We are a family of 6 (four kid ages 10yrs to 5mo) and our dining area is the most difficult part of our house… we need a new table that seats 6 and I’d love the option to seat 8 if possible. But what shape table can I get for this space that makes the most sense?

In this photo to the right is the kitchen, and you have to walk past the table to get there. Where I’m standing taking the photo is the back sliding glass door and to the left of where I’m standing is the basement stairs. So a dining table cannot extend too far out because it would block entrance to the kitchen, the back door and the basement stairs… the walls of this nook make me think a round table would be best, but can we fit a round table that seats 6-8 here?

Any links to tables or pictures of ideas would be so helpful!

Hi guys, I'm looking for a small dining/breakfast table in a dark brown finish to go in my rather small bachelor pad. Everything I've found at local furniture stores is pretty overkill for what I need, and the stuff at target/wal mart etc seems to be pretty flimsy.

Rectangle vs round doesn't matter, and I'm fine with drop leafs, it just needs to have dimensions less than 36"x36", be sturdy, come in a darker shade of brown, and not break the bank.

Anybody have any suggestions? These sorts of things are hard to trust online review for.

Thanks!