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The Saarinen Dining Table is a true classic coming in many sizes andfinishes. I would love this one in my dining room.

With the holidays just around the corner, now is a popular time to purchase a newdining table. Before you fall in love with that modern mahogany number on sale atWest Elm, it makes sense to assess your wants AND your needs. Many people shop for astyle and then make due with the size which is not a good idea. A “too large” table hasguests plastered against the wall trying to make a discreet exit to the ladies room and a“too small” table has one of the kids sitting in the extra chair at the corner. So let’s go by

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the Goldilocks rule and find one that’s just right!

The guidelines:

Each person requires about 24″ of width so they can comfortably eat and avoidbumping elbows.

Allow 32″ between the table and wall to allow people to get up and sit down easily.

Allow 38″ if people are also going to be walking back and forth behind the table.

Allow 42″ if you are going to serve people from behind their chairs.

If you have a china cabinet or buffet table, take your measurement from there, notthe wall.

The Fredericksburg Oval Dining Table from Thomasville is agreat classic style. I love the contrast of the darker chairs.

Here is a rundown on popular table sizes, the number of people accommodated and therecommended minimum room size for round and rectangular tables. I would adviseagainst square tables unless you have a very large room because you need a little morespace in the corners to make it comfortable.

Base your decision on the number of people you usually have at dinner and then addtwo. It’s nice to have the extra room for impromptu guests. Of course, things changewhen the holidays come and there is always room for everyone. The rules are easy,your dining area will look welcoming and your guests will be comfortable.

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65 Responses to “Choosing the Right Size Dining Table”1. K. Peter Wilden Says:

January 27th, 2009 at 8:01 pm

We have an oval table measuring 42″ x 56″ with a leaf. We’re trying to buy a coverfor it to allow us to accomodate 10 people. Do you have any ideas where I can findsomething? If I use a piece of 4′x 8′ plywood wil that work given the recommendedspacing?Thanks

2. My Design Secrets Says: January 28th, 2009 at 11:36 am

Hi Peter,That is a very good question. The plywood is a creative idea but you would have tobe very sure that it is stored flat in a dry location or it will warp over time. I am alsoconcerned about splintering edges. To accomodate 10 people you need a table atleast 8′ long and optimally 10′ long. If it’s just for occasional use, you could just addone card table (42×42) to one end. If you need a sturdier solution you might wantto look into this Xtender Custom Table Pad. I have not used it myself but it lookslike a good idea.http://www.guardiantablepad.com/xtdtpdlg.html?gclid=CL_mucPXsZgCFQLixgodhHIMUQ

Good luck!~Lorrie

3. David Says: October 22nd, 2009 at 1:26 pm

Are your recommendations in the table based on table and chairs only? I have a11′x12′ dining room that my wife and I are trying to find a table for. I think that wecan get away with a 5′ round table. That will still allow for 3′ of clearance on eachside of the 11′ dimension. Thoughts?

4. My Design Secrets Says: October 23rd, 2009 at 9:53 am

Hi David,

Yes, as I mentioned in the last bullet, if you have other furniture in the room,meansure from the furniture, not the wall. The most important thing to consider isclearance between the chair and the next closest thing (wall or buffet). Based onyour room size, a 4′ table would be more to scale but I understand that you mightbe willing to give up a little comfort to have more people at your table. The morethe merrier!Good luck!~Lorrie

5. Daniel Says: January 14th, 2010 at 1:26 am

Our dining area is 10’6″ by 10’6″. There are walls in three sides. My wife reallylikes a dining table set which is 46 X 78 which she saw a furniture store for 6people. I thought it would be a little too big for the room. We are not planning toput any thing else in the area. What do you think? Is it too big for the room?

6. My Design Secrets Says: January 14th, 2010 at 12:38 pm

Hi Daniel,Since your room is square it is ideally suited to a square or round table but Iunderstand when you find something you like, you want to make it work! Youdefinitely have enough room for the width of the table so that people can get in andout. As far as the length goes, I would place the table so the long way is toward theopening to the room. Make sure the table is about 32″ from the wall. It might helpto use string or tape to map it out in the room to see if it works. But if it juts outinto a hallway, that might not work and you might want to revisit a round table.Good luck!~Lorrie

