Choosing a Dining Table That Fits Everyday Life

For daily meals, a table that seats four to six is usually enough. Solid wood and sealed finishes wipe clean after weeknight dinners.

If you host often, an extending leaf saves you from buying a larger table you rarely fill. Check chair clearance on all sides so people can pull out without hitting walls.

Match the table height to your chairsÔÇömost dining sets sit around standard dining height, but stools need a different surface.