round, square, rectangle dining table??

[sacbina]

new kitchen/diner extension will have dining area approx 2.7m x 3.5m.

thinking extendable round table would suit square-ish room best but haven't seen many available.

needs to seat 4 everyday, 6 a few times a month, and 8 occasionally.

getting all confused and need some wise mn wisdom
thank you

[sacbina]

thanks maryshelley, Ikea was the first place I looked, then Argos/homebase, m&s, etc

still undecided and confused overt shape

[sacbina]

hmmm, a possibility, thank you. would worry about a glass top with 2 young dc......although suppose they can injure themselves on anything!

[Sandthorn]

G-plan made a great, simple extending dining table: there are always a few on eBay, eg: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Retro-1960-70-s-G-Plan-Teak-Extending-Dining-Table-Chairs-Great-Condition-/251480194267?_trksid=p2054897.l5662

Good size for 4, closed, or six, open. Would cope with 8 at a squeeze.

[cjelh]

I have a Sheldrake by Neptune. They sell them at john Lewis but I got mine direct from Neptunes outlet. Sorry I can't do links>>

[cjelh]

I have it out as a small oval to seat 6 most days but have just put 2 extra leaves in today to fit 13 for lunch tomorrow!!!!

[MillyMollyMama]

This room is possibly not wide enough for a round table as they tend to have greater diameter than the width of a rectangular table. I would look at an extending rectangle or square if you want other furniture in the room. You need to allow space for the chairs to be pushed back and a comfortable space to exit the table.

[sacbina]

thanks for all your help.
am now toying with the idea of making some banquette seating on one of the short walls, for the dcs, with extendable table and comfy chairs for us. found an interesting link using Ikea wall units for the base with thick cushion pad. might work quite well to keep more of an open space between garden and lounge

[Tyranasaurus]

www.houseplanshelper.com/dining-table-size.html is a really useful guide to table sizes for different shapes