7. Kathy Says: April 25th, 2010 at 10:14 pm

My dining area that adjoins my kitchen is 11′ 6″ x 11′ 3″. I’m looking for a tablethat will fit 4 comfortably on a daily basis but up to 8 when we have guests. I alsowould like to put a server against the 11′ 3″ wall. The servers I have found areanywhere from 18″ to 20″ deep and 54″ to 56″ wide. I need walking room all theway around the table due to doorways that lead to hallway or another room. I havefound a 36″ x 54″ butterfly leaf table that opens to 54″ x 54″ and a gathering tablethat is 40″ x 60″ that opens to 60″ x 60″. I am uncertain which size would be abetter fit or if there would be a better option that I may not have considered. Idon’t want to overfill the room making feel smaller than it already is. I’m alsointerested in hanging a chandelier above the table. Would you know the best size torecommend for this size of table?

8. My Design Secrets Says: April 27th, 2010 at 3:12 pm

Hi Kathy, I am glad you are considering all your dimensions and options beforedeciding on furniture and lighting for your dining room. This post I did a whileback may help you with your questions:http://www.mydesignsecrets.com/2008/10/20/choosingtherightsizediningtable/If you would like more specific advice, I am going to be offering online designconsultations soon. That way I can offer you professional advice for your problemswith specific advice and actions steps!Thanks for reading:)~Lorrie

9. Margaret Says: May 4th, 2010 at 6:48 pm

Thank you so much for this great article. My dining room is 11’6” x 14′ would a 60′round work in this room. I currently have an oval table and it seems to be taking upway too much space. We typically have 46 people for dinner, we can have as manyas 8 for Sunday dinner (holidays are 12 15, so I can never fit everyone around onetable, even if we all go on weight watchers.)

10. My Design Secrets Says: May 5th, 2010 at 5:14 pm

You should be okay with a 60″ table. It might be a little tight on the 11″6″ side butdoable. As you can see from the chart above a 13′x13′ space is optimal for a

60″table. I know what you are saying about the holidays. You should see some ofthe configurations we come up with but the more the merrier!Good luck!~Lorrie

11. rossano Says: June 18th, 2010 at 10:31 am

I have a room the is roughly 11′ x 10.What size and shape would be right for thatsize and i would like to fit 6 people at least,but most of the time i would need it for4 people.Any suggestions?

12. My Design Secrets Says: June 22nd, 2010 at 6:23 pm

If you look at the chart above you will see you are in between a 42″ and 48″ table. A48″ table is really best for 6 people and you can probably squeeze it in. Just makesure you dining chairs are not too large in scale.Good luck!~Lorrie

13. George Says: August 30th, 2010 at 10:01 pm

We have a 13′ x 16′ dining room and are considering a 72″ round table. Are wecrazy or do you think we can make it work?

Thanks in advance for your help.

14. My Design Secrets Says: September 1st, 2010 at 10:38 am

Hi George,The optimal size room for a 72″ round table is about 14′6″ x 14′6″ which allowsabout 4′3″ between the table and the wall. This gives you 18″ for a buffet plusspace to easily move around. I think it’s doable, I would just recommend that youput any additional furniture on the short walls to make the space look balanced andto allow people to easily get in and out of their chairs.Good luck!~Lorrie

15. Joanna Says: September 4th, 2010 at 10:22 pm

I would like to purchase a round pedestal dining table which measures 54inces indiameter and 74 inches with leaf extensions. What size room will be required forthis? I will be purchase a builder home and want to take that into account before ipurchase a home. thanks!

16. My Design Secrets Says: September 7th, 2010 at 11:52 am

Hi Joanna,If you look at the charts above, you will see that your table would require a roomthat is about 13′x13′. That way you are safe with or without the leaves!Good luck!~Lorrie

17. Sheryl Says: October 12th, 2010 at 10:52 pm

I am looking to purchase the Thomasville Fredericksburg collection for my diningroom. I am very concerned that it will not fit into my current room. I would likesome feedback as to what you think. My room dimensions are as follows: 11 x 15'9. I have one long room that connects with my living room. I have a window on oneend of the room and a door opening on the side of the room. I have one long wallon the other side of the room. The dimensions of the oval table is 46 x 76 x 30. The chairs are 24 3/4 x 25 1/4 x 42 H. The dimensions of the breakfront china is76 3/8 x 21 x 87 3/4 H. Thank you in advance for your attention to this detail. Iam very nervous about buying something and not having it fit in my room.

