Save on Square Footage With These Space-Saving Dining Tables
Small in size, big on design.
Whether you have a designated dining room in your apartment or just a small nook between the kitchen and the living room to fit a table, it’s possible to find the perfect dining table. Read below for what to consider when choosing dining tables for apartments or skip ahead for our top apartment dining tables.
Before You Start Browsing
What to consider to help you select the best dining table for your apartment:
Space
Measure at least three feet between where you want to put a small dining table and the surrounding walls, furnishings, or appliances. This helps determine the right dining table size and length that leaves enough room for dining chairs and comfortable seating space. If you're really short on room, look for tables that measure 75cm in width for just enough space to accommodate two place settings on either side of the table.
Tip: Check out Ask the Experts: How to Find the Perfect Dining Table Size & Other Dimensions for more measuring tips.
Number of Guests
Whether you share your dining area or simply enjoy hosting weekly dinner parties, it's important to think about the average number of people you plan to dine with to determine the proper size dining table. Round dining tables not only work well in small spaces, but they also allow for more flexible seating and no sharp corners.
When choosing apartment dining tables, opt for 105cm to 120 dining tables to seat four people comfortably with room for place settings and a fun centerpiece. Planning for casual dining without the need for place settings? Round dining tables below 105cm can also sit up to four people. Accommodate six or more dinner guests with a 152cm dining table or larger.
Adaptable Configurations
Fit a small apartment dining space while also ensuring you can accommodate extra guests on special occasions by choosing a dining room table or apartment kitchen table with adaptable configurations. This includes designs with foldable sides or built-in or removable leafs so you can instantly lengthen or scale-back your dining space accordingly.
Choose a durable, space-saving staple that's built to last with the Clairvaux dining table. Made from solid oak wood, the Clairvaux dining table doesn't come with hollows or knots so it's stronger than engineered wood. This means you can host countless dinner parties and take the Clairvaux with you on each move without worry. Measuring 61cm in length (91cm when extended), the Clairvaux is compact enough to accommodate apartment dining spaces while seating two -four people comfortably.
The Mira dining table provides the max amount of seat space within the most high quality design on our list. Measuring 130cm in length with the ability to seat four, the Mira works well as an studio or apartment dining table since it can easily fit into a kitchen or dining room corner or accommodate four people for evening meals. What's more, it features a genuine marble table top with bone white finish and high gloss throughout and a stainless steel base. If you're looking to save on space but don't mind splurging, then the Mira is definitely the dining table for you.
The Draven dining table combines space-saving functionality with refreshing mid-century modern design, making it a must on our list of apartment-friendly dining tables. Perhaps its most notable feature is its tempered glass top which is simple yet striking. The Draven glass dining table measures 120cm in length leaving enough room for four people to sit.
The Winfield dining table is the best apartment dining room table option for flexibility. It's petite and streamlined drop leaf design makes it small enough to fit in an apartment kitchen or a corner of the living room while its pared-back style makes it work in any modern aesthetic. Easily seat two people around the 61cm tabletop and four when fully extended to its 91cm capacity. As an added bonus, assembly is easy. Just attach the base to the top and you can start making use of your dining table.
Invest in apartment dining tables that can adapt with your needs. This dining table comes with a V-shaped stand and can expand from a dining table measuring 80cm in length with seating for six to a 160cm dining table with seating for eight. The Trimble comes in four different shades, so your sure to find a style that suits your apartment's aesthetic.
Tip: Want more ideas for how to make the most of your dining area? The check out:
- Upgrade Your Dining Table With These Popular Features
- 8 Ways to Rethink Your Small Dining Room
- Dining Chair Dimensions: How to Choose the Right Size
