This document provides a guide to dining room table materials, shapes, and styles. It discusses common materials like wood, glass, metal, marble, and laminate. Popular wood options include hardwoods like mahogany and oak. Glass provides a modern look while metal is durable. Common shapes are rectangular, square, round, and oval. Style options mentioned include pedestal, traditional, modern, rustic-modern, industrial, and contemporary. The document also provides tips on choosing a table size based on the number of people and space needed per person.

1. BELVISI KITCHEN & FURNITURE
A GUIDE O N
DINING
RO O M TABLE
MATERIALS,
S H A P ES A ND
ST Y L ES

2. The following guide discusses various dining room table material
such as wood, glass, metal, marble, laminate tables etc. Also, it
talks about table styles, shapes etc so go ahead and have a look.
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A Guide on Dining Room Table Materials, Shapes and Styles
The following guide discusses various dining room table material
such as wood, glass, metal, marble, laminate tables etc. Also, it
talks about table styles, shapes etc so go ahead and have a look.
The dining room table is a crucial piece of home furniture. It’s
both a gathering spot and your room’s focal point.
You should, therefore, shop for a table that complements your
dining room’s design as well as your fashion taste and style.

3. DINING TABLES
MATERIALS
Dining room tables’construction relies on different materials.
The table may have a holistic design or a design that uses
different materials for the tabletop and the table’s frame. Here
are the most common dining tables materials-

4. W O O D DINING TABLE
This is the most popular option for table tops. Wood is a
versatile construction material and can be hardwood, softwood
or composite wood. If you settle on a wood dining table, opt for
hardwood.
Common hardwoods include mahogany, oak, maple, walnut,
cherry etc. Hardwoods are both attractive and long lasting.
However, hardwood dining room tables are more expensive than
their softwood and composite wood counterparts.

5. G L A S S DINING TABLE
A glass tabletop is modern, airy and elegant. Glass is also easy
to clean. A table with a glass tabletop may have a graphite,
wooden or metal frame. This material gives a sophisticated look
and with a simple vase with flowers it can create a powerful
impression. On the other hand, you will have to clean it often as
fingertips and dust tend to cling to it.

6. METAL DINING TABLE
Metal is sturdy and durable. A metal tabletop is also modern,
stain resistant and cool to the touch. If your dining space is
industrial or contemporary, a metal tabletop can be a good fit.

7. MARBLE DINING TABLE
Marble is not just for kitchen counter tops. Today, marble is a
common material for particular luxurious dining table models.
Marble has an elegant rich tone. Marble is also easy to clean.
Some other related stone-based types include also Granite and
Onyx table tops.

8. LAMINATE TABLE
The laminate tabletop fits different styles and budgets.
Laminate tabletops have different layers of materials that can
include PVC, high impact melamine and some wood grain finish.
Laminate is sturdy and durable.

9. DINING R O O M TABLES
S H A P E S
The shape of your dining table may depend on available space or your
preferences. Dining tables come in a variety of shapes. Most common
shapes include-
-Rectangular (most common shape. Good as a divider in open plan
houses).
-Square (in fashion lately. Consumes a lot of space. Good for square
areas).
-Round (old fashion but looks very cozy. It consumes also a lot of
space).
-Oval (easy in placement. Practical and does not consume a lot of
space).
-Freeform (good for eccentric or artistic designs).

10. DINING TABLES S T Y L E S
Style is an important consideration since it’s your chance to make a
personal statement. Dining room tables’styles include the following:
Pedestal
Traditional
Modern
Rustic-Modern
Industrial
Contemporary
Shaker
Farmhouse
Trestle , etc.

11. C O N S IDER
YO U R
NEEDS
BEFORE
SETTLING
O N SHAPE

12. SQUAREAND RECTANGULAR TABLES ARE THE MOST COMMON, SOYOU’LLFIND THE GREATER NUMBER OF
CHOICESTHERE WITH STYLES, SIZES AND EXTENDABLE OPTIONS. BUT A ROUNDOROVAL TABLE CAN GIVE
YOUA LITTLE MORE SPACE TO MOVEAROUND SINCE IT CUTS OFF THE CORNERSBUT STILL HAS A GOOD
SURFACEAREA.
ROUNDOROVAL TABLES CAN BE GREAT FOR PARTIES AND CONVERSATION BECAUSE THERE’SNO HEAD
OFTHE TABLE, TOO. IN TERMS OF SQUEEZING PEOPLE IN, YOU’REONLY LIMITED BY THE PERIMETER OF
THE TABLE — BUT YOUCAN LOSEA LITTLE SPACE FOR SERVING PIECES ONCEYOUHAVE ALL YOUR
PLACE SETTINGS AT A ROUND OROVALTABLE.

13. H O W MUCH S P A C E D O Y O U NEED PER
P E R S O N AT A DINING TABLE?
Once you’ve chosen your preferred shape, the next step is to choose the right size table. It’s important
that when you and your guests are sat around the dining table, everybody has plenty of room to relax
and eat comfortably, without banging elbows with their neighbours. For each person seated at the
dining table, allow 60cm of table space, or 80cm for extra elbow room. Allow approximately 38cm of
depth for a place setting, plus extra space in the middle for serving platters. For rectangular tables,
add an extra 30cm at each end for people seated at either end of the table.