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Round table in rectangular room?

demanda — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 22:49:33 GMT

I need some advice. I have a separate dining room that is rectangular and narrow. While a rectangular table would be ideal, I found a round table that I fell in love with. Do you think that would look awkward? I just can't picture it. I would really love your advice. Thank you!

Re: Round table in rectangular room?

ECBG — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 22:57:32 GMT

Absolutely! Round tables allow more space to walk around, as a bonus. You can balance it with a server or china cabinet or whatever.

You may want to investigate round tables with a center insert "leaf" that will give you an oval for the times you need extra seats.

Re: Round table in rectangular room?

Oznell — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 23:01:24 GMT

What great images, @ECBG , that demonstrate how stylish and "at home" a round table can look in different spaces!

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On It — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 23:04:53 GMT

How narrow is the room? Round tables and accompanying chairs are not forgiving on the space they require. Measure the room and the table with chairs to be sure there will be space to walk around them.

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spiderw — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 23:06:42 GMT

The pictures prove how nice round tables can look in any room! I have a round table and chairs in my kitchen area and love how it looks. In my opinion, you can put a round table in your dining room as long as you are happy with the way it looks!

Re: Round table in rectangular room?

stevieb — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 23:06:43 GMT

@demanda It depends on how narrow the room is and how large a circumference the round table has, but in theory. there's no reason a round table can't work.

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ECBG — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 23:14:35 GMT

@Oznell

Thank you. You may remember I taught Interior Design and wrote curriculum for our state all of my career.

Re: Round table in rectangular room?

demanda — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 23:15:29 GMT

Thank you so much! the pictures are perfect! My dining room is very narrow. I think the suggestion of measuring is a good one. Maybe I could somehow map it out on the floor. I never thought of that. I'm afraid I won't have any walk around space. I knew I came to the right place for advice. Thank you all!!

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ALRATIBA — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 23:16:16 GMT

I have an oval table in a square space, on a rectangular area rug with horizontal zebra stripes .... never thought about it.

Looks okay to me!

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on the bay — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 23:19:20 GMT

@demanda,

My daughter has a rectangular half of the kitchen and did have a rectangular table there. It kind of filled up the space, leaving not much room for walking around.

They moved that table into another room and got a round table for the kitchen area. It looks so nice and so much more welcoming. What I love about it is everyone can see each other instead of sitting side by side.

It looks like it belongs.

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skatting44 — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 23:30:30 GMT

I have an oval table that has 2 leafs which I love. I hate the sharp corners of a square table .

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homedecor1 — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 23:40:10 GMT

@ECBG

May I ask your advice about a rectangular table in a bay window area?

I will take a pic once he's done sitting at the "crappy" table there now...lol😉

He loves it ugh...

thank you🌷

Re: Round table in rectangular room?

stevieb — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 23:55:49 GMT

Whether any given shape table will work in any given space is most often going to come down to the dimensions of the table and the dimensions of the space. Beyond that, it's pretty much a matter of aesthetic preferences.

Re: Round table in rectangular room?

ECBG — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 23:59:04 GMT

@homedecor1 wrote:
@ECBG

May I ask your advice about a rectangular table in a bay window area?
I will take a pic once he's done sitting at the "crappy" table there now...lol😉

He loves it ugh...

thank you🌷

@homedecor1

Of course you may ask a question.

Give him the table for the "Man cave"!!!

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sometimesQVCaddict — Sat, 10 Jul 2021 00:12:04 GMT

Not to be snarky, but most people have square or rectangle shaped dining/kitchen spaces (unless you have an alcove or bay window). So NO reason not to put a round table!! Most people don't have round rooms, although they do exist for sure!

I agree about measuring it all out including chair space. And if it's a small area, as others suggested, you could get a table that has a leaf if you anticipate using for larger gatherings!

Re: Round table in rectangular room?

Oznell — Sat, 10 Jul 2021 01:29:54 GMT

I do remember that, @ECBG , and enjoy getting all your takes on design!

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homedecor1 — Sat, 10 Jul 2021 02:05:49 GMT

@ECBG

Guess that would be at Habitat for Humanity or St. Vincent Hospice store -- he's got a choice!

I just cant believe every person living here bought this table from Leader's and its the most uncomfortable chairs i've ever sat in let alone CASTERS on the chairs ... you go through the window if you're not careful!!!

I can't believe it cost $1,990...ugh...previous owners left it...wish they took it!

Re: Round table in rectangular room?

ECBG — Sat, 10 Jul 2021 02:12:14 GMT

@homedecor1

Let me know if I can help you!

This is my dining room but I work with all styles.

The tie top curtains are burgandy.

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homedecor1 — Sun, 11 Jul 2021 03:21:04 GMT

@ECBG

Love your DR area and all the beautiful decor of your home you share🙂

So here is my breakfast nook area. I would like a 54" round wood table or rectangular table which I'm yet to find w/nice chairs (with no casters🙈)

Right now I'm looking at FB market fair and online yard sales. Although, he loves this table I can't stand it ...not only is it old it's dangerous. I've thought of buying just chairs for the time..

These are the only 2 I like (more leaning towards round one):

Thank you!🌷
homedecor1

Re: Round table in rectangular room?

ECBG — Sun, 11 Jul 2021 15:00:09 GMT

@homedecor1

I would suggest your second choice, the blonde set with round chairs and a very interesting support! I think a rectangle would prove to be very uncomfortable to move in this space.