18. My Design Secrets Says: October 13th, 2010 at 4:41 pm

Hi Sheryl, Thanks for reading the blog. Please read the article above carefully and I

think you will the answers you need. The key thing is to make sure you haveenough room to get in and out of your seat and have others be able to walk behindseated guests. I would love to go through the specifics of your dilemma but don’thave the time. Soon we are going to be unveiling some great design services thatwill allow you to get my design guidance at very reasonable rates!Thanks for reading,~Lorrie

19. Nancy Says: December 6th, 2010 at 7:56 pm

My room is 12 by 13, so it's almost a square but not quite.I would love to have a Thomasville Elba table in the 72 inch diameter, but I'mafraid it's too large for the space… The 60 inch might work better, but I love tohave more people rather than fewer.I don't think I'll have other furniture in the room — just the table. Is the 72 a badidea? It would give me (at the least) three feet on either side for people to sit intheir chairs.

Thanks!

20. My Design Secrets Says: December 9th, 2010 at 5:10 pm

Hi Nancy,I am smiling right now because I know you read the rules below but you still wantto fudge them to fit the larger table! Yes, technically you can fit the 72″ table butyour room will look like “all table” and you definitely won’t have room for any otherfurniture in the room. If it were me, I would at least want a narrow sideboard inthe room to put extra food and for a decorative touch. As you know, design is abalance of form and function and I admit sometimes the decisions are difficult. Iam going to stick with my original recommendation of a 60″ table in a 13′x13′room.Good luck!~Lorrie

21. Nancy Says: December 9th, 2010 at 5:19 pm

Lorrie,

Hello! You’re right! You pegged me.

Since I was thinking about whether to get the 60 or the 72, I went ahead andordered the 60. then, the guy emailed me and said they were out, but that I couldhave the 72 at the same price!

Grr….

Sometimes it’s so hard to do the right thing. Thanks for the nudge in the rightdirection.

All the best,Nancy

22. My Design Secrets Says: December 9th, 2010 at 6:32 pm

So funny….glad you stuck to the 60″. I am sure you will be happy!Happy Holidays!Lorrie

23. Elena Says: December 30th, 2010 at 12:33 am

Hi.

I have a really large Dining Room (21′ x 16′)and I would like a really large diningtable for it. I plan to have often a lot of guests and it would be great to accommodateeveryone comfortably.

What would be the largest table size I can accommodate?

I had this crazy idea of buying 3 tables – W60″x D36″x H30″ each –

(http://www.comfyco.com/store/casual_dining_sets/hld439.html) and making ita superlarge 180″x36″ table. Would it look too bad? I am searching for acontemporary look and that table/chairs look so different.

Thanks!

24. My Design Secrets Says: January 3rd, 2011 at 4:41 pm

Hi Elena,Wow! That is a large dining room you have! The short answer – yes, you haveenough room for those three tables. The long answer – I am concerned it will looklike a never ending banquet table. There are a few things to consider. I amassuming that your everyday dining with your family could be accommodated withone dining table so I would get one long table with leaves (that extends to 120″)and then get another portable table to add to the end when you have the really largecrowds. I recommend a wood top because that would be too much glass in myopinion.Good luck!Lorrie

25. Elena Says: January 5th, 2011 at 8:45 pm

Thanks Lorrie! I think I will go with traditional table set with extension leaves. Itotally agree with the table being too long, but I didn’t want for the table to get lostin such big dining room (21′ x 16′). I won’t have any other pieces of furniture.

What would you think the very minimum size I should have, so table doesn’t getlost? I really love one table, but it extends to only 108″.

Thanks again!!

26. My Design Secrets Says: January 8th, 2011 at 3:14 pm

I would say that you need a table that is at least 8′ (96″) long. Also consider someother pieces in the room for storage and buffet use. You could add a sideboard onboth sides of the room as well as some plants and artwork. Most people would loveto add all those furnishings but don’t have the room so take advantage!~Lorrie

27. Jan Says: March 10th, 2011 at 10:38 am

Just installed 3 built in seating benches in a 9′ x 6′ (3 walls) nook. The open area is56″ x 46″. I am thinking an oval table 48″ x 42″ – your thoughts? I am planning onmaking my own table, so a ‘standard’ size isn’t required. Usually have 4 adults formeals and then use only the 2 longer benches.

