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turn big table into smaller

2 years ago

I’d love to be able to fit this table in this small area of kitchen. The table is solid heavy wood and
is 62 1/2 inches long X 36 wide. It needs to be about 46 inches long and 30 inches wide to fit nicely in this area - I’d like to have black Windsor chairs to go with it!
Looking for thoughts/ideas on how to make this into a small table.
I really don’t want to have to buy another table. Thank you!

Comments (11)

  • 2 years ago

    The legs would be removed for one end. The table top cut to the size required. Legs reattached using the same method they are now attached. But my gut says of you are asking it is over your skill level and I would recommend buying a smaller table. I know it is not something I would tackle.

  • 2 years ago

    Thanks so much for your response - you said exactly what I needed to hear 😏

  • 2 years ago
    last modified: 2 years ago

    It won't work, no matter what you do with the table. Chairs need 3' to pull back to allow a guest to push back and get up. So, the space itself needs to allow 6' just for the chairs.

    This arrangement might work:




  • PRO
    2 years ago
    last modified: 2 years ago

    No.....it isn't a great table, just sell it and start over : )

    Before you buy anything? Draw the kitchen and show that area, and NOTE the feet and inches. If near a mud entry? show that as well. Upload a drawing.

    Looks like you need a 42 inch diameter round table. but first? Feet and inches.!!

  • 2 years ago

    Oh wow! We just took the corner bench out 🤦‍♀️

  • 2 years ago

    This is what I’m dreaming of 😗
    Someone please tell me how I could have this in a smaller version!! Please do not tell me to move to a house with a bigger kitchen 😳

  • 2 years ago
    last modified: 2 years ago

    Table height tables should be at least 36" deep, not 30". At table-height, each person needs 18" of leg space under the table. Assuming people on each side of the table, the table should be 18" + 18" = 36" deep. If your family is tall or has long legs, then 42" is better.

    Now, if this is just a short-term, perching situation, then the shallower table might work if you put a bench along the left wall so there's no need for 3' on that side of the table -- figure 21" for the bench.

    From the looks of it (no measurements provided), you're still going to have a cramped table space, though. Is this your only table space? Do you have a separate Dining Room elsewhere?

    What do you have there now?

    Honestly? I'd put a small bistro-style table there with a couple of chairs b/c that looks like a very tight space! Or, when redoing the Kitchen, extend the counters into that space for more workspace & storage and forget about a table there. The window minus the bottom trim looks to be counter-height.

  • 2 years ago

    I am of no help but wanted to say I have the same exact table and bench.

  • 2 years ago

    Sell your table on facebook marketplace and buy another one on facebook market place.


    Windsor chairs a great look but they take up a ton of space both physically and visually. They are not idea for a corner nook.


    How many people and of what age will you typically seat at this table and how often? Also, are you large people? I understand Beuhl's measurements are correct. But I also know that tight space doesn't always work for the idea.

  • PRO
    2 years ago

    If you've been asked for the dimensions of the space and you haven't provided those dimensions? You will keep buying tables and selling tables.

    Get off Instagram, go buy a tape measure and a piece of paper, draw the open space, with counter top and island edges and wall and window......and note the feet and inches. Or, you can keep guessing what will fit and look good.

    All the answers will be " maybe" might work" "seems like" etc. Many happy "returns" : )

  • 2 years ago

    Your dream does not fit into your actual kitchen space.

    Can you show more of the space?

    Is this your only dining area?


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