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breakfast bench and table dimensions

we are doing a breakfast bench that comes 18 inches out from wall . I want to do a round table as opposed to square in this photo

I am between 42 and 60 inches round table , just hard to tell which would look better - any suggestions or anyone who can draw to scale ? Leaning towards 60 as we will be a family of 5 soon . I tried to measure and 60 felt fine in the space - curious of your input

Thank you!

Thanks !

Comments (6)

  • PRO
    last year

    Round tables and benches rarely work well for seating a square allows a lot more seats to each the table . Do you really need seating for 10 people at the table ? I honestly hate bench seating anywhere it barely works in a park. If only 5-6 people why not forgt the bench do a round table and 6 chairs you have space for a 60" table without jamming it into the cornner with a bench

  • last year

    This area is more for our kids , we have a sun room dining room and island seating for adults . That is a good thought though on getting rid of
    The bench , but I prefer it against the wall as to not interfere with walking space

  • last year
    last modified: last year

    The seating area is scrunched into one part of the room.

    Have you considered moving the seating area to the middle of the bench/built-in wall? You could do a bench with back (built-in or free standing) against the back wall with an oval table with 2-4 chairs arranged around the oval.

    Move the tall cabinet(s) 90-degrees on to the side wall(s) or do a tall cabinet on one side and maybe a console/sideboard on the other. You may need to remove the window or adjust the door opening on the side walls to accommodate them.

    Using free standing furniture rather than built-ins gives you more flexibility in the room configuration over time.



  • last year

    It does look crammed into the corner. Why not just buy a table with a couple benches and a couple chairs? You can move it out a ways from the walls, and do pretty drapes on the windows. You’ll have a lot more flexibility, and with a growing family, that might come in handy later.

  • last year

    Thank you! I like the idea of the one bench as opposed to an L bench

  • last year

    As others have said, a round table doesn't work with a bench because you can't reach it from all the seating areas. For this space, I'd get a round table and use chairs. You can get a table that expands to an oval for more seating when needed if you desired. Chairs are so much easier and comfortable for everyone, kids and adults, because they can be adjusted. It wouldn't take up any more space in the room than your original plan.