Before you go hunting for a new dining room table you really need to decide what size of table you would like to fit the room in question. You could go for a small kitchen table or a larger dining room table maybe depending on your home layout and requirements. If space is tight and you would like the option to maximise use for a large number of people such as at Christmas then an extending table may be the best option. The smallest table start from around 80cm x 80cm and the largest dining tables can go to 3m+ Not everyone can accommodate a table nearly 3 metres long so a large extending table may offer the best of both worlds if you are only going to need the full 3 metres a handful of times a year You will hopefully have an idea by now of the size of table that you think you would ideally like to buy.
The next big decision should really be what type of wood to go for or to go for a mixture of wood and veneer. The type of wood you decide to go with will also be dictated by your budget. If your budget is quite small you may prefer to go for a cheap and cheerful pine dining table for example which can be picked up for as little as £100 including chairs if you shop around. The drawback of pine is that it is a soft wood so is easily marked which if you have a large family and children may not be the best option. An alternative budget table option would be to go for a veneer table with little or no real wood in its construction. These won’t look like real wood; however they are easy to clean down with a cloth and are also usually very hard wearing which makes them ideal for heavy use.
If you have a larger budget when buying a table it is highly recommended you try and go for an oak table. Prices can vary dramatically depending on the size and style of table. You could also go for other woods instead of oak such as Birch and Ash but if you want a table that will last a lifetime then oak is the only option in my mind.
Once you have found your ideal dining table you will hopefully get offered a range of matching dining chairs by the retailer. This decision is down to personal taste really. You could go for a grand full leather chair with a roll back or a more contemporary chair with subtle oak slats on the back and a simple leather pad. There are literally thousands of different designs to choose from for a wide range of budgets.
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The next big decision should really be what type of wood to go for or to go for a mixture of wood and veneer. The type of wood you decide to go with will also be dictated by your budget. If your budget is quite small you may prefer to go for a cheap and cheerful pine dining table for example which can be picked up for as little as £100 including chairs if you shop around. The drawback of pine is that it is a soft wood so is easily marked which if you have a large family and children may not be the best option. An alternative budget table option would be to go for a veneer table with little or no real wood in its construction. These won’t look like real wood; however they are easy to clean down with a cloth and are also usually very hard wearing which makes them ideal for heavy use.
If you have a larger budget when buying a table it is highly recommended you try and go for an oak table. Prices can vary dramatically depending on the size and style of table. You could also go for other woods instead of oak such as Birch and Ash but if you want a table that will last a lifetime then oak is the only option in my mind.
Once you have found your ideal dining table you will hopefully get offered a range of matching dining chairs by the retailer. This decision is down to personal taste really. You could go for a grand full leather chair with a roll back or a more contemporary chair with subtle oak slats on the back and a simple leather pad. There are literally thousands of different designs to choose from for a wide range of budgets.
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