Choosing the right table shape for your dining room

Round dining tables allow easy access for family and guests to serve themselves. Round tables also save space and create flow in living and dining spaces with a lot of foot traffic.

Square dining tables work best in 4-seater and 8-seater sizes and look great in square dining rooms or big open-plan spaces. They are great for encouraging conversation and have plenty of space for serving plates.

Rectangular dining tables are the most common dining table shape. Rectangular-shaped tables are versatile for small or large areas. They can be made in small and unobtrusive sizes right up to very large banquet-style tables for use in big dining rooms or large open-plan areas.

The best extension dining tables for entertaining

Extendable dining tables provide the ultimate flexibility. Enjoy a table that is the right size for daily living and then extend it in a few easy steps for extra guests.

The American Oak La Salle MK3 2200 Extension Dining Table will take you from an 8-seater to a 10-12 seater dining table.

Wooden dining tables to suit every interior décor

Take a minute to think about the interior design style you want for your space. You might already have one established or perhaps you’re starting with a blank slate. Timber dining tables are versatile pieces - you could go for a classic look that can be refreshed over time by changing your dining chairs, or you can choose a style that matches your current interior design tastes.

If you have a style in mind, try using the style filter on our website. If you’re looking for something Scandinavian, the filter will bring up scandi styles, like the Gethin Dining Table. Use the filter to find French provincial, glam luxe, coastal, contemporary, country, industrial styles, and more.

Essential dining room furniture for your renovations

Planning a renovation? Now is the perfect time to buy dining room essentials in a style that matches your fresh new interiors. Carefully selected dining room storage furniture will be as practical as it is beautiful. Buffets, sideboards, and display cabinets will store all your dining and entertaining essentials. What’s more, matching your new pieces to your dining room table will define your dining zone and cement your style.

View our full range of kitchen tables at your nearest store or showroom

The best place to see our kitchen tables up close is in your nearest Amart Furniture showroom. Pull up a chair and have a chat with our expert team. It can be hard to know which tabletop materials to pair with your existing furniture. Our friendly team can help you determine if your table will match your other furniture like coffee tables, side tables and bookcases or walk you through our range to create a whole new look for your living and dining space.

Why not check out the rest of our range for all your furniture needs? From sofa beds to mattresses, and home office equipment to outdoor living, we have everything you need for your home.

Make your house flow from your living room to your dining room with the right table

Connect your living room style to your dining room style with the perfect dining table. If you’re like most people, you’ve accumulated furniture over time, investing in new pieces when the opportunity arises. You might have a look you’re happy with in your living space and are now in a position to buy a dining table. This is a great opportunity to choose a piece that connects the look between the living and dining space.

Consider the style, shape, and materials of your living room furniture such as your entertainment unit, sofa and ottoman, armchairs, coffee table and side table as well as the theme of your homewares. Use what you come up with to determine the shape and style of the dining table that will complement the look.

Find the perfect chairs for your dining room table

Your perfect dining chairs must not only be comfortable they’ll also need to be the right width, height, and style for your table.

The standard height of a dining table is 74cm, however, there is variation between styles. So, measure the height of your table and the seat you’re considering to ensure you won’t be sitting too low.

To determine the correct width for your seat, measure the sides of your table and divide it by the number of seats you’d like to include, adding a minimum of 30cm to the width of your dining chairs for elbow room. Don’t forget to take the legs of your table into account because leg shape can play a big role in obstructing your chairs.

Shopping by style in our dining chairs section makes it easy to pair the right chair with your dining table. However, if you’re not sure which material and styles work together, head to our dining sets section for inspiration. And if you see one you like, add it to your cart and head for the checkout!

Cleaning and maintaining your wood dining table

A little care and regular maintenance will keep your wooden dining table looking great for years. Wipe your wooden table after each meal with a slightly damp cloth. If the surface is sticky, dilute a drop or two of dish soap in the water. After wiping your table, dry it with a soft cloth.

Water and heat can damage timber surfaces, so take care with cold drinks left on the table and heaters positioned directly at the wood.

Make your dining room look bigger with the right-shaped table

Round dining tables are great space savers taking up less space both physically and visually. However, a square or rectangular table could also work for a small space if you choose something with a light-coloured surface like a marble dining table or glass dining table. Pairing your table with open-frame dining chairs that won’t dominate the space, like the Bordeaux Dining Chair or the Wishbone Replica MKII, will create an airy feel.

Dining tables for indoor and outdoor use

Wooden indoor dining tables aren’t sealed with the appropriate coating for making them last in an outdoor environment. But what if some outdoor tables look amazing indoors, too? Perhaps you have a dining table indoors that sits just inside your patio, leading to the outdoors. Or you have an indoor-outdoor room. The San Lucas Outdoor Dining Table is perfect as it has the look of an indoor dining table with the durability of an outdoor dining table. It can be paired with the matching San Lucas Outdoor Lounge suite and San Lucas Outdoor Bar Table and Bar Stools Setting for a cohesive look between indoors and outdoors.

Style tips for your new dining table

Style your dining table with some beautiful pieces from our home décor range. Try clustering a few objects together as a centrepiece on your table. An Alina Capiz Rectangle Tray could hold an artificial plant or a vase with dried look artificial flowers. Add a small bowl or candle to the tray for an eclectic mix of interesting, maintenance-free pieces.

For entertaining, create a warm ambience in your dining setting with some candle holders or votives running up the centre of your table.

For some extra tips and inspiration on finding and styling the right dining table for your home, check out our Dining Table Buyer’s Guide.

What type of wood is used to make a wooden dining table?

Many different types of timber can be used to make high-quality, durable wooden dining tables such as oak, rubberwood, acacia, pine, and Mindi wood, just to name a few. Our Blonde Dorian 2000 Dining Table is made from Messmate Australian hardwood.

What is the average size of a wooden dining table?

The average wooden dining table in Australia is a 6-seater rectangular top table measuring 74cm high, 180cm long and 90cm wide. The Le Franschhoek 1800 Dining Table is made from plantation hardwood and is a good example of an average size dining table in Australian homes.