The first thing you probably want to decide is the best shape for your dining room or kitchen table. Small spaces work well with round tables, while larger, traditional-sized rooms look great with long rectangular tables. If you prefer smooth lines, consider an oval top. Many of our customers assume that all farmhouse tables should be rectangular in shape.
However, that shape may not be the best fit for your needs. The first thing to do when considering dining tables is to measure your dining room. Doing so will give you a better idea of what shapes and sizes will fit the dimensions of the room. When measuring, take note of the room layout.
Is it rectangular, square, or otherwise? If your room is rectangular, consider a long table, such as an oval or rectangular one. If you have a square room, a table with a shorter shape, such as a square or circle, will be more appropriate. You'll also want to account for any furniture that's already in the room, such as dressers and bunches. My favorite rule to break is to go a little smaller than what is required to be able to include small farmhouse coffee tables.
To keep my seating arrangement intimate and have room for people to pass by, I opted for a rustic white rectangular coffee table. If you have small children at home and you're worried about corners, this is a good place to opt for a rustic-style round table and give your room that same cozy feel. I start looking for all those beautiful chunky farmhouse coffee tables to increase volume and fill the space. Whether you've just moved to a new house or are finally going to replace that old dining table you've had for years, shape is a crucial feature to consider when analyzing various table designs.
