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Round or rectangular dining table?

7 years ago

My mum wants to get a round table to replace the already round one we’ve got. I want to get a rectangular one and place it right next to the kitchen island. Which one do you think would suit the space better?

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Alistair McLean

7 years ago

last modified: 7 years ago

I think it depends on the size of your household and how many people sit down to dine. Do you have family and friends for dinner? The current round table looks like it can seat 4 people comfortably, but six people may be a bit cosy. If you need a table for more than four people then I would go rectangular.

You could always compromise with an oval table? An oval table doesn't need to align with anything, so it can be angled to make the most of the space without looking crooked.

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JE C
7 years ago
If you've got enough space (at least a metre behind all the dining chairs ) I would choose rectangular personally.
JE C
7 years ago
Although.... it's hard to tell without understanding the spaces nearby - perhaps post a couple more pics and or a sketch plan.
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bigreader
7 years ago
I think rectangle would fit better. You can always mark it out on the floor with tape, inc room for chairs.
Monica Lim
Original Author
7 years ago
Looking in from this same angle, there would 1.6m on the left side of the dining table and then on the right, about 1m.

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siriuskey
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
IF your mother wants a round table I would go with an extendable round table, this would give you an oval table when you need more seating. I do think a rectangle table would fit the space better, you could do the same with a square table that extends. you could make it Banquette seating with a bench along what appears to be a hip height wall
julie herbert
7 years ago
Great ideas for your table, here are a few more for you, I think rectangle would look great
Yvonne K
7 years ago
It’s hard to tell from the photo, but I would definitely start with clearing the clutter in the left side of the photo before deciding what shape table to get otherwise it doesn’t matter if the area around your dining is going to be cramped.
Monica Lim
Original Author
7 years ago
Thank you for all the suggestions and even photos! Yep, we just moved back in last night so will definitely set about clearing all the boxes etc today! I think I have NEARLY succeeded in persuading my mum to go with a rectangular one haha
KK1000
7 years ago
I would go rectangle and put right up to the island to create this look below.
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Moss Furniture
7 years ago
We would do a round dining table perhaps with a Lazy Susan for added versatility.

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