How to Choose the

Perfect Table for Your

Dining Room

For some people, the dining room is the space where their family gathers for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the place where homework is done, and holiday dinners with the extended family are hosted. For others, this is the most formal room in the house and only ever used when there’s company for a dinner party.

No matter how you use this room, choosing dining room furniture, and especially a table, is a big decision. Simplify your search for the perfect dining room table by asking yourself the following questions before heading to a furniture store or surfing the web.

How Much Do I Want to Spend?Whether you’re looking for a large table for family meals or an elegant piece to host the occasional dinner, you need to decide how much you’re willing to spend. Dining room tables are available at a huge range of price points, from hundreds to several thousands of dollars.

Ask yourself whether you’re looking for a timeless piece that you plan to own for the next several years, or if you will be happy spending less on a piece that is in-sync with a current style trend but may not last forever.

Another important consideration is whether you can see yourself sticking with the current style of décor in your dining room, or if you’re likely to want to change it in a few years. If you like to redecorate, you may want to spend a little less but still opt for a good quality piece that you can later sell or donate.

What’s My Style Sense?While some people are confident in their style sense and know exactly what they want, others are less sure of what they should choose when it comes to the colour, shape, size or the materials from which the table is made.

Especially if you’re going to be investing in a piece that you plan to own for several years, you should take some time to explore your style options. Check out the variety of styles of tables in magazines, online or in furniture stores.

Make note of what it is that you like and don’t like about various styles, including the shape of the legs, whether it’s rectangular, square or round, made from solid wood, wood and metal, metal and glass, etc. Once you’ve got a clear idea of the style of table you want for your dining room, finding the perfect piece will be that much easier.

Beyond what your table looks like, you will also want to consider how the table feels. After all, you will be resting your arms there while eating or working, playing cards, sipping cocktails, or whatever it is that you plan to do at your new table.

If you don’t like the cool feeling of glass, for instance, you may want to consider a table that’s made from wood. Now that you have a good idea of the type of table you’re looking for, are you ready to start shopping online or at a furniture store in Toronto West?

Toronto home owners, no matter their style preferences or functional needs, will find a wide selection of high quality yet affordable tables at Leon’s.