Choosing an Oval Dining Table: 7 Questions to Ask Before You Buy

Choosing an oval dining table becomes much simpler once you ask the right questions. Before you decide, think carefully about how much floor space you really have, how many people you seat on a normal day, and whether the table needs to extend for occasional guests. The base matters too, since a central pedestal frees up legroom while four legs give a lighter look. Your choice of top, whether wood, glass, high gloss, marble or ceramic, should reflect how the table will actually be used by your household. It also helps to consider how the curved shape will sit within the proportions of your room, and how your chairs will fit around it, including seat height and arm clearance. In this guide, we work through seven practical questions in turn, with clear measurements and honest advice, so you can create a sensible brief and choose an oval dining table that suits your home for many years....