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How To Find The Right Dining Table For A Small Space

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The majority of modern homes aren’t built with proper dining rooms anymore. In fairness, this trend has been going on for well over a decade now! Houses are sacrificing dining rooms for larger kitchen and living room areas. Most people prefer this, but it means you need to fit a dining table in either of these two rooms. 

That’s fine – but what if you’ve got a small space for your table? Loads of people have this issue, especially if you’re living in a small apartment, so how do you find the right dining table for a tiny room? It’s a case of picking one of the three options shown below: 

Opt for a round dining table

There’s an age-old question in the dining table world: do you pick a round or rectangular table? Each option comes with pros and cons, but if you’re trying to save space, then round dining tables are a better choice. They’re proven to fit better in smaller spaces because they’re round and have no corners. 

It could be possible to get a slightly larger dining table when you pick a round one too. That’s how much space they save compared with rectangular ones. You have a bigger table, which could be more comfortable, yet take up less space. 

Find a dining table that folds

Furniture brands are getting clever with their table designs. Loads of them know you’re after a dining table for a small space, so they create ones specifically for this. We’re talking about folding tables; the main part of the table can be folded down when it’s not in use, saving loads of space. Some come with little storage drawers, so they effectively act like small drawers for most of the time. 

The beauty of an idea like this is that it doesn’t get in the way of creating your ideal home. Yes, the table will take up a chunk of space when you use it, but it shrinks down for 80% of the day. You have more room to walk around – and some can be slid to different areas, so you can alter where you place your table. 

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Design a custom dining table

Have you ever considered a custom table? Rather than selecting tables from pre-made models, you can purchase custom dining tables designed specifically for your small space. The upside is obvious: you get a table that’s made for your home. You can choose exactly how it looks and where it’s designed to fit, optimising its space-saving capabilities. 

What’s the downside? It’ll likely be more expensive and take longer to get your table, as it has to be made from scratch. If you can afford to wait (and pay the extra price) then it makes a lot of sense as you’ll always be satisfied with the outcome. 

Overall, options exist for dining tables in small spaces. Don’t think you can’t have a dining table because your home is too small. There’s always a way to make it happen and these ideas show you how to do it without taking up loads of space.

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