Dining Tables

Whether you're looking for a classic bistro table for two or a larger farmhouse design for entertaining, you need to read this list.

Designing your studio apartment is about to get way easier.

These tables are a no-brainer, especially when it comes to holiday entertaining!

It's chic, space-saving, and affordable. Need I say more?

If you're living in a little space and need a little table to match, look no further than this list of tables that can function as a place to eat *and* work.

Elevate your dining experience.

These tables bring big style to the tiniest of spaces.

It doesn't take much!

You don't need to have a dinner party to create a gorgeous tablescape.

It's time to get creative with these tricks that will help you fit a dining area in even the smallest of living spaces.

Interior Define may be best known as a great source for customizable sofas and chairs, but now it’s making waves in the dining room as well. The company just debuted a new fully customizable dining collection to give customers the chance to create a set that perfectly suits their style. The centerpiece of the new collection is the Hayes table, a clean-lined piece that is available in four finishes and three different shapes (round, square, or rectangle).

The dining room can be a tricky space in a home. It’s usually either a dumping ground with little to no identity or a way-too-formal space reserved for holidays and special occasions and scarcely seen in between. But this mystery room has a lot to offer — particularly with regards to style. That being said, I wish more people knew that you’re not tied to buying a predetermined dining set from your local furniture mart. Get creative!

We recently reported that the Modern Farmhouse style (think lots of rich, weathered woods, neutral textiles and industrial lighting and decor), was the favorite amongst over 30% of a group that was surveyed. One of the key pieces to that look is, of course, the farmhouse table, which seams to invite life to happen around it in a buzzing family kitchen. Take a look through 10 of our favorites for every budget.

Courtney found her ideal furniture at a thrift store, but it needed a little work. Combine DIY skills and a very generous birthday present, and you get a very cool dream come true. From Courtney: I’ve always loved and coveted two kinds of tables: a formica table and a pedestal table. As luck would have it, I found both on the same day at a thrift store.

Convertible tables have been a small space staple for decades, but what they offer in functionality, they often lack in style. Paris-based Boulon Blanc wants to change that with their new transformable table. While traditional convertible tables use an X-shaped mechanism that’s reminiscent of an ironing board, Boulon Blanc has a patented rotating hinge instead. The result is an organic-inspired, transformative shape whether it’s used as a coffee table or a dining table.

Whet your appetite with this dining room, an appealingly minimalist mix with just the right amount of natural warmth. The clean shapes of pieces like the table, lamp, and cabinet are simple and elegant, and perfectly balanced by the textures of wood, leather, and linen. 1. Linen Table Runner, $255 from Omero 2. Stroke Poster, €47 from Fine Little Day 3. Prouvé Potence Lamp, $2,130 from Design Within Reach 4. Fringed Wall Art in Large, $198 from Anthropologie 5.

Casual, inviting, and perfectly mismatched, a boho dining room sets the scene for the kind of lingering dinner party that lasts all night. Don’t be afraid to mix new and vintage flatware, dishes, and napkins to make a full set—the bohemian style’s no-rules approach to decorating gives you plenty of creative license. 1. Architec Wooden Serving Board, $26 from Target 2. LERAN Rattan Pendant Lamp, $149 from IKEA 3. Set of 2 Wood Knives, $84 from Spartan Shop 4.

There’s no one-size fits all recipe for a room, of course. But if you’re stuck trying to get that luxe-y, lived-in look in your dining room on an affordable budget, can we suggest one of our favorite combinations? The dining room is the perfect place to play with furniture because there are no time constraints on getting it “finished.” Start with what you have (a table and 4-ish chairs, maybe?

We love round dining tables, mostly because they allow you to squeeze more people into a small space. Here are some of our favorites, from new designs to enduring classics. If we’re looking at IKEA staples, there’s of course the Tulip-style DOCKSTA, but we see the beauty in the simplistic SALMI, too. Chrome and glass, understated, yet totally modern.

You are not stuck with a dining table you don’t like, even if you can’t afford to buy a new one or have to stick with the one you have for some reason. There are things that can be done, of the DIY variety, that can spice up a dining table and add a little delight to your dining room. Peruse this list of makeover options and decide if one might fit your dining style!

This holiday season, I’ve found myself spending a lot of time online, hunting for entertaining inspiration. What usually strikes me first, between the images of greenery-strewn tables and fairy light-bedecked dining rooms, is any space that features fabulous chairs. A great chair, whether in a unique shape or bold color, can steal focus like nothing else. Check out some of our favorites below.

Want to freshen the look of a room in your home but don’t have a lot of money or don’t want to go out and buy a new-to-you furniture piece? Start with something you already have — a dining, coffee or side table — and consider one of these successful table transformations for your own home this weekend! Tiffany turned a thrift store table into a glamorous furniture piece with the addition of small pieces of wood glued down in a herringbone pattern.

