Finding the Perfect Fit: How to Choose the Right Dining Table for Your Home
Choosing the Right Dining Table: A Guide for Style & Space
A dining table is more than just a piece of furniture. It’s the centrepiece of family meals, dinner parties, and everyday living. But selecting the right one—especially with so many options out there—can feel like a daunting task. At Forget-Me-Knot, we believe the best dining table strikes a balance between style, space, and versatility.
Let’s explore how to choose a table that doesn’t just fit your room—it enhances it.
1. Start with the Shape of Your Space
Rectangular rooms suit rectangular tables best, allowing the furniture to echo the shape of the room without crowding it. Our Mid-Century Modern Living Hardwood Dining Table with Drawer is ideal for this kind of layout, with clean lines that maximise flow.
For smaller or squarer rooms, square tables can soften the space. But if you regularly host or have a growing family, a rectangular extendable table still wins for flexibility.
2. Size Matters – Especially When It Grows
As a rule of thumb, allow at least 90cm between the table and any walls or furniture so people can move comfortably. Your extendable table, which goes from 150cm to 240cm, gives you the best of both worlds: compact for everyday life, spacious when guests arrive.
It's the ultimate space-saving meets social hosting design—exactly what modern living requires.
3. Choose a Style That Lasts
You don’t have to sacrifice character for practicality. Mango wood with a herringbone parquet top brings richness and texture, while the tapered legs nod to timeless mid-century style. Our customers love this piece because it feels contemporary yet classic—and it works in both modern and rustic interiors.
4. Think About Chairs, Too
Pairing your table with the right chairs is just as important. We recommend lighter chairs in a soft tone or painted wood (like the white spindle chair in your product photos) to contrast beautifully against the richness of the wood grain.
5. Versatility Is Key
Today’s homes are dynamic. We eat, work, create, and gather around the same table. Look for details like folding or extension leaves, durable wood finishes, and understated elegance. This table offers all three—and does so with a solid hardwood build that lasts.
Ready to Elevate Your Space?
Your dining room deserves more than just a table—it deserves to be a centrepiece. Our Mid-Century Modern Living Hardwood Dining Table with Drawer is designed for real homes, real people, and real life.