One of the main dilemmas when designing a new dining space for the home, is the decision between choosing a round or rectangular table. What may seem at first glance a purely aesthetic decision, in reality will represent one of the bases of the decoration of that environment.
The dining table, being the essential point of the room, will show the main lines in which all the rest of the decoration will fit - both in shapes, design, color, and materials.
What to consider when choosing a dining table?
When selecting a dining table, several factors should be taken into account, such as measurements, materials, finishes and, of course, shape.
As for the measurements, the ideal is to leave a space of about 60cm per diner. Understanding this, the size of the table will depend on the number of people who will normally use it. An option if it is estimated that there may be guests often, may be the use of an extendable table.
We think the best material for a dining table is wood. The texture and color of natural reclaimed teak wood is a favorite, and represents a high number of the proposals in the catalogue of dining tables for natural and luxurious spaces. Wood brings personality to any space, and being recycled, it also adds the great bonus of sustainability.
Advantages of a round dining table
As with any difficult choice, the best option is to think it thoroughly, so we suggest taking pen and paper and making a list of pros and cons, and adapting them to the dining room and the space available.
Starting with the advantages of a round dining table, there is the feeling of fluidity; a round table allows for more visually free space in the room, making it look less congested and more spacious. A good example of this could be our Jati table.
It will also provide a greater sense of closeness and familiarity. All the people sitting at the table are at the same distance from the center, and this favors conversation and face to face, eliminating the protagonism and the position of "presiding the table". A perfect example of this closeness, also ideal for outdoor dining, is the Jati WL table.
In addition, round tables take up less space, so they are also ideal to be placed in intimate corners or spaces near passing places. This is why there are also other smaller options in models of dining tables, such as the Jati table, which we presented above, but with a more adaptable diameter.
Advantages of a square dining table
On the other hand, although all the virtues of round tables have been presented, the advantages of a round table should also be noted.
of round tables, the advantages of a square dining table should also be pointed out.
square dining table.
The first and most obvious is the use of space:
although a square table takes up more space than a round one, it is true that it makes better use of its surface, can be adapted to corners, and is more suitable for dining rooms.
can be adapted to corners, and is more suitable for dining rooms with benches, stools and larger armchairs, as is the case
with benches, stools and larger armchairs, as is the case with the Ireka table . Ireka table.
Square tables also convey firmness, confidence and some sobriety, key sensations if you want an elegant dining room. Perfect example: the Jati table in its Square version.
In addition, square dining tables typically offer more options for extendable tables, such as the Genesis table, and are more convenient to expand with side tables to accommodate a larger number of guests in a special situation.
Extra: What should be the height of a dining table?
Finally, it is also important to remember to take into account the height of the dining table. Although it is logical that this should be adapted to the size of the chairs with which it will be combined, the ideal height is between 70 and 76cm. This will allow the legs to rest and have space, avoiding possible bumps and clumsiness.
