Dining Table Buying Guide: Size, Shape and Seats

How many seats do you actually need?

Count your household plus the guests you host regularly, not just on festival days. A 4-seat table suits a small family or couple; 6-seat is the most common choice for Bangladeshi households; 8-seat suits larger families or those who entertain often.

Matching the table to your room

Allow about 900mm of clearance on all sides of the table for chairs to pull out and people to walk past while others are seated. A 6-seat rectangular table is typically around 1.5m x 0.9m, so the dining area needs to be roughly 3.3m x 2.7m at minimum.

Rectangular, round or extendable

• Rectangular tables seat the most people for a given room length and suit rooms that are longer than they are wide
• Round tables work well in square rooms and make conversation easier across the table
• Extendable tables stay compact day to day and open up for guests, useful if your space is limited

Table top material

Solid wood tops are the most durable and can be refinished if scratched. Wood veneer over engineered wood costs less and still looks like solid wood. A tempered glass top (Glass for Dining Table) is easy to wipe clean and pairs well with a wood or metal base.

Chairs and finishing touches

Pick Dining Chair seating with a firm cushion for meals lasting an hour or more. A Showcase or Tea Trolley & Side Board nearby keeps dinnerware within reach without cluttering the table.

Unsure which size suits your dining room? Tell us your room measurements and we'll recommend a table.