How to choose a dining table: a simple guide to choosing

Every house has a dining table. This is a familiar, traditional piece of furniture that is difficult to do without. After all, it performs not only the practical functions of a place to eat. The table brings family members together, allowing them to communicate in a warm, calm environment, without distractions. Dear guests are seated here, and family councils are held here, making vital decisions.

From ancient times to the present day, the table has been associated with hospitality, prosperity and prosperity, and home comfort.

Most often, dining tables are installed in the kitchen.

However, other options are also popular:

separate dining room;

kitchen-living room;

front hall

The material and type of tabletop, product design are chosen depending on practical needs. Many items are taken into account, including the size of the dining area and how it will be used. In order not to make a mistake with your choice, you should be clearly aware of all the requirements that the dining table must meet. Only then will you be able to purchase the ideal option. And we will tell you what to pay close attention to!

Dining table dimensions

The first important criterion is the size of the dining table. Ideally, all family members should be able to fit comfortably behind it, including small children - after all, in a few years they will grow up and be able to fully use “adult” furniture. Therefore, it is better to choose for the future.

Calculating the parameters of rectangular, square and triangular tables is simple:

each person requires 60 cm of tabletop length, plus 10-20 cm along the edges of the tabletop with corners;

depth – 40 cm.

That is, if people sit at the table on both sides, the minimum width is 80 cm, on one side - 40-50 cm. However, products with a width of 90-100 cm are more convenient, since there is space in the center for common salad bowls, serving items and decor - vases with flowers, candlesticks. The length depends entirely on the number of household members.

The rectangular version 150x85 is ideal for four people if installed against the wall, and for six if you can sit on all sides.

For a family of eight people, tables 2 meters long and higher, with a width of 100-105 cm, are perfect.

Round tables are more spacious due to the absence of corners, and calculations are made slightly differently. So, a model with a diameter of 80-110 cm can comfortably accommodate a family of 3-4 people. The table, whose diameter is 130 cm, seats six people. And, if you make room, there will still be room for a couple of old friends.

Number of legs for a dining table

The structures on four and three legs located at the corners of the table top are stable. In this case, the shape of the table can be anything: rectangular, rounded, polygonal. Their convenience and practicality have been proven over centuries of use, so unnecessary words are not needed here.

Tables with one leg are usually round or oval in shape. They are very convenient for accommodating the maximum number of eaters, as they allow you to stretch your legs freely, and nothing interferes with the arrangement of chairs. There is one minus - despite the massive crosses or support disks, such a table is not stable. Strong pressure on one of the edges can topple the entire structure.

Tables with two legs have a rectangular or elongated oval shape. As a rule, there is a crossbar at the bottom on which it is convenient to rest your feet. The products look quite unusual, but do not allow full use of the ends, since chairs and knees will rest against the racks.

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