Help choosing dining table and general dining room layout

last year

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Hi everyone!

I am having a rather design dilemma about my dining room. I could squeeze 6 people around my dining tablet but I am thinking of getting an extendable dining table to sit 6 to 8 people comfortably. Most days I just eat alone though on this table.

Goal of the room : having a cozy comfortable, enveloping dining room.

I am hesitating about the shape and color of the dining table.

Shape : a round table or a rectangular one?
Color : since the room is small and facing north, I suppose a lighter color is better. I do prefer brown colors for warmth though. I kinda like the light color of my current table but I want to find a way to make the room cozier. Maybe dark chairs?

Overall design of the room.
Layout : how could I organize the room? Is the current layout okay? The desk can't really go away as I work from home. However, I could have a rectangular table aligned with the wall instead and put my computer at the end of the table. In that case I could have a bigger non-extendable table I think. I was also thinking of using Billy cabinets with glass doors or else to have extra storage eventually if I were to remove the library (if possible).
Walls : what do I do with my plain white walls. I could put pictures obviously but I was also thinking of a big mirror since it could bring more light from the patio door although it is facing north. Maybe another wall color?

For your information the current table is 60 inches long and is beech wood. On the table there is three samples of wood : cherry, oak, walnut.

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Douglah Designs

last year

Can the bookshelf be moved? It almost looks as if the desk might work well where the bookshelf is, then you could do a banquette where your desk is. A round table might work well for you if you don't want to do a banquette. Below are just a few dining room ideas from some designs of ours.

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HU-101432595
last year
Hi! Did you post a picture? I'm not seeing any pictures
Philippe Bilodeau
Original Author
last year
Yes. They disappeared when I edited my post for clarity. Will be using Houzz on the PC now instead haha!
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RedRyder
last year
If you post a measured layout of the area, you will get more of the pros helping you.

My first instinct is a round table so you can add leaves when you have company past 4 people. Keep the table at the kitchen end.

Put your desk at the wall to the right of the bookcase and then have the center area for other seating options. (Maybe a love seat?). Is there another living space in the house? If so, this area can easily accommodate a nice dining table and your work requirements. But we need to know the size and what else is in the house.
mcarroll16
last year
Color could be your friend here. White/light walls in a dark room often go dull and dingy. White can't brighten anything if it doesn't have any light illuminating it. Instead, lean into the cozy, give the walls a color that works with little light reflecting on it.
Philippe Bilodeau
Original Author
last year
I will post a layout of the apartment tomorrow in an update or new post.

As for the desk next to the bookcase that'd be very nice... If there were electrical outlets :(

As for color I keep thinking about a nice bronze or orange. Something warm!
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Breathe Design Studio
last year
Without a floor plan and table size it's a little hard to say, but maybe a round table could work well, just float it in the middle of the space. You could also look at an oval table or even try to move the bookcase and place the desk there so that you have more room for a rectangular table. We recommend floating it in the room though so that all the guests can get in and use their chairs. You could even look at banquette style seating if you're open to looking at those options. Below are some images to help you visualize what your space might look like:
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