{"title":"Dining Tables","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003edining table\u003c\/strong\u003e is the centre of the room, so it pays to pick it first. This collection gathers dining tables in the shapes, sizes and finishes UK homes ask for most, from a compact table for two to a long family table that seats eight. Choose the table, then add chairs or a bench to suit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Many Does a Dining Table Seat?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e4 seater dining table\u003c\/strong\u003e is the everyday choice for flats and family kitchens. Step up to a \u003cstrong\u003e6 seater dining table\u003c\/strong\u003e if you entertain regularly, or an \u003cstrong\u003e8 seater dining table\u003c\/strong\u003e if you have the space. As a guide, plan about 60cm of width for each person, and measure the room before you buy so there is space to walk around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eExtendable and Folding Dining Tables\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtendable dining table:\u003c\/strong\u003e a leaf or extra section lengthens the top when guests come.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFolding dining table:\u003c\/strong\u003e folds down when not in use, which suits multi-purpose rooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrop leaf dining table:\u003c\/strong\u003e hinged sides that lift up only when you need extra surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook at both the closed and the open dimensions in each listing, and check how the extending mechanism works before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDining Table Shapes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRectangular tables suit long rooms and bigger groups. A \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/round-dining-tables\"\u003eround dining table\u003c\/a\u003e keeps conversation easy and has no corners to bump. Square tables work in square kitchens, and a \u003cstrong\u003ecorner dining table\u003c\/strong\u003e makes use of an awkward nook, often paired with a bench along the wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOak, Glass, Black and White Dining Tables\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eoak dining table\u003c\/strong\u003e brings natural warmth, while a \u003cstrong\u003eglass dining table\u003c\/strong\u003e feels light in a small or open-plan space. Black and white finishes suit modern rooms, and marble-effect tops give a crisp, stone-like look. Each listing spells out the construction, whether that is timber, a wood-look finish or board, so check it before buying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eChoosing Chairs to Go with Your Table\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard dining tables sit about 75cm high, so look for chairs whose seats sit near 45cm. Browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dining-chairs\"\u003edining chairs\u003c\/a\u003e or the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dining-table-and-chairs\"\u003edining table and chairs collection\u003c\/a\u003e to see matched sets.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/officialcoffeetable.com\/collections\/dining-tables.oembed","provider":"Official Coffee Tables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}