Choosing the Best Shape for a Dining Table in Main Line PA

by | Aug 3, 2016 | Furniture

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Moving into a new place sometimes is a motivating factor in buying new furniture. People often wonder which shape for a Live Edge Table New Jersey is best. They may have been looking at round, oval and rectangular shapes but be unclear which advantages are associated with each of these versions.

The first consideration involves the size and shape of the dining area. A small narrow space will lend itself better to the rectangular table, whereas a large, open area can accommodate any shape for the dining furniture. A rectangular table in a narrow area also can have a long bench on one or both of the longer sides, which offers the advantage of not taking up as much space. The benches can be pushed beneath the table when nobody is sitting there. This was a common design in old-fashioned farmhouses with big families or several workers coming inside for the noon dinner.

If the area is square, a round table from a store such as Naturalist may be best. That is the case if the room is small, or, in contrast if the table will frequently seat four or more people. With a round table, everyone can be situated a similar distance apart, making the setting feel more intimate. When four or more people sit at a rectangular or oval table, at least two of them will be further apart than some of the others are. This shape also makes it more difficult for some of the people to reach for food set out on the table. When the table is round, much of the food can be placed in the middle.

A Dining Table in New Jersey can also be purchased that is square or nearly so in shape but has leaves to be added in the middle. That extends the piece of furniture into a rectangle to seat more people. An oval table is appealing to individuals who like the rectangular shape but prefer the softer appearance of the oval edges. There are many options for people who are eager to start furnishing their new abode.