Host delicious meals with a dining table for 8

When you love hosting friends or family for a delicious meal and incredible conversation, you need a table that's going to provide plenty of room to spread out. Check out the collection of dining furniture available at West Elm to discover a dining table for 8 that is both inviting and built with quality in mind.

choosing your dining table for 8

With so many different styles and colors available, narrowing it down to the ideal 8 seater dining table for your space requires looking at the key features, such as:

• Shape & Size: The vast majority of 8 seater dining table options are rectangular in shape but there are round and oval options available, as well. Consider the layout of your space and determine which shape table will make the best fit for the room. Compare the dimensions of the table against the area available to ensure a great fit, taking into account that the chairs will need to pull away from the table.
• Design Style & Color: Evaluate the existing style of your dining area or eat-in space and choose a table that will enhance the items you already have and coordinate effortlessly with the style of the home. Angular style lines and tapered legs help provide a mid-century modern look while gleaming gold accents and marble tops provide a more glamorous effect. The finish of the piece will play a major role in how the table looks in the space.
• Material: Wood, metal, marble and glass are just a few of the durable and fashionable materials you'll see featured on the pieces in this collection. Many of the designs mix and match multiple materials to create a contemporary look.
• Additional Features: When you're the ultimate dinner host, you may want to consider getting an extension table that expands when extra guests come for dinner.

Once you've discovered the dining table for 8 that will be the foundation for your next dinner party, it's time to complete the look with a set of dining chairs. Enhance visual appeal by choosing bold armchairs for the heads of the table. On the sides, arrange armless chairs or even a bench. Benches can be especially helpful when you have a lot of children in the family because they can squeeze in together to provide additional seating when necessary. With your 8 seater dining table in place, all that's left to do is call over some loved ones.