To buy a dining table, you need a very convincing, a sort of an all-rounder piece of furniture. The one dining table set you choose has to be of the right shape, size, and budget. Let’s understand the options available in the furniture buying markets, both online and offline.
You see, from a designer’s viewpoint, there are only a few pointers that you need to tick off before finalising that one perfect dining table set. Here are the basics you must know to buy a dining table:
A. Size
I am sure you know the number of family members your dining table will serve. Now on a routine basis, we all are well aware of our dining habits. But, we can never be sure of how many people we will host on those occasional get together. Eventually, we end up having the largest possible dining table that can comfortably fit in our room. And then, you end up dining on a mostly empty table. That’s not fun. You see a large dining table with empty seats makes you feel lonely and also rips away the warmth and cosiness you look forward to in a home meal.
Round table top 
Rectangle table top
Thankfully, furniture technology today has many solutions to offer. Foldable, expandable type of dining tables are very commonplace today in online markets. Many of us do not like to buy a dining table that can fold, or are just not keen on online markets. No worries, as good design always has a solution. Instead of a foldable stand, you can opt for a round or oval shape dining table. These shapes do not define the number of seats in a regimental manner. With round shape tables, there is always more space to squeeze in a couple of more chairs. All you need are a couple or more of extra seats.
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B. Material
MDF or Engineered wood
You may have heard that MDF as a material is weak or does not last long. Let me tell you that is very true. You see, I find this fact to be a great plus point. And this is why I can recommend you buy a Dining table made from MDF. MDF is good for fashionable home designers. It has a short life and lets you change your dining table style frequently, say in 4 to 5 years.
Teak or Natural wood
Teak wood dining table sets come with an inherent charm; it offers delicacy and strength together. Now, to buy a dining table carved from teak or natural wood, you need a big, deep pocket. The high price tag is one reason these tables are fading away as a furniture genre. You see a teak dining table set is like a family heirloom; it stays longer than you would. It will pass from one home to the other; from one family to another, and from one generation to the next one. So, if you wish to pass your sweet dining memories to your grandchildren, invest in a teak dining table.
Glass top table 
Acrylic top table 
Stone top table
Glass with metal, acrylic, plastic
Furniture markets today offer many contemporary style dining table choices with glass or metal table tops, combined with plastic, acrylic and wood chairs. These modern furniture styles go well with sleek and sophisticated décor. Also, due to their lean form, they are better choices for smaller rooms. You may need to fit a dining table with a more significant number of seats, or wish for a dining table that does not dominate the entire décor setting of a room. Apartment spaces of today, with a large hall for both living and dining activities, do well with these types of dining table sets.
There, now you have the basics to buy a dining table. In décor and design, no information is ever enough. So, while you window shop to spot your new dining table, stay tuned for more pointers right here at Roomfruit homes.