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How Many Seats Do I Need for A Round Dining Table?
5 Round Dining Table Designs Your Family Will Love
Dining tables are more than just functional furniture pieces or places to eat. They’re the centerpieces of your dining area or kitchen, where your family sits to chat at the end of a long day, you entertain your loved ones, and where kids do their homework. In other words, table settings are the social center of a household, and a round dining table is one of the best ways to enhance that feeling.
No matter how breathtaking your home décor is, the whole room setup can be jeopardized if the furniture layout doesn’t fit the function and your available space. Most households prefer traditional dining room sets, mainly rectangular table designs, but a round dining table might be a better fit for your area, particularly for small gatherings and having conversations. With a round dining table in your home, everyone can see everyone else during a chat, and conversations carry on quickly, which provides a cozier and more intimate setting. Our catalog is full of table inspirations to help you choose the right table size—see for yourself with our list of favorites!
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Round dining tables are a staple in dining areas because they offer homeowners several benefits. Whether you're looking to replace your old dining table or buy a new one for your new home, a round modern dining table offers you the following benefits:
✅ Best choice for small spaces: If you have a small dining room, maximizing every square inch is crucial. Round extendable dining tables are great when you need more space for food on the table or extra seats for guests, but even standard round tables use less floorspace than square or rectangular tables.
✅ Eliminates angles and sharp corners: A round table provides a smooth shape with no sharp points to bump into. You don’t need to worry about your guests or kids hitting their heads or legs against sharp corners.
✅ Creates a playful effect: Compared to round vs rectangle dining tables or round vs square dining tables, circular dining tables are better at breaking up the straight lines created by four-sided tables often seen in many dining rooms. This often helps create a more playful setting.
✅ Promotes conversation: Round dining room tables promote interaction among everyone at the table because you don’t need to turn your neck to listen to whoever is talking.
✅ Versatility: Round tables come in multiple styles and designs. Some have a pedestal or central base, the ideal option, while others have legs. The central base is more comfortable for those who are seated.
✅ Everyone gets access to the middle of the table: The center is accessible to everyone to reach for cutlery, delicacies, and side dishes (best for large gatherings). It also helps to keep hot pans and foods far away from the reach of kids. This keeps them safe.
Round Dining Table Cons
Every item with benefits has its drawbacks. Round dining tables are included, but we’re not highlighting these drawbacks so you can question your choices; instead, you get to know what to expect. These drawbacks aren’t significant enough to rule out their benefits. Here are the drawbacks:
✖ Difficult to position close to the walls: Round tables don’t fit well when placed against a wall, and seats will be lost. They can’t fit into a corner; their ideal position is in the middle of the room to balance the area. Of course, that’s unless you have a round drop-leaf table with a panel that can drop down, creating a flush side.
✖ You can’t join another table: Unlike rectangular or square dining tables, you can't add a round table to another table for everyone to comfortably sit. The only way is to add extra chairs depending on the table size.
✖ Less surface area: Round tables tend to have less surface area when compared to rectangular tables. This becomes a problem if you need space to lay out a buffet or an extra space for serving delicacies.
How Many Seats Do I Need for A Round Dining Table
The number of people a round dining table can accommodate depends on the size of the table and the size of the room.
- Five adults can comfortably sit around a 42” round table.
- A 48” to 54” round table can fit up to six adults.
- Anywhere from six to eight adults can conveniently fit around a 60" round table.
- A 72" round table can seat up to 10 adults.
- Four people can comfortably sit around a 42″ round table for a formal meal and gathering, while it can fit people for a casual lunch or dinner.
- Ten people can comfortably fit at an 84-96″ round table.
- A 108′′ round table can seat 12 people comfortably.
In any case, it is best to leave at least 2” between a wall or obstacle and the back of a chair.
5 Round Dining Table Designs Your Family Will Love
At Colder’s, we offer different types and designs of round dining tables from the top and trusted brands with top-notch quality and unique styles. We have carefully created a list featuring those you can find on the market. You can also shop through our catalog to find the perfect round dining table that fits your and your family's needs. Below are six of our best picks.
Liberty Westfield Havana Brown Pedestal Dining Table
The Westfield collection pedestal table from Liberty Furniture has everything your home deserves if you love on-trend designs, from contemporary to vintage. With this solid wood round dining table, you can create the home of your dreams for you and your loved ones. This is also a great choice if you love heirloom pieces.
It sports a fixed round top supported by a fluted base with charming, classic design akin to the craftsmanship of a 17th-century artistry. This table is roomy enough for four diners to pull up and enjoy a fine meal around its beautiful design.
Modus Furniture Yosemite Cafe Dining Table
The Modus Furniture Yosemite collection table features a round wooden top and metal base to add style to your dining room. This round dining table with metal base is a perfect fit for a family with fewer members that also wants to make a stylish impact in the dining room, but it also features extendable leaves when the party gets bigger. The round dining table set for 4 from Modus Furniture completes your dining room design with a shiny dark brown appearance. Modus Furniture combines great style and craftsmanship with function and affordability.
Progressive® Furniture Geneva Natural/White Round Dining Table
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A white round dining room tailored in visually appealing woven details along the base trim and a white tabletop has all the makings for a coastal-style dining experience that feels high-end every time. The designers at Progressive Furniture make it happen with the Geneva collection round dining room table in this truly special setup full of geometric character. Luckily, this table sits up four members, so nobody is left out when it comes to savoring the beautiful design of this four person table.
Riverside Furniture Myra Natural/Paperwhite Dining Table Top and Base
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The Riverside Furniture Myra round dining room table is simplicity at its finest. The clean combination of natural wood and a white pedestal base captures the essence of modern farmhouse design, adding a touch of flair with its star pedestal base. The best part is no one would suspect that the tabletop opens up to reveal an 18” leaf that extends the table from 48” to 66”. That provides more than enough room for six family members to gather around and create memories as solid as the hardwood construction of this round farmhouse dining table.
Canadel Downtown Peppercorn Washed Round Glass Table
Shop This Mid-Century Modern Round Dining Room Table
When mid-century modern furniture is made right, it has a timeless appeal. This glass round dining room table from Canadel is living proof, featuring a meticulously crafted base in clean lines and a glass tabletop. The mixed mediums create a soft-and-hard balance that works great in smaller dining room areas, and the clear surface also creates the illusion of more space. This table is on the smaller side, seating about four, but it’s undeniable that is has major impact and is a prime modern round dining table choice for lovers of trendy dining room furniture.
Round dining tables are perfect for a small room and give your dining room a playful look because you have more space around your table. They’re cozy as you get to look at everyone at the table. Many designs on the market allow you to choose a round dining room table to match the décor you’ve established in your home. You can shop from our list of dining room tables; we have whatever you’re looking for. At Colder's, you'll surely get the best for your home and family.
FAQs
Does a round dining table occupy less space than a rectangular table?
A round dining table generally uses less space than a rectangular table. Rectangular tables require more space because they can fit more people.
When should I use a round dining table?
A round dining table is the best to use when you have little space and plan on having small gatherings, parties, or discussions rather than large ones. It allows guests to chat easily with everyone at the table and experience a “family-time” together.
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