It’s finally spring and I’m so ready for al fresco dining, either in the shade on a beautiful warm day, or at night with lanterns to light the table. You can eat every meal outside with one of these ten outdoor patio dining sets— our top favorite picks for the year. For comparison purposes, all prices include the cost of one table and either four chairs or two benches, unless otherwise noted: 1.

Still need inspiration on how to fit a spot for eating into your small space? We found seven solutions that not only work in small homes, but they’re actually quite simple, stylish ideas that anyone could use.

Trying to lounge and dine in the same small space? Small homes just don’t always have the luxury of square footage to create separate, distinct spaces, so you have to get creative with furniture layout and storage. Here are some ideas to consider if you’re trying to figure out how to mix these two functions in one small space gracefully and stylishly. 1. Place a (square or rectangle) dining table near a wall Don’t let your dining table waste space when not in use.

Justine and Angus, a fashion professional and chef, respectively, live in a 120-year-old house in Toronto. With the help of a designer friend, and some of Angus’ own elbow grease, they created a fresh and stylish space for themselves and their son, Oscar. Here are three projects that help you get the look of their dining room and bring it to your own home. 1. Home Depot figured out a way to make a pretty stylish faux zebra hide rug which, among other things, is good news for all zebras.

Balancing your plate on your lap and eating over the kitchen sink may work for awhile but at some point you’ll feel better about life if you eat at a proper table. While it may seem like a waste of space, especially in a small apartment, a dining table can become an essential piece of furniture, used for meals, crafts and even serving as a work station. Check out this roundup of dining tables big and small to see if there’s one that will fit in your home.

The Parsons desk is a perennial favorite here at Apartment Therapy. Is there any wonder? The versatile Parsons can be used as a desk, dining table or even console table — and all in one space! — and the clean lines of the design are timeless. We’ve rounded up 12 Parsons tables in varying styles and price points, including a build-it-yourself version.

Before they bought their current home in Washington D.C.’s Mount Plesant neighborhood, Josh and Lauren lived for six years in a studio apartment. Determined to host dinner parties in their tiny space, the couple came up with an inspired idea that allowed them to have a instant dining room–but only when they needed one. They bought a dining table light enough and compact enough to be hung on the wall when not in use.

In my quest to complete my green and gray dining room, I’ve gravitated towards a few different lacquered tables. After reading a few reviews and comments online, though, I’ve been reconsidering that option.My soon-to-be pale gray dining room already has a fair amount of wood — original pine flooring and a walnut sideboard, that is. I’d like to incorporate a distinctly different (non-brown) color and a new texture.

While five benjamins feels like a lot of money, those bills don’t seem to go too far when you’re looking to buy a new dining table. While one can easily run you a thousand dollars or more, here are ten stylish examples that come in under $500:TOP ROW1. Slab Dining Table, CB2, $499 2. 1970s Drop-leaf Table with Sunshine Yellow Legs, Etsy seller Dear Old Blighty, about $2913. Reclaimed Barnwood Table, Etsy seller Blue Ridge Woodworking, $4004. Dover Dining Table, West Elm, $4995.

Bohemian chic is an eclectic decorating style that is hard to define. A little bit hippie and a little bit hipster. A little bit retro and a little bit romantic. Boho chic may look haphazard and random but don’t be deceived. Eclectic styles are sometimes the most difficult to pull off. When done right, the effect is magnificent. Bohemian rooms have a dynamic, evolving movement to them; the design aesthetic does not feel overly engineered and planned.

I may be a scrooge but I believe that you should always use a coaster (or a napkin) on wood surfaces, especially when in someone else’s home. It should become second nature, the force of habit. Because no one likes water rings on the coffee table. And because no one likes to be the nagging host who follows guests around surreptitiously slipping coasters under their glasses. Talk about a buzz kill.Of course, many wood surfaces don’t seem worthy of coasters.

Side tables are funny things. They always feel like they come with a larger price tag than they should for such a small piece of furniture, but they’re usually required for comfort in a living area. Having a place to put a drink or magazine is nice, but check out some of these other creative ways to reuse them when it’s time for something new.1.

IKEA’s drop-leaf Muddus table is one of those small, unassuming pieces that can fit into a tight space. Depending on whether you flip the leaf up or down, it seats one or two people, and it’s affordably priced at $60. Its small scale makes it a versatile piece that can be used in a few different ways… 1) Side Table: In AB Chao’s home, it’s a living room corner table, just big enough for a couple of artworks and a vase. 2) Laundry Table: A page from Living Etc.