Our 6th is on the way and we are looking to build. I'm really not sure how much space i need to create for this dining room table though. https://i.imgur.com/qaq0CBL.png

We bought a dining table that is 4’x8”. The dimensions of the space are 9’x13’. That leaves around 2.5 feet on one end and one side. The other end and other side it’s completely open as it’s a nice open floor plan. I’m worried this isn’t enough space, but we love the table and wondering if it might work because 2.5’ is still on the low end of what I’m seeing is “enough” and since it’s an open floor plan it won’t feel particularly closed off.

Thoughts?

I just moved into this space and the dining room area is a little cramped due to me putting the blue Billy bookcase in the corner of my living room. The first pic shows what both rooms look like next to each other. The second pic is for reference for types of other furniture I have in the room. The third pic is the black 52” round pedestal table that I thought would be a good size for the space but looks a little larger than I expected. The chairs on the left of the table were supposed to go underneath the black circle table but the arms go too high and don’t slide underneath the table so I’ve just placed them under the island for now. I really love the chairs but not sure if they would be too bulky for the space.

My initial questions:

• Should I get rid of the blue bookcase to shift the living room more to the right and allow more room for the dining area?

• Should I opt for a smaller dining table? Maybe a 47” circle table or even a small rectangular table?

• Given that the dining chairs currently require a higher dining table to push them underneath, should I return them or find a table that would make them work?

Would also love any thoughts and feedback on how the room decor tie in together or if it looks cluttered at all!