Dining Table - Finding the Perfect One

The dining table is not only where meals are eaten, but it is also the venue where food is served when guests are invited to the house. Therefore, its size and position are of crucial importance. Most people get confused regarding the choice of dining table for their new homes because of the wide range of choice available in the market today.
                                             

There are several considerations to take into account when choosing a dining table.

Firstly, you need to think about what material you would like it to be made from. There are many options from solid natural timber, through veneered chipboard or MDF to synthetic surfaces such as melamine or foil laminate over particle board. The first of these is usually the most expensive and they decrease in cost along the list.Nowadays, the most popular solid timbers used for furniture are oak and pine. In the past, mahogany and teak have been used extensively but they are currently out of favour.

Pine is a light-coloured timber which makes it look modern and it co-ordinates with modern fabrics and soft furnishings. Pine is a fast-growing softwood and is therefore cheaper than hardwoods such as oak so ideal for those on a tight budget who want to have solid timber furniture. Pine also has a quite attractive open grain and visible knots which give it lots of character.Oak is probably the most popular hardwood at the moment and the current fashion is for it to have a very natural, unstained colour. It is harder than pine so therefore more resistant to dents and other wear. Temperate hardwoods like oak take at least 100 years to grow to maturity; this is one reason why they are more expensive. Oak has a much closer grain than pine due to this slow growth pattern.

The next thing to consider is the style of the table. Many pine tables have turned legs and a rather rustic feel but this is by no means the only alternative for this material. These days, pine tables are also constructed in blocky, chunky styles to suit a more industrial style home. Oak tables come in various styles from the modern minimalist look to more traditional styles.

The last aspect to think about is what size you need, and if you would like a fixed table or a table that will extend but yet will take up little space for most of the time. This can be achieved by using draw leaves or pieces that can be stored underneath the table top and slotted on at the end of the table. Dining table are a vital part of any household. They come in thousands of different shapes, colors, sizes and material and they can look amazing in any environment. Some tables also are hinged at one end; these usually double in area when unfolded. If you are unsure what will fit into your room, then create a table-sized area on the floor using newspapers and then allow for chairs around and make sure that there will be room for the chairs to be pulled out to enable guests to sit down.

When all aspects have been taken into account, then it is time to start looking round furniture stores or on the internet to find the item that will make your dining room complete.