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Choose the right table for your dining room

Kies de juiste tafel voor je eetkamer

Choose the right table for your dining room

When we are decorating our homes, we are careful with every detail. We put a lot of effort and energy into it. The dining room is often skipped, precisely because it is such an easy room. We do not have to worry about electronics, sockets, cables, and the like.

However, when choosing furniture for the dining room, we must take into account certain factors for functionality and appearance.

Below you will find four for choosing a dining room table.

1. Material

One of the most important parts of choosing a suitable dining table is the choice of material. We have a whole mountain of options, and we have to choose something that fits the rest of the furniture, the functionality and of course, your own taste.

If you are looking for an “eternal” table, then the best choice is solid wood. The table can be made entirely of wood , but lately it has also become trendy to combine a wooden top with metal legs . We recommend mahogany, walnut or oak. When buying a solid table, it is important to ensure that the table is sufficiently protected and that maintenance is not too demanding. Some tables are lacquered, others are waxed, and some have a wafer-thin protective layer.

The best alternative to natural wood in terms of appearance and quality is MDF. This is very sturdy, easy to maintain and moisture resistant. If you like shiny tables, you want MDF.

Glass tables are great in smaller and/or dark rooms. The glass opens up the room more and eliminates the lack of light. The disadvantage of glass is the cleaning. Every little stain is immediately visible and this also applies to damage such as scratches.

2. Maintenance

When maintaining or cleaning wooden dining tables, very strong cleaning products should be avoided. Although the immediate result is experienced as very pleasant, in the long run the use of heavy cleaning agents, atmosphere and light will damage the wood. For cleaning, use a clean cloth that you make just wet enough to catch dust. Just not wet enough to make the wood wet. This also applies to imitation wood. With oiled and varnished wood, it is also important that you clean in the direction of the wood.

3. Size

The size of the table should match the size of the room. Also consider the chairs or benches that need to slide up. Chairs should have enough space to slide back. The general rule is that the distance from the table to the wall is at least 90cm. Note: the height of a table can also vary. The standard is about 75cm and the distance between the chair and the table should be at least between 20 and 30cm.

4. Shape

The shape of the table should also match the shape of the dining room. The most popular is a rectangular dining table , since most dining rooms are also rectangular. With a rectangular table, the choice of chairs is also often greater.

The oval table has similar properties to the rectangular one. The oval table needs less space than a rectangular one. That is why it is better suited for smaller spaces where we still need at least 5 chairs.

If space permits, you can also opt for an extendable or fold-out table, so that when there are more guests, the table can offer extra seating.

Finally, we have round tables that are very special and aesthetic in their own way. A round table is ideal for small, intimate gatherings of four people. We do not recommend round tables for larger groups, because the distance becomes too great due to the shape. In the case of a larger group, a fold-out table is also recommended here so that the table becomes oval.

Smart with space

Do you want to create a beauty corner but have little space left? This Princess dressing table takes up little space. So you always have a spot available somewhere in the house. You can enjoy it optimally, because in the large drawers you have a sea of ​​space. The included large mirror can be hung both horizontally and vertically. So your beauty ritual can start right away!

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