[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"blog-detail-how-to-have-a-perfectly-scaled-dining-room":3,"blog-related-how-to-have-a-perfectly-scaled-dining-room":31,"blog-header-categories":60},{"id":4,"slug":5,"title":6,"subtitle":7,"bodyHtml":8,"heroImageUrl":9,"heroImageAlt":7,"authorName":10,"authorImageUrl":7,"publishedDt":11,"categories":12,"tags":16,"products":24,"inlineProducts":25,"seo":26},607,"how-to-have-a-perfectly-scaled-dining-room","Expert Advice: How to Design a Perfectly Scaled Dining Room",null,"\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">As we're sure you're aware, being a great hostess isn't easy. And for us, \u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>the key starts with good design\u003C/strong>\u003C/em>. Today's topic? The \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProdGroup/kitchen-dining-room-furniture?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=diningroomscale\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">dining room\u003C/a>. Every year, the same design dilemmas come up again and again when it comes time for special occasions.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">People are always wondering: \u003Cstrong>\u003Cem>How big of a dining room table do I need? \u003C/em>and \u003Cem>How many people can fit at my table in my formal dining room? \u003C/em>\u003C/strong>You want to make sure your dining space is cozy... but also that everyone has plenty of room. \u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cblockquote>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>\"You don't want anybody to have to squeeze between the chairs and the wall, or have someone trip over the rug.\"\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/blockquote>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Between all of the siblings and cousins and kids, friends and family, it can be a bit hectic. That's why we put together this guide—complete with an easy infographic below—to help you create a \u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>perfectly scaled dining room\u003C/strong>\u003C/em> with perfectly arranged dining room furniture as the focal point.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/dining-tables?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=scaled-dining\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10112\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/The-Kuotes-Dining-Table-Infographic.png\" alt=\"The Kuotes Dining Table Infographic\" width=\"900\" height=\"887\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">A key \u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>trick of the trade\u003C/strong>\u003C/em> is to leave at minimum 36 inches between the edge of your \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/dining-tables?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=scaled-dining\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">dining table\u003C/a> and the wall or other furniture. Keeping at least 45 inches between your table and the dining room entryway will also keep from any bottlenecking in and out during dinnertime. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">When deciding on a rug, add about 2 feet on each side of the dining table to achieve an \"optimal\" size.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cscript src=\"https://cdn.dashhudson.com/web/js/board-carousel-embed.js\" type=\"text/javascript\" data-name=\"dhboard-carousel\" data-gallery-id=\"845505\" data-row-size=\"1.35\" data-gap-size=\"1.35\" data-mobile-row-size=\"1.35\" data-mobile-gap-size=\"2\" data-call-to-action=\"shop_now\">\u003C/script>\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>Click to shop; from our \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/blog/cozy-masculine-modern-transitional-hudson-valley-home-reveal/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=scaled-dining\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">modern transitional Hudson Valley project\u003C/a>\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003Cem>!\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Shop the Look\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/99843-JohnRichard-Modern-Classic-Green-Lambs-Ear-Clear-Glass-Floral-Faux-Floral/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=scaled-dining\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28372\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/John-Richard-Modern-Classic-Green-Lambs-Ear-Clear-Glass-Floral-Faux-Floral.jpg\" alt=\"greenery\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/74916-Eichholtz-Cooper-Modern-Charcoal-Velvet-Black-Legs-Dining-Chair-Set-of/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=scaled-dining\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-22857\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Eichholtz-Cooper-Modern-Charcoal-Velvet-Black-Legs-Dining-Chair-Set-of-2.jpg\" alt=\"dining chair\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/134063-Akira-Coastal-Beach-Natural-Brown-Rattan-Candle-Style-Chandelier/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=scaled-dining\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-32795\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/product_134063.jpg\" alt=\"chandelier\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/131851-Alina-Rustic-Lodge-Brown-Oak-Wood-Rectangular-Dining-Table-W/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=scaled-dining\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-32793\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/product_131851_1.jpg\" alt=\"table\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/4920-Arteriors-Kazu-Root-Mangrove-Tree-Iron-Floor-Sculpture/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=scaled-dining\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-32796\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/product_4920.jpg\" alt=\"sculpture\" width=\"500\" height=\"510\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/95112-Montauk-Rustic-Lodge-Black-Wood-Rectangular-Door-Sideboard/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=scaled-dining\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-32794\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/product_95112.jpg\" alt=\"sideboard\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Round Table vs. Rectangular Table\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Round dining room tables create a more intimate environment than other shapes, so they’re \u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>great for family gatherings or dinner parties\u003C/strong> \u003C/em>with your best of friends where everyone's \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/glassware?