Round or Rectangle dining table?

5 years ago

Hello, this is a new construction (to be completed end jun) so we are now busy thinking about how we want to furnish the house. The back of the house is all open, kitchen/diner/lounge.

Would like your opinions on what goes best next to the rectangle island. Thanks for your thoughts.

Rectangle table parallel to island and centered

2. Round table off-centered to left of room with buffet on the right

rectangle/oval

round

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Sonia

5 years ago

I like both, it just depends on the space. The rectangular table, in my opinion would look better the other way round, that is parallel with the windows.

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Daisy England
5 years ago
The bugbear with rectangle tables as opposed to round IMO is that seats are spread out therefore it’s a nuisance when all seats are full and the passing of food, condiments, drinks etc.

Round is more sociable. Each person can reach their own items.
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Eric Bates & Sons Ltd
5 years ago
The room has a high level of squares and rectangles through the furniture style, the rug, the decorative glass on the right hand wall and the patio doors opposite so a rectangular table would certainly carry this theme on although a round table would pick up the roundness of the woodburner beautifully. Not really answered the question but maybe food for thought [pardon the pun!]
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bubbles bathrooms and tiles
5 years ago
I prefer an oval shape. Eliminates square corners, looks a bit softer but still spacious for family gatherings.
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giovedesign
5 years ago
It is said that the table should follow the room's shape but in your case it takes too much space, because it feels narrow. If you don't have a large family constantly eating there I recommend the round one or, even better, to keep the shape scheme, a small square one.
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AG Interiors
5 years ago
I don't think it matters as I think round, rectangular or oval would work but whichever shape you go for needs to be centred to the island ……
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User
5 years ago
The rectangle table you have shown has curved corners and looks great so I would stick with that. If you decided to have a round take I would prefer that centred as well which may mean not having the unit along the wall.
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5 years ago
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Round or Rectangle dining table?

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