How to Design a Dining Room Table
What’s so special about a dining room table?
It’s a square-shaped object that seats people around it. This is how a 20-year-old Alex would think. But what about a 30-year-old Alex? I view my dining room table as a space for family to mix food, fun, and bond.
And when it comes to selling your home, a well-designed dining space is the star of the show. Jon’s home in Philadelphia has an excellent dining nook. It’s part of the reason he went ahead with the house.
Dining Room Tables and Their Designs
You can experiment with several designs. “I considered aspects of needs, space, and personality when designing my home.”
As such, I narrowed down three customization ideas that don’t require work from your end.
Change the Tabletop Shape to Suit Your Preferences
A racetrack or U-shaped tabletop is a classic design for a dining table. Altering the shape of a dining room table top can upgrade the table’s functionality.
The round dining table at Jon’s home accommodates more people compared to the square-shaped one at my place. And another benefit is that the round-shaped table fits into smaller spaces.
According to Jon, “I’ve got family living nearby and they tend to visit a lot. So, the round table was a practical choice for us. It has its difficulties, but we manage as per the need.”
Upgrade the Tabletop Color
The finishing appeal of a dining room table (or, in some cases, the paint) makes all the difference when it comes to customizing dining tables. Homeowners can opt for a rustic theme/style or a more natural wood feel. I have a wooden table with a combination of two shades. I got it veneered, so we don’t need a tablecloth regularly, and we appreciate the shades more.
Different color combinations can be adjusted and played with to achieve a more custom design. Homeowners can choose between a solid color finish to denote character or choose more variegated options for a more eclectic style.
Change the Base of the Table
A dining table’s legs are mostly there to maintain its stature and enhance its stability. However, the style of the base creates a different aesthetic in your home, depending on the type you choose.
Dining room table bases can be customized and uniquely designed to add aesthetic value. For example, you can choose classic country designs, stable lake house legs, or a classic Carolina base design.
To customize the base, considerations that should be taken into account include:
- Expected weight of the load added onto the table
- Mobility of the dining table
- Location of the dining table
When changing the base of your dining room table, you can also alter the items around it. Stick with simple themes when customizing a dining room, and select matching dining room chairs to enhance the table’s look.
Conclusion
My wife used to say that “there will be a time when you learn to appreciate the relevance of a dining table and the time spent around it”. And I couldn’t agree more. After a long day of buying homes for cash, I look forward to dinner at home with my wife at the customized dining table.
So why not set the table?
