Month: October 2017

Before you buy a dining room table, there are some basics that need to be considered before you buy. You have to take into account the space you have, and the function of the table. These are the two most important factors; what size table can you fit and what specifically are you going to use it for. Dining tables in San Jose, CA come in tons of different finishes, materials, and more. So there’s more to decide on than just size and use, but look and feel. If you already have a style trend in your kitchen or dining room area, it’s best to go with that existing feel.

Lifestyle

It’s important to consider what the table will be used the most for. If you only use your table for formal dining occasions, you may have more leeway when it comes to what kind of table you get. If you have a young family and your dining room table will be used for doing homework as often as it will get used for eating, it might be better to go with a stronger material, one that won’t get damaged by tons of handwriting, like a softer wood would.

If you only plan on using your dining room table for larger, more formal occasions, you might have more freedom of the kind and size of table you get. If you have a large dining room to dedicate to a table, you’re going to be able to get a larger table. If you’re working within the constraints of a kitchen, with an eat-in dining table, the table size you’ll be able to fit will probably be much smaller.

Legs

You’ll also have a choice when it comes to the legs of the table. Whether you want a table with four legs for support, or pedestal supports is up to you. Most tables have four supporting legs on each corner of the table. If you’re looking to seat large numbers of people it might be best to find a table with one large support in the middle. That way you can seat people all the way around the table without a support in the way of someone’s legs.

It’s also important to consider the height of your new dining room table. Most tables measure in at 30 inches high, so if you or your family members have long legs and are tall, it might be of note to look for higher tables.

Traditional

Some traditional tables also come with leaves, which will change the size of the table. By adding more leaves the table gets bigger, but you can take the leaves out and have a smaller table most of the time. This might be the best option if you don’t have a formal dining room, but you’re looking forward to entertaining family and groups of friends with dinner parties. You can add some leaves to make the table accommodating to everyone, and then remove them for a smaller table when the party is over.

New

When it comes to seating more people at your dining room table, another great trend is using benches instead of chairs. By adding a bench on one side of your table, it gives a more family-style feel, and provides more room for people to squeeze in at the table. We recommend a mix of both chairs and benches for an updated feel.

When it comes to choosing the perfect dining room set for you and your space, there are no wrong answers. Don’t buy a huge table if you don’t have the space, and consider opinions like leaves so that you can have the best of both worlds.

For a while now kitchen trends have been shifting toward larger spaces, and more focus on family and entertaining. The days of the formal dining room have passed, and now most of the holiday celebrations, and occasional celebrations are done in bigger kitchens. We’re here to break down why bigger kitchens are popular, and what kind of dining room furniture works best.

Old Dining Rooms

The tradition was that you ate in a formal dining room, while all of the food was cooked and prepared in the kitchen. With more relaxed trends, more of the eating and hanging out is done in the kitchen. Days are gone where one solo person prepared an entire meal. Now it’s common to have multiple people cooking together in the kitchen.

Kitchen Breakfast Bar

This has also grown in popularity, and is lending itself well to hanging in the kitchen. By adding a breakfast bar with some new barstools, you’re inviting people into your kitchen, whether they’re keeping you company, or helping you prep your meal. A breakfast bar is also a great addition to have if you have kids. It’s a great place to have your kids do homework after school, while you’re prepping dinner.

Dine-in Kitchen

With the central gathering place slowly becoming the kitchen, we’ve also seen an uptick in dine-in kitchens. With most of the hubbub and commotion happening in the kitchen, it doesn’t make sense to move the dining out of the kitchen. This also makes the ease of cooking better. If you’re waiting for something to come out of the oven, there’s no waiting to walk through to the dining room once it’s done. You can join the rest of your group or family at the dining table in the kitchen, and wait until it’s done there.