To help avoid disrupted conversation from passing food around, choose a smaller round table.
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The proper scale is crucial for a balanced and inviting space.
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“This is a cardinal rule in interior design and not just for dining rooms,” Almonte says.
“A dining vignette thats too small for a room will feel Lilliputian.
A dining table thats too big will make the room feel claustrophobic and unwelcoming.”
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“It gives the room a personality.
Mix it up with antiques, vintage, and new pieces.
Itll be a conversation starter around the table.”
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“Leaving enough clearance around your table and chairs for traffic flow is so important,” Kim says.
Mroz stresses the importance of creating good traffic flow and avoiding overcrowding with large pieces of furniture.
“Considering proportion and flow is critical in dining room design,” Mroz says.
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We see to it not to overcrowd the dining room with too much furniture."
Almonte says that this feature just isn’t practical for the overall needs of the space.
“They limit the number of people allowed to sit around the table,” Almonte says.
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