How to know the ideal measurements for your dining table?

What is the height of the ideal dining table? Surely, faced with the need to buy a dining table, you will have asked yourself this question several times, questioning also what size the table top should be, what shape of top to choose, how much space to leave between chair and chair… In short, how to make the perfect purchase.

But no need to keep asking yourself questions! We’re going to help you figure out the ideal measurements for your dining table in just a few paragraphs. Read on: we’ll tell you all the secrets you need to know to make your venture a success.

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Height of the dining table with respect to the chair seat of the chair

It may seem obvious, but it is not so obvious: the height of the dining table you choose will depend largely on the height of the chairs with which you are going to accompany it. Be careful: you will have to take into account the height of the seat as well as the height of the backrest and armrests, if any.

To begin with, measure the height of the seat of your chair, i.e. the distance from the floor to the place where you place your bottom. To be comfortable when sitting, it is recommended to leave between 25 and 30 centimeters between the height of the table and the seat of the chair. This is the measure that allows us, for example, to comfortably cross our legs under the table.

In general, the height of the chairs usually range between 43 and 51 centimeters from the leg to the top of the seat. Tables with an average height of between 71 and 76 centimeters are also suitable for these medium-sized pieces.

Height of the dining table with respect to the backrest and the arms of the chair

Important: if you want the chair arms to be hidden under the table top, you must also know how high the arms are and if there is enough space for them. Otherwise, you may not be able to push the chairs and fit them under the table top, which may mean you have to take up more space than expected in the dining room..

Also, keep in mind that there are chairs with different back heights: how will they be in relation to the height of the dining table: too high, too low, or will they match properly? This is crucial, as we can end up with a rather ‘ridiculous’ effect if, for example, the chairs are completely hidden under the table or if, on the contrary, their backrest protrudes in an exaggerated way.

But what if you have stools? In that case, you should take the measurements with respect to the seat mentioned above. The standard size of one of these pieces, however, is usually between 43 and 48 centimeters, so you may feel a little “shorter” with respect to the table than normal when you are on them.

In general, the height of the most commonly used dining table is 76 centimeters. They are flaunted, for example, by the Steffy dining table, a resounding, contemporary Japandi-style design, with a recycled pinewood frame and beveled-edge plywood top, finished in black paint.

This is an eye-catching piece handcrafted from used wood, so it has the marks and irregularities of wear and tear caused by the passage of time. This adds to its vibrant textured charm, very much in keeping with the eclectic trend of the moment, where vintage is on the rise.

How to know the ideal measurements for your dining table according to the available space?

Once you know the height of the table you need, taking into account the chairs you are going to use, you must measure the available space you have in the dining room. To do this, keep in mind that you have to leave at least one meter between the chairs and any obstacle, so as not to interrupt the flow of circulation in the space. In this sense, it is also important to analyze, as we said before, if the chairs can be collected under the table or if they will always be outside it, because the measure will not be the same in both cases.

How to find out the size and shape of the dining table according to the number of guests.

Another important factor to consider is the number of people who will regularly sit at the table. To find out, keep in mind that there should be a space of at least 20 centimeters between chairs. Therefore, if you want to seat four people at your table, you should have a top of at least 100×100 centimeters if it is square, and between 100 and 120 centimeters in diameter if it is round.

As a guideline in terms of shape, remember that round tables are much more respectful of the flow of passage, that is, with the way we cross the rooms, as they avoid bumps and allow us to walk with more confidence. And anyone who has babies or small children, knows that this is essential to avoid accidents!

In addition, in small spaces, a round table brings an important visual lightness, as well as being easily fit into any room of reduced dimensions. This is particularly true when it comes to tables with a single support rather than with several legs; it is an aspect that is not only fashionable, but also has an impact on the ease of passage and also on the comfort of the diners themselves.

If you are looking for a table for six, the most usual is to opt for a round table of more than 140 centimeters in diameter, or a rectangular table of 160 x 80 or 180 x 90 centimeters.

Finally, as we said at the beginning of this section, the interesting thing is to know how many diners you will receive “regularly” because, if you have a small house, it does not make much sense to invest in a huge table that will only be used at Christmas and occupy, meanwhile, all the available space. In that case, it would be better to get an extendable table, such as Ortega, in Rustic-Vintage style and made of recycled pine wood.

This option is, in itself, a table for large families, since it measures 224 centimeters long x 105 wide. However, the most interesting thing is that it can accommodate extraordinary celebrations thanks to its double expansion possibility: up to 264 and 304 centimeters respectively.

Knowing the ideal measurements for your dining table, a painstaking but essential task

Although knowing the measurements and height of the ideal dining table may seem an exhausting task, the truth is that it is usually quite simple, since the vast majority of tables and chairs have a standard size, which makes it possible for them to fit perfectly together. However, if what you want is a magazine effect and to avoid having to carry out returns, a particularly tiresome task when it comes to bulky items, it doesn’t hurt to get out the tape measure to make sure your new table fits fantastically in your space.

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