How Do You Choose a Dining Table?
Choosing a dining table should start with the room, not the table. Measure the space, allow at least 90cm of clearance on every side, and let those numbers set your maximum size before you look at anything else. This guide covers working out how many people you genuinely seat each week, choosing between rectangular, round, oval and square shapes, and matching timber, glass, gloss or stone to how your household actually lives. It also explains why the base and apron affect seating capacity, how chair height and arm clearance change what fits, and how to budget sensibly for a table that will earn its place in a UK home....