Kitchen Table Buying Guide

Kitchen tables have traditionally been smaller than dining room tables and used more often.  Their strategic location in the kitchen allows families to reserve use of their more formal dining room sets to special occasions.

Depending on the size of your kitchen, there are many designs and styles perfectly suited for the busiest room in the house.  Your first goal is to get a good idea of how much space you have.  Allow for chair clearances and determine if an oval or round kitchen table will be better suited than rectangular or square kitchen tables.  If your kitchen’s space is mostly in its length, the rectangular tables might be a better fit, while those kitchens with similar width and length measurements tend to successfully house round tables.

Your kitchen table should also be a bit more durable due to its location in your home.  Most kitchen tables are used many times throughout the day and are the first stopping place for family members returning from school, work, soccer practice and a host of other activities.  Keys, mail, lunch boxes and a host of other things are often left on the family table until it’s time to clear it so the family can enjoy their dinners.  One sturdy wooden kitchen table Modern Furniture Warehouse offers is the popular Farmhouse style.  Constructed of solid wood, these are the epitome of country kitchen, but due to its designs and clean lines, they’re also a great fit for more contemporary kitchens.

If, however, there’s a certain modern style or theme you wish to maintain, the Nassau table is perfect.  Its table top measures 45″ in diameter, making it an ideal fit for most kitchens.

Another consideration for your kitchen table is the chairs.  Families with young children often prefer fabrics or other finishes that are easy to keep clean and maintain.  They also prefer them to not overwhelm the table as they often slide high chairs between the kitchen table chairs.  For those homes with older children, this usually isn’t a deciding factor.  When it comes down to it, though, your kitchen table should be a reflection of your family’s tastes and lifestyle.  Remember, too, it’s those conversations and quality family time spent around your kitchen table that you’ll remember; it’s just nice for those memories to be nicely framed with beautiful kitchen furniture.