A dining table can take up a lot of your dining room space, but not when you choose an expandable one!
Sitting by yourself to enjoy a cup of coffee, having a family meal, hosting guests over dinner or looking after your children as they do their schoolwork — a dining table helps you do it all.
Dining tables are so important in modern homes that they simply cannot be done away with. But the truth is that no matter how big or small your house is, the size of your dining table is a cause of perennial tension. Most of them end up taking a lot of space in your dining room, leaving little scope for other things.
This is exactly where expandable dining tables come into play.
These are basically pull-out, pull-down, or foldable dining tables that you can extend upon will. This way, you can save and maximise your space — as your dining table won’t take up all the space in your dining room — and also, enjoy all the benefits of a big dining table when you want to!
Without further ado, let’s explore some of the best extendable dining table designs that are sure to attract you!
Save Space With A Rounded Drop-Leaf Dining Table
One of the best dining table ideas to opt for if you want to maximise space in your room is drop-leaf tables. For the uninitiated, drop-leaf tables are those with a fixed section in the centre and hinged sections or leaves on either side that can be dropped when not in use.
Here, we have a gorgeous drop-leaf table that can seat two people or can be extended to seat four to six people as per your requirement. When not in use, you can simply fold both sides, put the table away and use your space for other purposes. As for the chairs, you can pack and store them on the shelf within the table.
Simple, space-efficient, and modern — this dining table design makes for an excellent choice for every home.
3- to 6-Seater Convertible Dining Table To Solve All Your Needs
Most families don’t need long dining tables on regular days — it’s only when guests come over do they require the extra seating. If you’re in the same boat, then this dining table is for you.
Here, we have a three-seater wooden dining table that is large enough to meet the daily needs of your family. But wait, there’s more — you can also easily convert the dining into a six-seater as and when the need arises.
The design is compact, looks pleasing and makes your dining room look more spacious and airier.
Drop-Leaf Expandable Dining Table With Multiple Storage Shelves
Here’s one of the best expandable dining tables you’ll ever see. This table right here helps you save space not just because of its foldable and convertible design, but also courtesy of the two storage shelves it provides that can house all your meal essentials.
This design, too, is compact and leaves you with sufficient space you can use to accommodate other pieces of furniture — like a cabinet or a lounge table.
All in all, it takes the functionality of your dining table and the look of your room to a whole new level.
Go For An Expandable Round Dining Table To Maximise Your Space
This design has everything you could need in a dining room — it features a lounge area, a separate dining area, cabinets, planters and whatnot. And the space-saving dining table is to thank for it to a large extent.
Drop-leaf tables come in various shapes and sizes, but expandable round dining tables like this one are one of the most famous designs. That’s because round tables, in general, are considered to be space-saving — for they have no corners and give you increased space to move around the table. A drop-leaf round table takes this advantage one step further.
With a table like this, you can easily seat six to seven people on a special occasion and even fewer on other days. And when not in use, you can fold both its leaves, pack it away and enjoy the vast space in your dining room.
A Dining-Cum-Pool Table That Will Wow All Visitors
Are you a fan of snooker but can’t understand where to accommodate a pool table in your home? Well, then this design will certainly appeal to you!
Here, we have a sturdy dining table that you can use to eat all your meals with your family. But that’s not it — the dining table also features a hidden pool table underneath. So, when you’re in the mood to play a game of pool with your friends or family, just slide the dining table and boom! you’ll have your own pool table ready. How amazing is that?
Space-saving, unique and a source of entertainment — this table will be an exciting addition to your dining room and your home.
A Foldable Dining Table That’s Perfect For Smaller Spaces
This design features a foldable wooden dining table that you can use as a breakfast nook, workstation or to enjoy an intimate dinner with your family.
When the need arises, you can just pull the table to the centre, extend its other leaf and voila! you’ll have a table that can easily accommodate four to six people.
Either way, this dining table design looks easy on the eye for it doesn’t make your room look cramped or stuffed. It also allows you to use the extra space to fulfil all the dreams you had about your dining/living room — whether it was to add a bookshelf in it, some planters for aesthetics, or a casual lounging area.
The most crucial aspect of a dining/living room is the dining table. Its size determines what other elements you’ll be able to fit in your room, and it can make it or break it for you.
If you’re running short on space or just want to make use of the vast space you have, expandable dining tables are the solution for you — practical and functional as they are.
They take your dining table from being a ‘restriction’ to a piece of furniture you can expand, fold or put away any time as per your convenience.
If the idea of an expandable dining table sparked your interest, waste no time and look no further. Book a call with our designers at Design Cafe, and you’ll be well on your way to transforming your dining area and home!
