Types of dining tables

The dining table is the meeting place par excellence of the family, a place for communication, culinary pleasures and relaxation that will undoubtedly center on our home.

 When choosing it, however, we have so many things that often do not even know where to start. Here we leave some of the most common types of tables, so take note and begin to choose the most suitable step.

We could classify them as follows:

Style

They come in all decorative styles, so you will not have trouble finding from the most modern glass and metal table for more contemporary dining to the most romantic of forging or pickled wood for more vintage.

Materials

It is a matter quite linked to above, and each style is often gambles for a few special materials: wood, glass, steel, wrought iron, plastic and even natural stone are some of the most used for dining tables.

Form

If the above refers specially to the style, the question of the form will be more targeted at meeting the functional needs and space requirements cover in size (not all dining tables allow huge rectangular):

- Round: Although there are several sizes, the most common for salons is that they are rather large. Among its pluses are the strengthening of family relationships, but against that we have more space and also went out of fashion years ago.

- Square: This is the best choice for tight spaces and small families (maximum four people) they occupy just a corner of the room and are most practical.

- Rectangular: Ideal for large families and large rooms, this is the preferred choice of today's kitchens.

Besides the above, remember that you have the possibility to choose between versions with unique or those practical tables stretch that will be opened in order to empower more people.