Every home is different and they all have varying amounts of space. It might even be that your home doesn’t have a dedicated area just for dining.
While a small dining space may appear to have limited potential, there are many ways to create a stylish and practical space that firmly compliments your home. Furniture and lighting selection becomes important, especially to create the feeling of a room within a room – and one that is cosy and welcoming.
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Round tables are great for smaller homes. they fit into tight spaces and have no sharp corners to bump into. They also allow you to squeeze a few extra seats around them. Pedestal tables are especially practical as they allow guests more legroom. Together with light weight chairs, the look created can be light and airy, giving the illusion of space.
Square or rectangular tables are ideal for railroad shape homes, and also work well in small spaces if pushed up against a wall or paired with benches that can be pushed underneath the table when not being used.
One way to create a dining area in a compact space is to use built-in furniture. Banquet seating is ideal in limited spaces and can be used with either a round or square tables. It is space efficient because a built-in table and bench seat can be made to suit the exact dimensions of the space and the seating can also double up as storage.
Even a freestanding bench against a wall and a dedicated lamp over the table will give you more space, and a similar feel if you are renting.
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Smaller dining tables are also a great option for office meeting tables or desks. Currently for my office space I’m looking for a table that can function as another work station, a meeting desk and extra surface space to lay out project samples.
When we look for tables for smaller spaces, we love to look for sculptural pieces that can work both as a statement piece and also provide us with the necessary function. Interesting shapes and textures can add depth and dimension to your space, creating a stunning focal point. This is even more relevant in smaller spaces where you have just a few pieces to create impact in a space.
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Whether you’re looking for a show-stopping statement piece or a subtle addition to your home, these 12 sculptural tables have got you covered.
1. Sonata Dining Table from @home | 2. Bastion Dining Table from Haus by Hertex | 3. Skylar Dining Table from Coricraft | 4. Namib Dining Table from Incanda | 5. Chaplin Concrete Dining Table from @home | 6. Ashby Dining Table from Lemon | 7. Ash Table from Studio 19 | 8. Kyoto Dining Table from Weylandts | 9. Stam Single Dining Table from Knus | 10. Marble Inspired Dining Table from Esque | 11. Clover Dining Table from House of Kook | 12. Pillar Round Dining Table from Iconomy