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Dining tables for small spaces A dining table is one of the most important pieces you can buy for your home. Not only is the place where you will eat, but it will be the place for family gatherings, after-dinner talks, and even homework sessions with the little ones. Your dining table can even become the centerpiece of the room, where your friends and loved ones spend time, talk, and enjoy each other's company. How will a dining room fit here? Interior designers and decorators know that sometimes, when you look at an empty space, it gives you the sensation of having many less possibilities than you really have. That is why those few square meters that you have in the kitchen or in the living room may be "cheating" you. If you choose the furniture, the distribution and take note of the practical ideas of these dining rooms you can surely have that dining room that you wanted so much. For this, it is advisable to compensate the deficit of space with discreet and at the same time beautiful furniture, then we will help you with some useful tips on the way to find the ideal dining room for you. Measure dining space What is the exact size of the dining table that you need to create a visual balance in your design? Before beginning your furniture search, you should calculate the range of measurements of dining tables for small space based on design principles, which can vary between round, square and rectangle table sizes. In addition to considering how many people you want to sit, the size of the dining table should also allow enough space for people to pass, fit into a dining room and be proportional to the size of the room to create a visual balance. Guide of measurements of dining tables Calculate the minimum and maximum size of the dining table for the dimensions of your room, taking into account: Measure of the dining table compared to the size of the room Size of the dining table compared to the carpet Standard height of dining table and chair height Calculate the size of the dining table by the seat Dining measures of 2 chairs Dining measures of 4 chairs Dining measures of 6 chairs Dining measures of 8 chairs Dining dimensions of 10 chairs Dining measures of 12 chairs Measures of Round, Rectangular, Oval and Square Tables Below is a table that shows the minimum size requirements of the dining table for each type of dining table shape for small spaces. Round dining table Rectangular dining table / oval Square dining table Dining room size of 2 chairs 2'6 "(75cm) 2'x2'6" (60cmx75cm) 2'6 "(75cm) (including shared space) Measurement of dining room with 4 chairs 3ft (90cm) 4'x2'6 "(120x75cm) 3 '(90cm) Dining room size of 6 chairs 4'6 "(135cm) 6'x2'6" (180x75cm) 3'-6 '(90cm-180cm) Dining room size of 8 chairs 5 '(150cm) 8'x2'6 "(240x75cm) 6' (180cm) Dining size of 10 chairs 7 '(180cm) 10'x2'6 "(300x75cm) 7' (210cm) Dining room size of 12 chairs 8 '(240cm) 12'x2'6 "(340x75cm) 7' (210cm) Dining table shapes for small spaces When you have a small space, many times the ideas are limited to only what is on the market, however, the style is left aside and you end up buying anything and in the long run, you end up getting discouraged. The same happens with dining room tables for small space, since it is practically relegated to an almost residual space and that does not integrate with the rest. So that what I have just told you does not happen, I will give you some ideas on how to decorate a small dining room with table of different shapes, focusing on the style, functionality, and obviously the one that can be integrated with the whole space. Table The shape of the table will decide how it will fit the small space. It is recommended that you first analyze what the room is like, its shape, to identify which is the most favorable table for the limited space. There are 4 types of tables: round, square, rectangular and oval. Any of this will give a different functionality and that you must decide. Oval Table: It will serve to give a feeling that the space is longer and will prevent the dining room from being common. However, it will limit the area of ​​the guests at its ends. Square Table: a good option to use when the room is very small, also structure and frame the space. Rectangular table: it is one of the most used and an excellent option, especially for its versatility, since it can be positioned in different ways and also visually lengthens the space. Besides, it can be pushed against the wall when not in use. Round Table: This is by size, shape and functionality one of the best options, it can fit into a small space with no corners supported by a pedestal base, in addition it is also comfortable for diners. Dining table bases for a small spaces No less important when it comes to furnishing the dining room is to decide what general line of design we want, and in this comes into play the type of leg support that best suits our decorative style and space. We will find bases that are very aesthetic but not very functional, so we will have to pay attention to this matter, since at the table, we can spend a lot of time, and we must therefore consider its convenience and practical use. Central leg: This type of leg has the