28. My Design Secrets Says: March 15th, 2011 at 7:06 pm

I don’t want to to give you specific guidance on this because normally I would wantto see this in person and take measurements – especially since you are making thetable! One of my reference books suggests 3″ clearance between the bench andtable all the way around. This allows you be close to your meal but still leave enoughroom for sliding in and out. This is close to your measurement, so hope that helps!Good Luck!~Lorrie

29. Becky Says: April 17th, 2011 at 5:46 pm

My dining room is 13 ft 10 inches by 13 ft 10 inches. Will a 72 inch round table looklike too much table in this room? There will most likley only be a samll buffet in theroom with the table.The room is open to the kitchen area on one end and to a largeFrench door on the other. There is a fireplace on one wall and a large window onthe wall across from it.

30. Megan Says: April 19th, 2011 at 2:01 am

Hi,I want to have a square dining table custom made. I want to be able to seat 8people total, 2 on each side of the square. I am most concerned about space under

the table so that I can push all 8 chairs in and not have them bump into each otherunder the table. can you help me figure out what size table I will need (assumingstandard chair dimensions, not arm chairs or benches). Room size is not aproblem, open plan living/dining room with lots of flexible layout options.

Thanks!

31. My Design Secrets Says: April 23rd, 2011 at 10:37 am

Hi Megan, Square tables are more unusual and can be a very nice modern touch.Just like round tables, everyone is evenly space around the table making for easyconversation and no on has to be at the head! For 8 people to sit comfortably, youare going to need a table that is at least 4′6″ x 4′6″. But I would encourage toselect your chairs first and make sure you have enough space but 24″ 30″ for eachchair should be adequate. And don’t forget they have to fit between the table legs!Good luck!~Lorrie

32. My Design Secrets Says: April 23rd, 2011 at 10:53 am

Hi Becky, You should be okay with the 72″ table but please make sure of a couple ofthings. First, make sure you check your chair size and that you will be able tocomfortably seat as many people as you are aiming for. If there are too many chairsat a round table your guests will be bumping legs under the table. Next, make sureyou are mindful about the depth of your buffet. 18″ is probably the max you wantto go so the chairs are not scooting into it. Once you get your final size for buffetand chairs you might want to fool around with space planning software and checkall the clearances that I mention above in my post.http://www.thomasville.com/AboutThomasville/RoomPlanner.aspxGood luck!~Lorrie

33. Emme Says: September 17th, 2011 at 7:45 pm

We are moving into a new home with a 9’4″x12′ dining room, and are trying toorder new furniture. Would a 76″x40″ table be too big? We have a large extendedfamily and would like to have the largest table possible for that space. Also hopingto have a 35″wx14.5″d cabinet along the 12′ wall. Any advice?

34. Haylee Says: September 23rd, 2011 at 1:18 am

I have a 13.6″ x 14.4″ dining room. I was thinking that a 60″ round dining tablemay be too small for the space. I want something that comfortably seats 68 people.I was really wanting a 72″ round table. Would that work in this space if someone isseated at the table and people need to be able to walk around them?

35. My Design Secrets Says: September 27th, 2011 at 3:39 pm

Hi Emme,As you can see from the chart in this post, for your room size, the recommendedtable size would be 30″ x 60″. These are optimal dimensions so you if you don’tmind squeezing that’s up to you. Also, please read in the text above about makingroom for sideboards and people to get in and out. You might want to try using somespace planning software online (I think Thomasville has one) so you can get a goodfeel. I know it’s hard to fit everyone in for those holiday meals but you don’t want toput too much furniture in a room for the other 360 days a year!Good luck!~Lorrie

36. My Design Secrets Says: September 27th, 2011 at 3:41 pm

Hi Haylee,I would stick with the 72″ round table which will seat 78 people. Anything largerstarts to look REALLY big in that size room and your guests will feel very far awayfrom each other!Hope that helps!~Lorrie

JRD Says:

37. JRD Says: October 4th, 2011 at 7:42 pm

Our dining room is 18.5 by 11.5 with a double doorway to the kitchen at one shortend and a double doorway to a hall centered on a long wall (with a fireplace on theopposite long wall). We are a family of 4 but often entertain for a total of 812 and acouple years will need to max out the space. Ideally we would like to have usablesitting chairs in each corner for regular use. We are looking at a 44 inch wide table,considering 8 foot and 9 foot. Thoughts?

