[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"blog-detail-how-many-people-can-fit-at-my-dining-room-table":3,"blog-related-how-many-people-can-fit-at-my-dining-room-table":34},{"id":4,"slug":5,"title":6,"subtitle":7,"bodyHtml":8,"heroImageUrl":9,"heroImageAlt":7,"authorName":10,"authorImageUrl":7,"publishedDt":11,"categories":12,"tags":16,"products":26,"inlineProducts":27,"seo":28},224,"how-many-people-can-fit-at-my-dining-room-table","How to Choose the Best Dining Room Table for Your Home",null,"\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">Ah, the age old essential question: \u003Cem>How many people can fit at my \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/dining-tables?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=dining-tables\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">dining room table\u003C/a>?\u003C/em> It should be simple, right? Your sister will sit over here, your hubby and his friends can sit over there, your parents can sit in those chairs... and then your sister's kids! Can you even fit everyone at the table? Maybe you need the big table in the dining room, and then you can do a kids table. Or you could squeeze in an extra \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/dining-room-chairs?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=dining-tables\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">chair\u003C/a>?\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">Have you ever had these internal monologues and briefly questioned your sanity? We have. Quite a lot of stress can come of something as simple as \"How many people will my 48-inch round \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/dining-tables?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=dining-tables\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">dining room table\u003C/a> seat?\" (The answer is six, by the way.)\r\n\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">If you need to know which dining room table size and shape will work best in your home, you've come to the right place!\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">The Kathy Kuo Home Dining Room Table Guide\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 12pt;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/kuotestablecapacity.jpg\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7699\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/kuotestablecapacity-988x1024.jpg\" alt=\"dining table capacity kathy kuo home\" width=\"900\" height=\"933\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">With the holiday hosting season just around the corner, it's the perfect time for a dining room refresh. Luckily, we've pulled together an easy infographic (shown above) to ensure that your next family dinner is a mathematically proven success. \u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">\u003Cstrong>Need help finding dining room furniture and decor that suits your needs? We've outlined some of our favorite products below!\u003C/strong>\r\n\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">And if you have additional questions about which dining table is right for your home, our \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/designservices?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=dining-tables\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Design Team\u003C/a> is always a great place to start.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/designservices?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=dining-tables\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-32768\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/02_05_25_DB_Blog_Banner.gif\" alt=\"banner\" width=\"1670\" height=\"418\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">The Round Dining Table\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/blog/family-friendly-coastal-connecticut-home-reveal/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=dining-tables\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-33314\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/round-dining-table.jpg\" alt=\"a modern white kitchen with gold hardware, a round dining table, and woven grey dining chairs\" width=\"1670\" height=\"1114\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Shop the Look\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/46567-Theodore-Coastal-Taupe-Woven-Fixed-Cushion-Mahogany-Dining-Side-Chair-Set-of?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=dining-tables\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-18760 size-full\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Theodore-Modern-Grey-Woven-Fixed-Cushion-Mahogany-Dining-Side-Chair-kathy-kuo-home.jpg\" alt=\"grey woven indoor outdoor dining room chair\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\r\n\u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/105952-Vintage-French-Country-Brown-Wood-Round-Pedestal-Dining-Table-W?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=dining-tables\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-33319\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_105952-2.jpg\" alt=\"vintage brown wood round pedestal dining table\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/128345-Firenze-Modern-Classic-White-Ceramic-Pitcher?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=dining-tables\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-33320\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_128345.jpg\" alt=\"white ceramic pitcher\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Round dining room tables\u003C/strong> \u003Cstrong>create a more intimate environment than other shapes\u003C/strong>, so they're great for family gatherings or dinner with your best of friends. Round tables are also a great option for kitchens or spaces without a designated dining room. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: opensans-regular;\">A caution for the round table: If you have a large dining room, a large round table does make it difficult for guests to talk across the table. \u003Cstrong>If you prefer to entertain for large groups, a rectangular table may be your better option.\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">The Rectangular Dining Table\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/blog/cozy-masculine-modern-transitional-hudson-valley-home-reveal/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=dining-tables\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-33315 size-full\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/2021_10_21-KKH-0033X-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"a modern dining room with a rectangular dining table, grey upholstered dining chairs, and a patterned rug\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1808\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Shop the Look\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/65453-Layla-Global-Bazaar-Olive-Brown-Patterned-Rug-x?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=dining-tables\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-33322\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_65453.jpg\" alt=\"patterned area rug\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/66768-Laura-Rustic-Brown-Oak-Wood-Round-Edge-Double-Pedestal-Base-Dining-Table-W?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=dining-tables\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-33323\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_66768_1.jpg\" alt=\"brown oak rectangular dining table\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/67295-Alexander-Mid-Century-Modern-Grey-Upholstered-Dining-Arm-Chair?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=dining-tables\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-33324\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_67295_1.jpg\" alt=\"grey upholstered dining armchair\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>The oval dining table\u003C/strong> is a nice option in between round and rectangular shapes, and it can serve as an elegant contour to your room's design. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Pro Tip: \u003C/strong>You want to leave 36 inches between the edge of your dining table and the wall or other furniture. Keeping 45 inches between your table and the dining room entryway will also prevent any bottlenecking while moving in and out during dinnertime.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">The Oval Dining Table\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/blog/organic-modern-family-friendly-nashville-interior-design-reveal/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=dining-tables\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-33316 size-full\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/oval-dining-table-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"a modern dining room with a brown oval dining table, cane dining chairs, a neutral patterned rug, and a black sideboard\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Shop the Look\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/71325-Paris-Rustic-Lodge-Brown-Acacia-Wood-Oval-Dining-Table-W?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=dining-tables\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-28198 size-full\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Paris-Rustic-Lodge-Brown-Acacia-Wood-Oval-Dining-Table.jpg\" alt=\"brown acacia wood oval dining table\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/26516-Ian-Modern-Classic-Gold-Stainless-Steel-Round-Wall-Mirror-Large?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=dining-tables\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-28093 size-full\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Ian-Modern-Classic-Gold-Stainless-Steel-Round-Wall-Mirror-Large.jpg\" alt=\"large round gold wall mirror\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/57720-Villa-House-Raleigh-Coastal-Natural-Linen-Brown-Mahogany-Wood-Cane-Dining-Side-Chair?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=dining-tables\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-28089 size-full\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Villa-House-Raleigh-Coastal-Natural-Linen-Brown-Mahogany-Wood-Cane-Dining-Side-Chair.jpg\" alt=\"brown mahogany wood cane dining chair\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 24pt;\">\u003Cstrong>Kathy Kuo Studio\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\">\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Need design help? 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