Dining in Style
If you’ve been thinking about revamping the dining room in your home with new dining room furniture, then you’re in the perfect place for a little bit of inspiration. Dining tables are the centrepiece of absolutely every dining room, and that’s why investing in a new stylish dining table should be your first port of call when it comes to updating your room.
The dining room is where all the best communal bonding happens. Whether it’s the whole family sharing time on school nights, or a group of friends gathering for good food, the dining room is a space to be nurtured.
Choosing the perfect dining table for your home can be quite an expensive and overwhelming task, especially when there are endless options available and you have no idea of what factors to consider before purchasing the ‘best’ dining table. See our guide to help below!
The Shape:
Oval: It allows you to accommodate last-minute guests easily because of the lack of sharp corners. It also helps the energies flow much more gently than the typical rectangular table with its pedestal table legs and is an ideal choice for parties and gatherings.
Square: It offers a sense of right proportions and looks great when used in narrow and long rooms. However, it is the least preferred option because it fails to accommodate more than four people and can also result in their legs crashing into one another due to a lack of space.
Rectangle: Its well-defined straight lines result in a visually clean look and allow enough space to accommodate six or more people. It is the most practical and preferred option among homeowners
Round: It is the most-favoured choice for smaller dining rooms as it creates a warm and intimate setting.
Material Of The Dining Table
Wood veneer: It is a relatively cheap alternative to solid wood but mimics the real look quite well. There are many colours and styles available, so you’ll be spoilt for choice.
Solid wood: It is the most expensive and popular among the materials for dining tables. It gives a classic and sophisticated look to the dining room and is easily repairable in the event of any scratches, cracks and natural wear and tear.
Glass: If you’re looking for elegance and a feeling of openness in the dining room, opt for glass dining tables. You can go in for frosted glass, clear glass or even coloured glass dining tabletop to break the monotony and infuse some visual depth.
Marble: It is a natural stone that is quite heavy, so shifting around a dining table with a marble tabletop can be quite a strenuous task. It can last long if properly cleaned after every meal. They come in the expensive category of tabletop materials, just like solid wood.
Seating, lighting and decor around the table: Make sure your lighting and seating choices pair well with the look of your dining table and tie the overall theme/decor of the dining room together. Macinteriors have a multitude of dining tables and dining chairs from renowned luxury furniture brands. We highly recommend taking a look!