We don’t label any of our tables kitchen tables, but any of them could be! Generally, kitchen tables are smaller because they have to fit into more snug spaces, and they’re understood to be less formal, with a casual family vibe. Rather than getting caught up on labels, think about both the table’s size and its design aesthetic. A big, formal rectangular dining table would feel out of place in a kitchen, but a small round dining table or square dining table would feel just right in a cozy corner.

Not at all! We do have a few recommendations:Use coasters or placemats under beverages, and use trivets or hot pads under pots, pans, or other serving dishes that contain hot food.Rotate your tablescape so the sun doesn’t fade the finish around it, and stick felt onto the underside of candlesticks, jars, etc., to keep them from scratching your tabletop.Skip the furniture polish, and wipe your table down with a clean, slightly damp cotton cloth. Dry it after you’ve cleaned it to soak up any remaining water beads.Keep your furniture out of direct sunlight, and try to keep the temperature in your

Your dining table or kitchen table should be big enough to accommodate both your everyday and special occasion seating needs. We also suggest leaving about 3 feet of space between your dining room table, the wall, and nearby furniture, so you can scoot dining chairs in and out and move easily around the room.
If you’re not confident about whether your table will fit, we have some visualization tools to help you out:

• If you want to preview dining room tables in your space, download our EA inHome app. The measurements aren’t to-the-millimeter perfect, but they’ll give you a good idea of the scale of the table and how it will look in your dining room.
• If you want to see a new table within your floor plan—or rethink your whole floor plan—you can experiment with our 3D Room Planner.