DINING ROOMS

Dining Tables That Do It All

The modern dining room has to do a lot more than simply hold your dining table, ready for family meals. It can be a home office, a play area for your children, and an entertainment space when you're hosting parties in your home. That's why you need a dining table that does it all. Here's how you can pick a table that does everything you need it to do.

Check The Size Of Your Table

Firstly, you'll need to measure the space your dining room table is going to sit in. Having those measurements is important, as you don't want to buy a table that's too large for space, or indeed, too small. You'll actually want a table that's proportionate to space. Many buyers decide on a smaller table as there's only two or three of them in the home, and they feel a larger table will be too overbearing. The problem is, if you go for a smaller table in a larger space, the room will overwhelm it. How do you know if your table is going to be too large for the room? A good rule of thumb is to leave around three feet of space in between the walls and the table. This makes sure the table is proportional to the room and will look good.

Pick The Right Shape

Most commonly, you'll find tables come in either rectangular or round shapes. The shape is more than an aesthetic concern, as it can actually have a large effect on how you use it. For example, a roundtable can actually help you fit more chairs around it, as it's cutting off corners and creating more surface area. If you're looking to host parties in your home, this could be the right choice for you. You'll want to look around your local furniture store to see what kinds of shapes they can offer you. Badcock & More have several South Florida different locations that have dining room sets you'll love, in Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Delray Beach, Pompano Beach, Plantation, Hollywood, Lake Worth, Lake Park, Cutler Bay, Miami Gardens, & Florida City.

Try Not To Get Sucked In By Fads

Like any other furnishings, you'll find that there are fads when it comes to dining room tables. Different shapes, styles, colors and more come in and out of fashion. Be wary when you're shopping around, and don't be sucked into a fad before really considering your options. Is that table really going to look good ten years from now? It may look good in the short term, but it may look old and dated way before it's time. Instead, try looking around for more classic styles that will look good with any interior style you're using in your dining room. If you pick a style that's classic, it'll keep looking good for years to come.

Look At The Legs

The legs on your dining room table will have an effect on who can use it. Most commonly, you'll see tables that have legs on all four corners. However, you can also have tables that have a pedestal style leg in the middle or trestle style legs that have bars in the middle and between some of the legs. If you're trying to fit a lot of people around your dining room table, then a trestle table isn't going to be the best bet as the legs will be in the way. A pedestal, on the other hand, would be perfect, as it allows for people's legs to fit underneath. Think about how you're going to use this table, and how often you'll need to fit a large number of people around it.

Pick A Well Constructed Table

The best dining room table is one that's made from quality tables and is well constructed. You'll want to look at the table in the store, to see whether it'll be able to stand up to everyday use in your home. Take a look underneath, to see how it's been constructed. Also, pay attention to the materials used. A good, solid hardwood table will last you for years to come. Badcocks & More have plenty of dining room sets for sale in Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Delray Beach, Pompano Beach, Plantation, Hollywood, Lake Worth, Lake Park, Cutler Bay, Miami Gardens, & Florida City, so you can come along and check them out for yourself.