Ravenna Home Traditional Square Dining Table, 29-Inch

A dining table isn’t just a table. It’s a place to bring your family together at each meal. It’s where you gather to talk, laugh, cry and smile, all while enjoying something delicious with your loved ones. Whether it’s a quick breakfast before heading out to work, a leisurely lunch on a weekend or a special dinner you’ve made with a new recipe, you can always nourish yourselves at the table.

And you don’t even need to have a formal dining room to have a dining table. A small space in your kitchen or off of your family room is the perfect spot for a small dining table.

The most important things to look for when hunting for a small dining table are shape and size. Start by deciding where in your home you will place the dining table. Then, take out your measuring tape and carefully measure how much room you have. In addition to the table itself, you will need to have about three feet of extra space on all sides to make sure you have enough room for a dining room chair.

Determine which table shape will make the best use of the space you have. In square spaces, a square or circular table will work best. In rectangular spaces, you’ll need a rectangular or oval table.

• If you have a few extra guests, it is easier to add more chairs to a round or oval table, as compared to a square or rectangular one. However, keep in mind that the base of the table can also affect how many people you can seat. If the table supports get in the way of leg space, you’ll be limited in how many people can sit at the table. A table with a center base provides the most flexibility in terms of seating.
• Don’t forget about the visual weight of the small dining table, which is how much visual space an object takes up. In tight spaces, this is particularly important, because you don’t want your room to look crowded with furniture. Dark wood can look larger than a glass table, even if they have the same dimensions. Opt for a small dining table with a sleek design to optimize both your physical and visual space.