advantage that it frees the perimeter of the table, being very comfortable for all the diners, who do not go running into the structure. In return, the leg must be robust to withstand the weight on the table, which in the case of the dining room bears a lot of loads on the ends. For this reason, they usually come with a widened base that strengthens the support. Legs at the edge: This traditional support system is the most functional, especially when the legs are located at the end of the table top, thus freeing all the space under it to place the chairs. This system allows a greater comfort for diners as there is no intermediate obstacle for their movement, resulting in a very resistant option. U-shaped side legs: The U-shaped side legs work strategically for a better use of the internal space in the table, just like the conventional legs located on the ends, only adding an aesthetic plus that the latter do not have. Its shape is created from a U profile that provides visual lightness without giving up a resistant support. It is a good option if we want a contemporary style dining table in a tiny space with a certain design touch. Cross leg: The crossed leg provides good stability to the surface of the dinner tables for small spaces and when placed on the ends, allows total mobility. Its design line is robust, and therefore, it is the queen of the Rustic style or the country Shabby Chic. Once the form and structure have been decided, we will only have to choose the material that best suits our style. Tall dining tables for small spaces There are so many shapes and sizes of tables for dining, that the infinity of options can become overwhelming many times. How do you choose the tall and perfect table for your dining room? Which of them is the right one for you and your family? Yes, the look of your table is important, but there are many other factors that are so much, or even more critical. Keep reading to find out what you should pay attention to when searching for a perfect and tall dining room table for small spaces. Counter height tables Counter height dining tables are not at all commonly used in most homes. We still choose to use the regular or what we call the standard table. Obviously, the only difference between these two is their height. Apparently, counter height tables (34-36 inches) are taller than the standard dining tables (28-30 inches) that we use. However, the additional height makes it interesting and adds an illusion of more space than the lower tables. The best part is that it works well with the smaller areas. Bar height tables Also referred to as pub table, is very similar to counter height tables. However, the only difference is the height which is (40-42 inches) compare to counter height table. Expandable and drop-leaf tables for small spaces Fortunately, the world of extendable tables has made it easier for us to expand the number of diners in specific circumstances, without depriving us of that extra space on a day-to-day basis. These tables allow you to open them when many guests come and close them when we only eat as a couple or in a small family to feel closer. The opening system of the extensible tables is a point to consider, since it varies a lot depending on the shape of the table. Let's see the most common: Expandable tables: Space problems in your room? Expandable dining tables for small spaces are the most practical to complete the dining room: folded and occupy little space plus you only have to open them when you have guests. Coordinated with chairs or armchairs, essential to eat and live in small rooms, the extendable dining tables must be practical and lasting, while expressing our taste and combining with the rest of the decoration. Drop leaf tables: Drop leaf table simply means a table with a fixed base at the center and a hinged section on either side of the table that can be dropped down. It is suitable for rooms with limited space plus it also comes in various sizes and shapes from big to small and square to round. Seating for small tables Suppose you purchase a table that doesn’t come in set with chairs. The following tips will guide you through how to select the chair that is suitable for your table and dining room. First, make sure the chair is able to slide under your dining table without difficulty with enough space for laps and legs for the comfort of your guest when sitting on it. Second, bench is also a good option to a chair. By placing the bench closer to the wall with a small table to put your food on, you will have the feeling of eating in your local eatery. Conclusion Nowadays having a very small house is something normal, logical in these times, therefore, more and more interior designers are looking for original and unique solutions for all types of house. In the living room or in the kitchen, if you can scratch a few square meters, you already have a dining room! Now it just needs to be shaped. How many of you are in the family? Do you always have dinner guests? What you need is an informal dining room in the kitchen? When you have answered these questions, choose. We hope that with these small keys you have been able to decide more easily the ideal type of dining table for your space. Let the search begin!