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PLANNING THE PERFECT DINING ROOM Kernow furniture
11 hours ago 4 min read Dining rooms arent
simply used for eating in at mealtimes anymore. A
family room, it often needs to be multi-purpose
with enough space for family meals, children to
play or do their homework, to entertain, or just
to relax in. We stock a large variety of dining
furniture in many sizes and styles, and have
compiled a list of our most commonly asked
questions regarding furnishing a dining
room. WHAT SIZE DINING TABLE DO I NEED? Dining
table size mainly depends on two things how
many people you need to seat and how big your
room is. A place setting for one person should be
shoulder width, which equates to roughly 61cm,
to sit more comfortably you may want to allow
extra elbow space.
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Rectangular dining tables are fairly easy to
judge how many people it will seat. The general
rule is to allow about 2ft of space per person.
So a 6ft table could seat 6 people, a 10ft
dining table could seat 10 people. Drop leaf or
extending dining tables are space saving tables
if you have a large dining room and need flexible
dining space. Round dining tables can be a
better option in small dining rooms table
corners can use a lot of space. They also allow
for a more intimate dining experience, as
everyone is seated to clearly face one another.
Oval dining tables also allow for a narrower
space with no corners. HOW HIGH SHOULD A DINING
TABLE BE? Standard dining tables are often about
76cm high. Many vintage and retro dining table
vary slightly, and some antique dining tables
would have previously been used as work tables
in kitchen areas and could be a struggle for
taller people sit comfortably. HOW MUCH SPACE
SHOULD BE BETWEEN A DINING TABLE AND WALL? The
perfect clearance between a dining table and wall
is about 122cm this allows enough space to
comfortably walk around when people are seated.
If space is limited, 91.4cm is enough space to
be seated and have a little space. Take any other
furniture in the room into account, dining rooms
often have sideboards, console tables, cupboards
etc. A good dining table and chairs clearance can
make a room work well and flow nicely.
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CHOOSING THE RIGHT DINING CHAIRS Selecting the
right dining chairs for your dining table depends
on more than how aesthetically pleasing they
are. Not all dining chairs are the same size and
the variations can matter greatly when pairing
with a dining or kitchen table. Initially, ensure
that the chairs will slide comfortably under the
table, next think about the amount of space
between the underside of the table and where your
legs will fit. Aim for approximately 12cm gap
for legs under the table, anything less than this
may be a little tight. Consider any taller
members of the family as they may appreciate more
leg room if they will use the table
regularly! With standard dining tables being
around 75cm high, a standard dining chair seat
height would be around 45cm or 46cm high. The
standard dining chair width is between 40cm and
50cm. With regard to seat size, please ask us to
measure and let you know the dimensions if
needed you want to ensure that the depth and
width of the seat will be comfortable for you.
Personally, we also like the combination of a
dining table and bench. A lovely antique rustic
bench is great if space is at a premium, it can
almost disappear under the table and be pushed
back against a wall for any impromptu parties or
important family gatherings.
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Create your own dining table set by mixing and
matching our antique dining tables and chairs
choose from Victorian dining tables or antique
pine kitchen tables, perfect for a formal dining
room or a rustic country kitchen. Need extra
dining chairs for Christmas? We have many single
chairs, pairs of dining chairs, and sets of 4 or
6 dining chairs to complement your existing
furniture. Find retro dining sets and small
vintage tables, all available to purchase
online, with national delivery available. If
youre in Cornwall and would like to visit or
antique warehouse, please give us a call on 01209
316220 or Contact Us.
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