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We are moving onto our next project...the dining room! This room is still untouched from the day we moved in. There's no art on the walls, the light fixture has not been replaced (it's actually a fan, and not a cute one), and we are using the same furniture from our old place. I still love our old dining table, but it's too big for this dining room (plus Ian keeps bumping his head on the corners, ouch). SO we are getting a round table instead and turning this space into more of a breakfast nook. I still like a long rectangular table for when we have people over, so we are moving our old table to the back half of our living room and turning that space into our "dining room." This was my intention all along (from the first day we toured this house!), but I was going to wait until we knocked down the wall between the living room and kitchen. Well, the kitchen remodel is still a ways off, but we decided to do it anyways. It might seem weird in the meantime, but it will all make sense eventually--and this way we can get our dining spaces functioning how we want them to, while we continue to save for the kitchen.
I have spent the last month or so shopping for round dining tables (which will go with the Eames chairs we already own) and new dining chairs to go with the rectangular table, as well as a new chandelier to go over the table (finally!). I just pulled the trigger on the table last week, and I thought I'd share all of the options I considered in case one of you is also looking for a budget-friendly round table.
My criteria was: under $1000 (the cheaper the better), with a smooth top, and a pedestal base so we don't have to fit our chairs in between the legs. I wanted it to seat 4-6, and be no larger than 50" in diameter. I envisioned more of a simple, modern table for this space, and I wanted something that would be easy to wipe down since we'll be using it for family meals with young kids. See if you can guess which one of these we bought! As a reminder, here is what the room looks like currently.
1. Donald table - $909. This table is exactly what I originally envisioned. I love the chunky top and the clean lines. And it was on sale too! But I waited too long, missed the sale, and at over $900 it's really more expensive than I *should* spend.
2. Stein table - $999. I loooove this table. It's got a chunky top as well, plus it's cement, which looks super cool and can be used inside OR outside. But it's also quite expensive (especially once you add on taxes and delivery fees).
3. Compass table - $399. This table has the same modern shape, but the base is wire instead of one solid piece. It looks cool and the price is super reasonable.
4. Shoreditch table - $699. Another great option with a similar shape. I liked the fact that it wasn't all white so it would visually be more substantial and interesting. The walnut top is darker than any wood we have in the house, though.
5. Spoke table - $282. A knock-off of the Cyclone table by Isamu Noguchi, I liked the look of this table...and I really liked the price.
6. Hourglass table - $299. A similar table from West Elm, also a great price. I didn't love the transparent glass top though.
7. Lippa table - $704. A knock-off of the Tulip table by Eero Saarinen. These are very popular, beautiful tables and the marble top makes this one a little more unique. Although marble isn't exactly a low-maintenance surface for everyday dining...
8. Docksta - $179. IKEA's version of the Tulip table is the most budget-friendly table on this list. The price was super tempting, but it's also one of the smallest tables, maybe too small (41" in diameter)
9. Harvester table - $349. I also considered doing a wood table to add some warmth and contrast to the modern Eames chairs. I like this farmhouse style design and it's definitely affordable.
10. Starburst table - $599. This is a more modern style wood table, and it looks like it would match the other woods in our house. Maybe too much...Ben doesn't want a dining room rug, and this table would blend right in with our floors.
Those were my top ten choices! Which one do you think I bought??
First photo via West Elm.
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Starburst would be a great choice!
Time-less! Simple! the base looks sturdy for your family!
It's a good one! And yes, a sturdy base is definitely a must.
3?
Ok, very good guess. We actually ordered 5, but 3 was a close runner-up. Unfortunately, we got 5 the other day and we do not like it at all!!!! It's weirdly short, the top seems like it will scratch easily, and it wasn't as sturdy as we'd like. So we are returning it. BUT it was helpful to physically have a round table in that space to get a sense of how the room would feel. We actually think we could do a slightly bigger dining table, so I'm reconsidering number one (which I LOVE)...it's just more expensive. And number 3 is back in the running too!
To add, we have number 9! It took me forever to find a table, finally landed on it and we love it. Although, I don't see it lasting more than 5 years.
That's good to know! I really like the look of that table. I think the farmhouse/rustic vibe would be nice with our modern chairs too. Is the top smooth or does it have grooves and texture? Our other table has a textured top, and I think it might be nice to have something smooth for this other one. I'm imagining our kids drawing, coloring, and eventually doing homework there, etc.
It has a textured top..not too bad, but there are small grooves. I love #1 too!
Ok thanks!!! That's helpful.