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\nYou can transform the look and feel of your dining room with the right table \u2013 but choosing isn\u2019t easy; there are so many options and no hard and fast rules.<\/p>\n
\nYou can transform the look and feel of your dining room with the right table \u2013 but choosing isn\u2019t easy; there are so many options and no hard and fast rules.<\/p>\n
So, we thought we\u2019d ask our interiors\u2019 experts and provide you with a run-down of top tips to help you select a table that will work for your home and lifestyle.<\/p>\n
What\u2019s its purpose?<\/strong><\/p>\n Dining tables commonly serve a variety of functions. Perhaps your table is to play the host for all mealtimes as well as a place to work or is it only for special events and dinner parties.<\/p>\n How you choose to use your table will impact the type of table you choose \u2013 does it need to be hardy and practical, ready to stand up to everyday family abuse or are you looking for something a little more befitting for formal occasions \u2013 know what you will use your table for and you will begin to narrow down the options immediately.<\/p>\n Size matters<\/strong><\/p>\n Buying a table you love and then finding out when it arrives it doesn\u2019t fit is a sin. There are a few considerations to help you understand what size table your home can accommodate comfortably:<\/p>\n And don\u2019t forget if the room is snug you always have the option of an extending table \u2013 if you go down this route consider tables that have extension leaves at the end, rather than in the centre, because the table looks better as a whole when unextended and joins in the middle of tables are crumb traps.<\/p>\n Avoid knocked knees<\/strong><\/p>\n Most tables need a frame to support the top (called the Apron\/Skirt) \u2013 you need to ensure that there is an adequate amount of space under the top. A minimum recommendation is 60cm\u00a0which would be suitable for most people.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re particularly tall or those regularly sitting at your table are, you may want to measure legs (of the human variety) from the top of the knee to the floor, wearing a shoe and seated \u2013 this will ensure you choose a table that is comfortable to sit at.<\/p>\n\n
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