38. sara Says: October 15th, 2011 at 11:08 am

hi, I am in the process of buying a house and it does not have a formal dining area,only a eat in kitchen.The area that is left for a table is 8’7″x12’10″. The table will beagainst one wall and at the end of one side will be our sliding glass doors and theother side our entry way to the living room. i do have a large family when were alltogether for the holidays, about ten of us. what size table should I get to try and fiteveyone, or do u think the space will be to small for that amount of people?

39. Nikki Says: November 3rd, 2011 at 7:54 pm

I’m looking to sell our oval shaped butterfly leaf table because I’ve had my eye on asolid round wood table (54″). It’s beautiful but I’m worried it will be too small forour family of 5.

I know that it should seat 56 people, but will there be room for food on the tabletoo?

40. Tina Says: November 6th, 2011 at 9:52 am

Hello. My husband and I disagree, yet again…maybe you can help. The room is 13′x 10′. I want to buy a 60″ x 42″ table. I also want to buy a buffet for the room. Thisis where we disagree. He feels that there will be no room for a buffet . What do youthink? Thanks.

Tina

41. Diane Says: December 13th, 2011 at 4:36 pm

I would like to get chairs for a 72″ round dining table and would like to seat 8people. The chairs will be upholstered with arms (which will fit under the table).What is the maximum width of the chairs that will fit comfortably.Thanks,Diane

42. Amutha Says: December 17th, 2011 at 12:31 am

Hi,

What is your suggestion on to have a seat for 68 people, 40X76 is good or 42/46 X76is good . I am in confusion to buy more width or less width.

Thanks

43. Matt Says: December 26th, 2011 at 10:53 pm

I have a room that is…10 x 12.5 kitchen table needed. I am looking at a pottery barntabel that is 60×60 with a leaf in it to make it 60×90 (only need that on holidays.Behind one side is a wall… behind the opposite is a half wall. Behind the wall to theleft is a sliding glass door (on the short side of the room) and on the the opposite isthe side of the kitchen with a kitchen that is open (servers behind that side) that isthe 10 105 side to the kitchen island…it is also the walk through area from theliving room through the kitchen to the laundry room.

Any thoughts… here is the table: http://www.potterybarn.com/products/lancasterdiningtable/?pkey=csquarerectangulartables

Let me know your thoughts please

44. Jessica Says: January 8th, 2012 at 12:06 am

I have a 107″ x 610″ ‘dining’ area (more of a nook) that opens into the living area.I realize that I should have a round table. The number of seating is not necessarilyimportant. Would a 48″ round table be too overpowering? The smaller tables that I

am finding tend to be bar height, which I am trying to avoid. I would appreciateany suggestions, this has me a bit stumped!

45. pam Says: January 9th, 2012 at 6:53 pm

hi i have a dining area off the kitchen 10×10 with three walls is a 48″ round table tolarge for this size room?

46. My Design Secrets Says: January 11th, 2012 at 1:30 pm

Hi Everyone, I don’t have the time to answer each individual question so that’swhy I took the time to develop the guidelines above. I am sure you will find youranswers if you read the post carefully.Good luck!Lorrie

47. Kristen Says: January 15th, 2012 at 12:23 am

Hi Lorrie,Your advice has been extremely helpful! I have a 11′ x 11′ dining room. What sizeand style table would you recommend?

Thank you!Kristen

48. Debbie Says: March 31st, 2012 at 9:41 pm

Hi Lorrie,We are struggling with table dimensions for our kitchen. We have an open layoutfrom family room, eating area and kitchen. The carpet/wood floor line make a nicediving line. Our eating space is 8.5 ft x 7.5. However, that is not walled in andincludes extra space araround. We were looking at a 60″ table but are wondering ifthat’s too big. 48″ seems small. We are a family of 4, but often have other kiddosjoining us. The card table must go after 8 months!

Thanks for your help!Debbie

49. Jeanette Says: May 24th, 2012 at 12:04 am

My kitchen space for a table is 9’10″ x 9’5″. One wall has a door wall, the oppositewall has the door to the laundry room. The others are open; one to the family roomand the other to the kitchen. Number of people at the table is not as important ashow the table fills the space. Do you think a 54″ round table would be too large forthis space? The table I have now is 54″ x 41″ and it looks fine, but I would like toswitch to a round table.

