Choosing a table may also seem a trivial operation, but it is a choice that requires time and above all a careful preliminary examination of various factors: said in this way it may seem almost strange, since a table is perceived as a simple support surface and as the place where meals are physically eaten in a house, but in reality the choice of a table, if you want to do it correctly, is influenced by several factors.
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Obviously the style of the table has its importance, but you must never forget the practical side: this means that it is very important to consider the size of the table itself. In fact, the size and dimensions of the table make it possible to accommodate a certain number of people around it.
These dimensions must necessarily also be related to the size of the room in which the table fits: if you have to furnish a small dining room, it would be a serious mistake to choose a huge table, which would be out of tune on an aesthetic level and would make it impossible to use the space comfortably.
Let's discover together the perfect kitchen table sizes to make the best use of the space and to be able to welcome our guests in maximum comfort.
The round table: a classic of Italian kitchens
The round table is often found in kitchen furniture: obviously it is a solution suitable for quite large spaces, not for narrow and elongated rooms.
Not to be forgotten that the round table allows an excellent management of space and is aesthetically very pleasant, thanks to the soft shapes that fit elegantly into the room.
As far as the size of the table is concerned, we must always bear in mind that each person sitting around it should have at least 60 centimetres of space at their disposal: we are talking about the minimum size in order to have the right comfort while having lunch or dinner in company, without risking boredom with other diners or invading other people's space.
So, for a round table 8 places correct measures are those that require a minimum diameter of 160 centimetres and a circumference of 480 centimetres: these are the minimum dimensions, but obviously it is always possible to choose a larger table, in order to offer more space to the diners.
An example of this type of table is the classic Paris Table, in beech and tanganika, with a single central support: this is not only an elegant solution, but also a practical one, because the table can be extended from a diameter of 120 centimetres to a diameter of 160 centimetres, allowing it to accommodate up to 8 people and to occupy a smaller space when closed.
It is also very simple to find the suitable cover for this table: in fact, the 8-seater tablecloth sizes are also perfect for a round table with 6 seats.
So a round table with a diameter of 160 centimetres can be the perfect solution for a fairly large kitchen or dining room: obviously, if you are planning convivial occasions with 10 or 12 guests, it will be necessary to choose a larger table, with a diameter ranging from 200 to 230 centimetres, which will have to be inserted in a large and suitable room.
The rectangular table is the easiest solution to use when the room is not particularly large, or if the room in which the table is to be inserted has a narrow and long shape.
The rectangular table is very flexible: when it is not necessary to use its full length, for example, it can be placed next to a wall, thus recovering space and freedom of movement within the room.
As far as the rectangular table is concerned, the indications given for the round table also apply in relation to the space available to diners: 60 centimetres at least, larger spaces are obviously very welcome.
In proportion, especially if you are looking for a 12-seater table, you have to consider that the rectangular table could involve less space due to its shape.
Moreover, if you want to avoid buying a large table, it becomes easier to find an extensible model, which can be flexible to be used both in everyday life and on special occasions, when there are many guests.
As far as size is concerned, in fact, these change a lot depending on the people who can sit comfortably around the table: you go from a size of 80 x 120 centimetres which is perfect to accommodate 6 people, to that of 80 x 240 centimetres, a feature of the models suitable for tables of 12 people.
As far as the width is concerned, 80 centimetres must be considered the minimum value: some models have a width of 60 centimetres, but this is a size that does not allow two people who are seated opposite each other to have enough space to comfortably eat lunch or dinner (in addition to the diners' dishes, the presence of serving plates, bottles and bread racks must always be considered).
To all intents and purposes, however, a width of 100 centimetres would be the most suitable, so that the space available to diners is large and enjoyable.
For a table, 12 seats must be decidedly larger: in fact, in addition to a length of 240 centimetres, the best and most comfortable solution would be a width of 120 centimetres.
With these dimensions our guests will certainly enjoy maximum comfort, but we would need an important space for our table.
For this reason, the extensible table solution is definitely the best: you can choose between different styles and models, even modern and particularly elegant as the Dinan table with tempered glass top.
In this model the classic wooden top is replaced by a satin glass top, available in different colours and in glossy and matt finishes. The table is equipped with a series of extensions that are lacquered in the same colour as the top. From a basic size of 160 centimetres in length it is possible to obtain a top up to 240 centimetres long (with a length ranging from 90 to 100 centimetres): a modern and elegant solution that saves space and can be quickly and easily extended. In a few minutes we will have all the space we need for our guests.
So, when we decide to buy a table for our kitchen or our dining room, we study well the space we have available and the use we intend to make of it: in this way we can choose the model that best suits our needs, the space of our home and also our lifestyle.
