Dining Tables

Dining Tables That Bring Everyone Together

Families gather around the dining table, from school stories to sleepy breakfasts. It's where children complete their homework, parents share a tea, and everyone catches up over dinner.

Choose dining tables that give your family room to eat, talk, and enjoy time together. At Dream Home Store, explore dining tables designed for everyday family meals, weekend parties, and unplanned guests.

Start With the Space You Use Every Day

Kitchen dining tables need enough space for busy mornings, especially near appliances and walkways.

A separate dining area gives you more freedom to choose a longer or wider dining table. Measure your available floor space before comparing tables for dining rooms, kitchens, or shared living areas.

Round dining tables

Round dining tables help start a conversation because everyone faces towards the centre without claiming the ends. Small round dining tables can soften awkward corners, although chairs still need space around them.

Consider a round dining table for 4 when you want a relaxed spot for everyday meals. Our 110cm Round Clear Glass Dining Table seats four and pairs tempered glass with chrome cross legs.

Square and Rectangular Tables

Square tables match compact dining corners, while rectangular designs suit long rooms. The 80 cm Small Square Flip Top Extendable Dining Table expands to 160 cm when more people are around.

Its extension feature gives you a smaller kitchen table without eliminating the option for a full house. Measure sitting dimensions carefully, especially when you plan to place three chairs along one side.

Extendable Dining Tables for Extra Guests

Extendable dining tables offer more space without keeping the extended tabletop open every day. The Hartley Extendable Dining Table offers a 140–180 cm option, with a hidden 40 cm leaf beneath its top. The Milo Extendable Dining Table stretches from 170cm to 220cm, offering seating for six to eight people.

Folding and Drop Leaf Dining Tables

Folding dining tables help when a single room handles meals, work, and hobbies. A fold away dining table lets you reclaim the floor space once everyone has finished the meal. With drop leaf dining tables, you raise the leaves when you need more surface.

Dining Tables with Built-in Storage

A tabletop collects clutter when tissue boxes, remotes, and spare placemats have nowhere else to go. Our 120cm Drop Leaf Folding Dining Table with Storage combines a drawer, cabinet, and open side shelves.

It expands from 31 cm to 120 cm, giving you storage alongside a dining surface. Keep everyday essentials close, then clear your breakfast table without moving everything into another room.

What Size Dining Table Do You Need?

Choose your table around the people who eat together every day, then allow for regular visitors.

• 2-4 seater dining tables suit couples and small households, leaving more room to move in a compact kitchen.

• 4 seater dining tables suit families of four. Our 110 cm round glass table, 120 cm drop leaf table and Orvak bench set each seat four.

• 4-6 seater dining tables give you space for a visitor or two. The 140 cm Hartley and our 152 cm folding table both seat four to six.

• A 6 seater dining table suits larger households. The Milo seats six at 170 cm.

• 6-8 seater dining tables suit regular hosts. The Milo extends to 220 cm, and the Hartley's 160 cm size is a 6-8 seater.

• An 8 seater dining table works when you entertain often and have the floor space. An extendable design lets you seat eight only on the days you need to.

Dining Tables That Give Your Room a Strong Focal Point

Glass dining tables keep sightlines open, letting your flooring and chair shapes gain the attention. Round glass dining tables combine that lighter appearance with curved edges and a sociable layout.

For high gloss appeal, Milo's black marble-effect option adds a glossy surface and bold pattern. Its inverted L-shaped legs give the design a sturdy look that suits a larger dining area.

A black dining table creates contrast, especially when you pair it with lighter chairs nearby. White dining tables offer another direction, bringing a fresh look alongside colourful upholstery or natural textures.

When comparing modern dining tables, choose a finish you enjoy beyond the first room makeover. Balance a striking tabletop with quieter accessories, leaving enough clear space for plates and serving dishes.

Complete Your Dining Space

Start with our dining chairs collection to find comfortable seating that suits your table and family. Choose a dining chairs set of 4 to give smaller tables a coordinated, welcoming look.

Try Swivel Boucle Dining Chairs for textured upholstery and padded arms during longer family meals. OOur Square-Tufted Velvet Dining Chairs Set of 4 pair a curved, padded backrest with three layers of medium-firm foam. For a slimmer silhouette, choose PU Leather Modern Dining Chairs with armlesssides, high stitched backs and metal legs. 

Place a washable rug underneath your table, allowing enough coverage for chairs when you pull them out. Add practical placemats to protect the tabletop, then introduce napkins that complement your chosen colours. Set each place with everyday plates, drinking glasses, and cutlery that feels comfortable to hold. Leave space for serving dishes in the centre so everyone can help themselves during meals.

Finish with soft lighting and a low centrepiece that lets everyone see across the table.

FAQs

Will my chairs tuck under the table?
Check chair width and arm height against the table's leg spacing and the clearance under its frame. Extension mechanisms and frame supports can reduce the space underneath, so allow a little extra room.

Where does the extension leaf go when I'm not using it?
Usually, modern dining tables store leaves in hidden spaces for easy access when extending the table. However, some manufacturers offer tables that require a sideboard for leaf storage. In the DHS dining table collection Hartley and the Milo, the leaf stores beneath the tabletop, so there's no separate panel to find room for. The Hartley has a 40 cm leaf and the Milo a 50 cm leaf.

Which dining tables suit small spaces?
Look at folding, drop leaf and round designs. Our flip-top table is 80 x 80 cm when closed, and the 120 cm drop leaf table folds down to 31 cm wide with its storage still usable.

What size dining table seats six?
Look for a rectangular table of about 140–170 cm. Our 140 cm Hartley seats four to six, the 160 cm Crosswick bench set seats up to six, and the 170 cm Milo seats six before it extends.

How much space should I leave around a dining table?
Aim for around 90 cm between the table edge and nearby walls or furniture. Allow more along busy walkways, especially where someone needs to pass behind an occupied chair.

Are glass dining tables practical for family meals?
Our 110 cm round glass table has a 10 mm tempered-glass top that wipes clean. Use placemats and coasters every day to protect the surface.

Can I use a dining room table for more than meals?
Yes. Use it for homework, board games or laptop work between meals. Protect the surface with mats and follow the product's care instructions.