Find the Perfect Fit for Your Dining Room Table

'Tis the season for entertaining.  Slumberland Furniture realizes that during the holidays, we find ourselves around the dining room table a lot, whether it's a formal meal, family game time, or morning cups of coffee and small talk.  All of the extra time around this multi-functional piece of furniture may make you take a second look at your current dining room table.  If you are ready to make an update, the best furniture store at the Lake of the Ozarks has some advice for finding the perfect fit.  

Your dining room table should match your design style, but there are also a few technical aspects to consider when choosing one for your home.  It will need to fit sensibly into the room and offer enough space for the number of people that will be using it regularly.  These tips should help you to decide exactly what you need to be looking for.   


SIZE

The scale of the table to the room is very important.  It shouldn't overwhelm the space, but it still needs to be large enough for everyone to eat comfortably.  A few guidelines to follow to choose the best sized table for your home are:

• There should be 3-4 feet of space between the edges of the dining room table and the furniture or walls surrounding it.
• Each diner needs to have about 2 feet of space.
• The suggested amount of space between the table top and a light fixture above it is 30 inches.
• If the table will be placed on a rug, make sure that enough space is left to push chairs out without getting caught on the edges of the rug.

SHAPE

The shape of your dining room table seems like a style decision, but it also lends to the functionality.  Different table shapes cater to different needs.  

• Rectangle:  This is by far the most popular table shape purchased.  It can accommodate large groups of people and fits nicely with the shape of most dining rooms.  It is perfect for narrow spaces because it lets foot traffic flow nicely
• Oval:  Many diners can also fit around an oval-shaped table.  These are nice for adding a few curves to the design of a room, especially if much of the other furniture has straight edges. 
• Square:  Smaller rooms work well with a square table, and leaves can be added if you ever need a little more room for guests.
• Round:  Also nice for smaller rooms, this shape is wonderful for more intimate interaction at the table.  A Lazy Susan is perfect for the center of a round table.

STYLE

Once you decide the size and shape of the table that will work the best for your dining room, it's time to pick out the style.  If you entertain often, you may lean toward a formal look, or if your table is used daily for family meals, you may be more interested in one with more of a "homey" feel.  Our Osage Beach furniture store offers a wide variety of styles.  A little searching through our diverse inventory is sure to find plenty of options that are perfect for what you want in your dining room.  

Slumberland Furniture's knowledgable sales associates are also ready to help you narrow down your decision.  Tell us what you are imagining for your home, and we can point you in the right direction.  When you are ready to update your dining room furniture, or any other room in the house, visit the best furniture store at the Lake of the Ozarks for all of your home decor needs.     

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Osage Beach, MO 65065
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