If you’ve recently moved into a new home or are in the midst of redecorating your dining room, picking the perfect new dining table to take centre stage is an enjoyable, but difficult choice. You may be considering which material to opt for, from rustic wood to contemporary glass, but you should also be asking yourself which shape dining table would be best for your home.

The shape of a dining table can really affect the aesthetic and dynamic of the dining room, so it’s crucial to choose the right shape for the size and layout of your décor. At Furniture Village, we’re here to help you decide with hints and tips as to which style of dining table suits which kind of room.

Rectangular dining table

Rectangular dining tables are certainly the classic and timeless choice, easy for family dining and dinner parties alike and working well in both modern and traditional aesthetic. When considering a rectangular dining table, firstly take a look at your room. It’s safe to say that a rectangular dining table is well suited to a similar shaped room.

One of the benefits of having a rectangular dining table is the versatility it offers. Firstly, you can make it the focal point of your dining room with seating placed all around. Whether it’s a luxuriously wooden or a stunning high gloss table, your guests will never to fail to notice your gorgeous design. Practicality wise, this type of table could be pushed up against a wall when it is not in use as a stylistic choice or, in smaller households, to create more space.

For those who enjoy entertaining, an extendable dining table is a great choice, giving you the flexibility of hosting more intimate gatherings and much larger ones too when the whole family comes together

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Round dining table

Round tables are a fantastic addition to any smaller space, allowing for an intimate dining experience as well as an open conversational evening with the family. Thanks to its lack of corners, a round table allows for additional seating to be added so you can always make room for one more. If it is built on a pedestal, there’s extra leg room for all of your guests.

The advantage of a small, round table is certainly evident, but keep in mind that the bigger a round table gets, the more difficult sharing food can become. This of course can be helped with the use of a revolving centre tray added into your design. Alternatively, if you are still worried about space on your table, don’t be afraid to do your dinners a little differently, using a sideboard or console table as additional table top space from which to serve your food buffet style.

Square dining table

If your dining room is square, then reflect the shape with a gorgeous square dining table and make a statement in your home. This type of table can typically fit four people comfortably with plenty of elbow space, or up to eight if needed, whilst still keeping that conversational element. One of the major benefits of a square dining table is its ability to maintain a symmetrical balance within the room. Many include an extendable feature or have hidden leaves, giving you the choice to play with more space if you have extra guests.