A guide to planning your dining table purchase

13 Jan.,2025

 

A guide to planning your dining table purchase

3 tips for buying a dining table

Buying a dining table is a pretty big decision. After all, it&#;s often one of the most hard-working pieces in your home, used for everything from playing to working, not to mention eating. Here are 3 things to consider when choosing your dream dining table.

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1. Size &#; how many people do you want to seat?

Start thinking about how you&#;ll be using the table. For example, when you&#;re eating will there be only plates and cutlery, or will you have lots of serving dishes too? Each person needs about 24 inches of eating space, and a minimum of 32 inches between the table and whatever is behind it, but in this case more is better. If you don&#;t have enough room for a large dining table, consider an extendable table.See all dining tables
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2. Shape &#; let your room decide

Rectangular tables are ideal for busy dining areas and also great for bench seating which can be tucked under the table. They also offer lots of space because you can use all 4 sides. Round or oval tables generally require a larger room but work well to balance a square room and often allow more people to sit around them. Square tables are good for conversation since everyone faces each other.See all dining tables
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3. Material &#; choose one that suits your lifestyle

If you have children, or a dinner table that multi-tasks as a desk, choose a durable material like solid wood, strong hardwood veneer or melamine. All our wood-surface dining tables are treated with a strong lacquer which protects the tabletop from scratches and color fading &#; making them maintenance-free for many years.See all dining tablesSee all dining tables

Dining Room Furniture Buying Guide

Choosing the best dining room furniture set for your home can be exceptionally tricky. There are so many options available in terms of colors, materials, sizes, and styles. The furniture experts at Gardner White have compiled this information for you to consider while you shop for new furniture.

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The Function of Your Dining Room Furniture

There are nearly endless options when it comes to what types of furniture you can choose for your dining space. It&#;s absolutely critical for you to know exactly how much space you have available in conjunction with how you plan to use your dining area. For example, if you have a small breakfast nook that is only 8 square feet, then you can likely only fit a small table with seating for no more than four people.

If you entertain often, and you have the available space, then you have the freedom to choose furniture with more seating options and a larger table to gather around. Additionally, you might even have enough space for a buffet or server off to one side, which can hold extra dishes and flatware. The bottom line is that you must know how you wish your dining room furniture to function for your household.

The Cost of Dining Room Furniture

The reality is that good quality dining room furniture isn&#;t cheap, and cheap dining room furniture isn&#;t good quality. There are often sales on furniture that you can take advantage of if your budget is tight. Also, you can finance new dining room furniture to spread the cost over a longer period of time. Sometimes, you can also find a bargain in the clearance department on high-quality dining furniture.

There are more affordable options in dining room furniture that might not break your bank but are still of decent quality (Shop our dining tables and sets for under $799). You can still get good quality and save some money. You don&#;t have to spend a fortune to get furniture for your dining room. Most dining room sets range from $400 &#; $10,000, so there&#;s sure to be an option that will fit your budget.

Materials Used in Dining Furniture Construction

Dining room furniture is built from a wide range of materials in nearly limitless styles. The most common options are wood, glass, metal, and stone. However, other materials like bamboo, leather, plastic, upholstery, and manufactured pressboard are also available. On top of these materials, the options for color are nearly limitless.

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You can easily find dining room furniture that matches your design style, though it may be difficult to find your preferred material/color combination. For instance, if you prefer wood furniture, the color options are more limited than metal or plastic furniture. Add to that the various materials used for seating and your options are nearly limitless!

Durability &#; Get Furniture That Will Last

Your dining furniture can be utilized multiple times each day for many years. You need to be aware of how your furniture will be used, and who will be using it over time. For these reasons, it&#;s very important to ensure that what you purchase is durable and sturdy.

In the case of kids using the furniture, choose easy-to-clean furniture that is made from wood or metal. If you host guests regularly, you may want to consider bar-height furniture sets and possibly bar carts. Furthermore, if you use your table for work or crafts, you might not want one with a textured surface, so a glass or marble table would be a great option.

Your Decor Style

As mentioned previously, you get nearly limitless combinations of color, material, and shapes in dining furniture. The good news is that, without a doubt, there is furniture that will match your home decor style. Even better news is that you don&#;t have to settle for a matched set; it&#;s your call on how to pair seating with tables, buffets, and so on.

A dining set can be its own conversation piece with so many fashionable options available. Furniture manufacturers have long been known to create designer looks for the dining area in your home. When you shop in the store, it might help for you to have some photos on your of the dining area and other parts of your home to compare.

Dining Area Seating

Seating is its own unique consideration when shopping for your dining area. Factors like how many seats you need, what type of material to use, and seat height need to be considered. Also, consider if regular chairs are good enough or if you want stools or benches.

Comfortable seats are something that both you and your guests will be thankful for, so keep that in mind as well. Hard seats can have cushions added to them, but there are many options that already have cushioned seats by design. Either way, always keep comfort in mind when considering seating for your dining area.

Need More Help?

You can contact one of Gardner White&#;s experts at (248) 481-, chat with one online, or visit one of our local Michigan stores.

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About the Author, Dave Higgins

Dave has been in the furniture industry in one capacity or another since . When not writing about furniture he enjoys cooking for his family, guitar playing, oil painting, the Detroit Tigers, and the comedic antics of English Bulldogs.