Dining room table sets fall under the bracket of furniture that we buy for the long term.

Each dining set you buy will probably need to last a decade or more.

Which means it doesnt pay to rush in when its time to buy a new set.

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But it also need to be trend proof.

So, what do you better consider when buying adining roomset?

Below weve created a guide on what to consider before you make your purchase.

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If you have a dedicated dining room then this should be straightforward.

But if you have an open plan living space then things are a little more complicated.

How do you use your space?

How do you use your existing dining space?

Do you want a neutraldining tablethat sits unassumingly in the space or is big and bold more your thing?

Of course, this all depends on your existing color scheme and material choices.

Bear in mind that the rug will need to be relatively easy to clean as spillages do happen.

Lighting is also a very important factor.

Lighting needs to be at the right level too, not too bright and not too dim.

Price

Of course, the bottom line is, well, the bottom line.

Remember that a dining table is a long-term investment.

Get it right and it cold last 10 years, 15 years or more.

Its all about buying the right quality for the right price.

FAQs

Which wood is good for dining set?

Different woods have different properties that make them better or worse for different applications.

Softer woods like pine are more affordable but can be more susceptible to damage.

Which shape dining table is best?

That is a question that many people ask when they are looking to buy a new table.

There are many different shapes of tables and each has its own advantages and disadvantages.

The most popular shape of dining table is the rectangular table.

Rectangular tables are great for large families or for people who entertain a lot.

However, they can be a bit cumbersome to move around and they take up a lot of space.