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Your dining room is an important gathering place in your home. It’s where you eat delicious meals, catch up with loved ones, and celebrate life’s biggest moments. The dining room furniture you choose can have a big impact on your dining room layout, which makes a big difference in the overall sophistication and comfort of the room. A good layout can transform a small or strangely shaped dining room, and conversely, a disjointed layout can detract from an otherwise pleasant dining room. Here are some tips and dining room layout ideas to help create the perfect layout for your dining room.
The table is the focal point of any dining room, and it’s worth taking your time to find the perfect one to suit your taste. There are several things to think about when choosing your dining room table. The first thing you’ll want to think about is the size and shape of your dining room. If you have a square dining room, or you have an open dining room/kitchen combo, a square or circular table will work best, because it won’t overwhelm the size of the room. Alternatively, if you have a narrow, hallway-like dining room, you’ll want a longer oval or rectangular table. This will fill out the space while still leaving room for you to walk behind the table. It’s helpful to measure the dimensions of your dining room, including the size of the doors before you go shopping for a table. This will ensure that your table fits into your space and that you can properly plan for other dining room layout ideas.
When picking dining room chairs, it’s very important to make sure that your chairs will fit comfortably under your table. If your chairs are too tall, they won’t fit under the table, and diners won’t be able to maneuver in and out from the table. If the chairs are too short, you won’t be able to comfortably eat off the table. You should also make sure that the legs and armrests on the chairs aren’t going to bump up against each other. You want your dinner guests to be able to move around comfortably without bumping into the person sitting next to them. Depending on the size and shape of your table, you may be able to mix and match chairs for an eclectic look, or if you have a long dining room table, you could even consider using a bench on one side. When shopping for your chairs, it’s helpful to know the dimensions of your dining room as well as the dimensions of your table so you can pick pieces that are going to fit comfortably.
One of the biggest mistakes that many people make when configuring their dining room layout is not leaving enough room to move around in between your dining room table and the wall. Make sure that you can fully pull out the chairs from the table with a comfortable amount of space behind them. You should also leave a few feet of space between the table and the doorway, otherwise, you’ll block the flow of traffic between rooms.

Another factor to consider is how many people traditionally eat at your table. If you have a big family or host a lot of dinners, you may want to go for a table that comes with leaves that you can add and take out. However, if you typically only eat with a small group, a square or circular table will make it easier to hear your dining companions, and will also leave more room in your space for other dining room furniture.
If you have extra space behind your dining table and chairs, a great way to fill it is by putting a cabinet or buffet bar there. This is a great place to store extra plates and silverware, as well as drinks and snacks that don’t need to be refrigerated. You can even use the top of the cabinet to showcase some decor items, like candles, a favorite coffee table book, or a plant. Cabinets are best for bigger spaces and can be placed anywhere along the perimeter of the room. However, it shouldn’t block any doorways or windows, and should still leave plenty of room for diners to get up comfortably. It also looks nice to have the cabinet be roughly the same height as the dining table, and you can place a mirror or favorite piece of wall art above it for some balance. If you have a smaller space, consider putting a bar cart in the corner of the room, where it won’t disrupt from the table.
A great way to add some interest to your dining room is by placing a rug underneath the table. Area rugs are a nice way to make your dining room feel more luxurious and add some color and texture to the space. If you are going to use a rug, make sure it is much larger than the table and chair setup, and that you have plenty of room to pull the chairs out without catching them on the edge of the rug. However, the rug should still leave a noticeable amount of space between the edge and the wall. If you are going to place a cabinet or bar cart on the perimeter of the room, make sure that it is off the edge of the carpet, otherwise, it can make your dining room layout look disjointed.

Putting a chandelier or hanging lamp in the center of the room will create a very strong focal point and sense of symmetry in the room. It will also ensure that you have enough light to dine comfortably.
Visit Grossman Furniture store near Mount Laurel today for dining room layout ideas and for all of your dining room furniture needs. Conveniently located in downtown Philadelphia, we have an excellent selection of dining room tables, chairs, rugs, and more by high-quality brands.