50. Jackie Says: May 27th, 2012 at 5:35 pm

Hi, Lorrie,

Here’s a funny question about a potential pedestal problem. How much foot roomneeds to be under a table? Or in other words, how far does a chair normally getpushed in beneath a table for dining? A rectangular table I absolutely love (buthaven’t purchased yet) has two round pedestal bases. My teenage son says he’llhave to put his feet on the pedestals, when the table is configured for 6 chairs,(with 2 chairs on the long sides). Does he have a point? I have noticed that no otherpedestal tables seem to be just like this one……

Thanks!Jackie

51. Serina Says: June 3rd, 2012 at 1:36 pm

And to add to my question above about the correct table size for an 8×8 diningroom; would it be better to do a round or square table in the space? I really likeround tables.

52. Laura Says: August 11th, 2012 at 10:26 pm

Hi, we are trying to decide what size table (either rectangle or round) would be

good for a small dining room that is 9′ x 6’3″. We wanted to try to be able to seat 6people if possible. I think the 5′x3′ table would be too long, not allowing ampleroom to get your legs inside the table when sitting down. What do you suggest?

53. My Design Secrets Says: August 13th, 2012 at 11:24 am

Please check out the guidelines above and good luck!

54. My Design Secrets Says: August 13th, 2012 at 2:29 pm

It shouldn’t be a big problem unless your table is very small. Your feet may touchthe pedestal but people usually do not scoot their chairs in enough for that tohappen.Good luck!Lorrie

55. My Design Secrets Says: August 13th, 2012 at 2:30 pm

That size should be fine. Please look at the wall clearances above to double checkyour specific situation.Good luck!Lorrie

56. Cole Says: August 14th, 2012 at 10:58 am

I am purchasing my first home and excited to decorate. I am trying to find a diningroom table for the dining area. The room is 12 x 11 and have found 2 tables that Ilike and wondering would either one of these work in the space?

Table 1:54 x 54 x 36HBench: 46 x 26 x 44HBarstool(s): 22 x 19 x 43H

Table 2:(42×42″, expands up to 54″ wide with 12″ leaf), four chairs (each 18x19x42″) anda 2seat bench (44x20x42″).

57. Tracie Davis Says: August 27th, 2012 at 1:15 pm

I an fixing to build my dream home and I don’t want a formal dinning room, thereis a breakfast nook that is 10.6′ by 12′ I can easily extend the 12′ wall toaccommodate what I want, but by how much?? I would like to have a table thatseats 8, so how much do I need to expand the space and what shape table wouldyou recommend? There will be no other furniture in there. 84″ by 42″ is the sizetable I like but at this point I am flexible. Thanks you for your advice!

58. Reggie Says: September 14th, 2012 at 2:03 pm

I have a 60″ round table can I make it fit in a 10′x14′ space? I really don’t want tohave to purchase a rectangular table. Thoughts???

59. Mary Says: October 12th, 2012 at 1:09 pm

Hi Lorrie! We have a 13’2″ by 13 ‘ dining room. I am in love with a table thatcomes in 2 sizes. 36″x92″ or 40″ x112″. It is a modern rustic design (metal andwood). We have a big family (6) and I want the bigger size but my husband saysit’s way to big for the room. What do you think? Any possiblilty it would work?

60. Bob Says: November 9th, 2012 at 9:50 pm

My dining room is 13′ by 14′ and I am looking at buying a 72″ round table. I haveno buffet tables. We seem to always have guests over and we are six in our familywill this size table be too big for the room.

61. Diane Says: November 13th, 2012 at 11:26 pm

Hello, we have a 12×14 dining room, center of the house. I have fallen in love with a4′ x 8′ farmhouse table. Can I make this table work in this space?

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63. marilyn courchesne Says: December 2nd, 2012 at 3:09 pm

Hi,

I have a room that is 12 ft 6 inches length by 10 ft depth. I would like a rectangulartable … what size table would be right for this room. Thank you.

64. Tiffany Says: December 30th, 2012 at 4:33 pm

I have an 11 by 11 (10 by 10ft 10 in) dining room, but it opens into the living roomwith vaulted ceilings, so there are only two walls. Can this allow me to extend on therules, and by how much?

65. Deanna Fogarty Says: May 28th, 2013 at 6:06 pm

I have an 11’8″ X 11’8″ dining room and am in love with a round table by“Brownstone” called Sienna. The dimensions are 56″ round without the extensionsand 72″ with. Is the 56″ round reasonable for everyday but when I want theadvantage of the 72″ can I swing it? (no other furniture in the room)

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