem like the most important consideration when you’re picking out your table is size, the number of people that will be eating at any given meal can have a big impact on how much space you’ll need.

Examine what type of seating arrangement your home has and estimate whether or not more chairs are needed for larger families or if you should go with an expandable table.

Ambiente Modern Furniture

If you are in the market for a new dining room table, you are probably trying to figure out what size will look good in the space you have. Our design specialists can help you pick the right size that will look good in the space given. Come on down to Ambiente Modern Furniture to pick out the dining room table that is just the right size for you!

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