As homes get smaller and interior design leans more into personalised style over generalised trends, round tables are gaining popularity as a practical and stylish choice. A round dining table offers visual appeal and can be customised to fit into just about any space. The availability of so many options to choose from in terms of materials, style or design, makes versatility a given. On the surface, a round table seems like the perfect choice for any home, but there are certain things you should consider before making your decision.
Your choice of furniture is a serious business because it has a significant effect on your quality of life and the aesthetics of your home. Your dining table can set the tone for conversations and interactions at the beginning and the end of each day as well as during meal times and celebrations.
The versatility of round tables is undoubtedly a benefit, however, there are some things a round table simply cannot do which could be a dealbreaker for you.
A round table can only be pushed into a curved wall. If you are placing your table in this position to save space, a round table is not the most efficient choice. To get the space-saving benefits of a round table you need to consider the size and space of your room as well as the types of chairs you want to use at the table. Chairs with a rounded back work best with round tables, although you can also use straight-back chairs with fewer seats.
Extending dining tables are not a regular feature in the furniture world, but they are still a game-changer for space-conscious homeowners.
When considering a round extendable dining table you need to consider that the extension will likely change the shape of your tabletop from a circle to an oval. This is not necessarily a bad thing as oval tables share many benefits with round tables and rectangular tables too. The main change that comes with extending your round table into an oval table is that it creates a distinct top and bottom of the table and will affect seating.
An extendable table can be used in a variety of ways. It can be used as an everyday table where families have casual meals, as a workstation for homework, for work and also for food preparation. When needed, it can be extended into a more formal dining table suitable for dinner parties and celebrations.
An extendable round table has the benefit of having two tables in one. You have a smaller, more casual dining table when you need the space to move around and get on with daily life.
Conversely on occasions when you need space around your table for comfortably seating your guests, you simply extend your table and be the ideal host.
Although most round tables extend into an oval table with an insert in the middle, there are other ways to retain the shape and style of your table.
More complex extensions offer more variety and size options to incrementally extend your table instead of the traditional medium to large extension. Explore these possibilities with a designer and consider all your options before settling on a table.
Round dining tables come in a wide variety of styles and designs, however extending dining tables are most commonly made out of wood. Wood is used for the sake of durability and hardiness, which are particularly important attributes when your table has moving parts.
Combining materials to create a stylish and striking design can also be an option if you want an extendable table with a greater variety of materials. The design of the table extension would also govern the materials used and the look at the full extension mode.
Round tables typically extend into an oval table but can be designed to retain their shape or be configured into a different shape. Some tables have pizza slice-shaped parts that can be moved to make room for the table extension, leaving it circular and creating the possibility of extending the same table into a variety of different sizes.
A round pedestal table is an ideal solution for versatile seating because instead of multiple table legs a pedestal table has only one central leg holding up the tabletop. The table leg is often thicker or has a base to keep the table stable. If such a table is made correctly, it can actually be more stable and less likely to become wonky than a table with multiple legs spread across the base.
A pedestal table is a definite statement piece with all the boldness of a home-style icon. When you think of a classically elegant round table, you’re probably already thinking about a pedestal table. It is a classic shape that can easily be adapted to blend traditional styles with modern appearance and texture contrasts.
Contemporary tables usually come in two or more parts; the table top and the table base. A pedestal table opens up many more design possibilities. A thicker base gives designers more to work with and enough material to create a visual impact. From top to bottom, a pedestal table is not just a functional table, it is the elegant addition to your dining space decor that brings it all together.
Smaller rooms are now the norm in the biggest cities amidst soaring demand for urban housing. As a result, many modern homes do not have a formal dining room at all and use multifunctional spaces to host a dining area.
A glass round table is modern and chic and fits in well with most decor configurations. Its transparency also takes it beyond a universal colour, since glass complements all colours and can provide contrast when you need it. Glass is adaptable and versatile, making it a popular choice for trendy decorators, people who are unsure of their decor style and may want to combine different styles for a personalised home.
When you’ve decided to buy a round dining table, there are still a few more considerations you have to make to discover the perfect dining room table for your home.
Depending on the size and shape of your dining space, you have a variety of table sizes to choose from and the option to customise your table. Round tables can seat more people while taking up less floor space, but they cannot be pushed up against a wall to make significant space, so if your room is on the smaller side, a small round table might be a better option.
Here are some other things you need to think about or discuss with your designer:
Dining tables come in a variety of sizes and with the option to customise, some tables may seat one person and theoretically one could be built to seat a thousand.
Ready-made round dining tables are usually made to seat an even number from two for a very small table to eight for a very large table. The sizes of these tables can vary from one manufacturer to another and also seat a variable number of guests depending on the size and shape of your dining chairs.
Instead of choosing a table based on the number of people it seats, rather consider the area of your tabletop. This will help you determine the space it will take up in your dining room or dining area.
A four-seater round table is the most common round table size, especially for multi-functional rooms like dining areas in kitchens and living spaces. It typically has a diameter of 120cm and covers an area of roughly 114?.
Aside from the obvious practical benefits, a round pedestal dining table brings elegance and sophistication to your dining area with its shape alone. There are a variety of materials and artful ways this table base can be made which is why you could let your imagination flow.
FCI London has a large collection of round dining tables in a variety of styles and sizes. Set in one of the largest furniture showrooms in England, our collection includes exclusive tables from the world's foremost designers, crafted for durability and to make a bold statement about your style.
Choosing the right table isn’t always as easy as finding the table that speaks to your style. That is why we have a team of qualified and experienced interior designers on the floor, offering free consultations and eager to walk you through your options and tell you more about what we have on offer.
Our professional team is available to help you with every step of your decor project. Book a personalised visit and let's get the ball rolling on your new dining room design.
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