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=scaled-dining\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">wine glasses\u003C/a> are full. Round tables are also a great option for \u003Ca href=\"https://rstyle.me/+H-_8V4gx9AJnZggVgNKGQA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">kitchens\u003C/a> or spaces without a designated dining room. \u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">A caution for the round table: If you have a large dining room, a large round table does make it difficult for guests to talk across the table. If you prefer to entertain for large groups, a rectangular or oval table may be your better option. You can also \u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>draw on themes from your living room\u003C/strong>\u003C/em> and echo the look of a favorite accent chair, or set of bar stools. \u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cscript src=\"https://cdn.dashsocial.com/web/js/board-carousel-embed.js\" type=\"text/javascript\" data-name=\"dhboard-carousel\" data-gallery-id=\"5312646\" data-row-size=\"1.34\" data-gap-size=\"1.34\" data-mobile-row-size=\"1.34\" data-mobile-gap-size=\"2\" data-call-to-action=\"shop_now\" >\u003Cspan data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\u003C/span>\u003C/script>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>Click to shop; from our \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/blog/kathy-kuo-home-design-spotlight-modern-regency-in-westchester/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=scaled-dining\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">modern regency Westchester project\u003C/a>!\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Shop The Look\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\"> \u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/146073-Sunpan-Marris-Regency-Teal-Upholstered-Gold-Stainless-Steel-Dining-Arm-Chair/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=scaled-dining\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-32798\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/product_146073_1.jpg\" alt=\"chair\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div> \u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/26672-Oly-Studio-Muriel-Clear-Resin-Bubbled-Chandelier/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=scaled-dining\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17939\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Oly-Studio-Muriel-Pink-Taupe-Bubbled-Chandelier-staging-kathy-kuo-home.jpg\" alt=\"white bubble chandelier\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div> \u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/126367-Woodbridge-Jensen-Mid-Century-Walnut-Rectangular-Extendable-Dining-Table-W/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=scaled-dining\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-32799\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/product_126367.jpg\" alt=\"dining table\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div> \u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\"> \u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/95518-Stem-Zero-Modern-Classic-Clear-Crystal-Sparkling-Wine-Glass/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=scaled-dining\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-32800\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/product_95518_1.jpg\" alt=\"champagne glass\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div> \u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/8313-Global-Views-Hollywood-Regency-Shelf-Brass-Bar-Cart/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=scaled-dining\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-32801\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/product_8313.jpg\" alt=\"bar cart\" width=\"500\" height=\"510\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div> \u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/103803-JohnRichard-Bursting-With-Blooms-French-Country-White-Apple-Blossoms/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=scaled-dining\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-32802 size-full\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/product_103803.jpg\" alt=\"floral arrangement\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div> \u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>With a standard 20″ x 20″ \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/dining-room-chairs/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=scaled-dining\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dining chair\u003C/a>, here’s your guide to buying round dining tables:\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">A 42″ round table can fit four people comfortably.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">A 48″ round table can seat 4-6 people comfortably.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">A 60″ round table can seat between 6-8 people comfortably.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>With a standard 20″ x 20″ dining chair, here’s your guide to buying oval dining tables:\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">A 60″ oval dining table can seat up to 6 people comfortably.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">A 97″ oval dining table can seat up to 8 people comfortably.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">A 102″ oval dining table can seat up to 8 people comfortably.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">A 120″ oval dining table can seat up to 12 people comfortably.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cscript src=\"https://cdn.dashsocial.com/web/js/board-carousel-embed.js\" type=\"text/javascript\" data-name=\"dhboard-carousel\" data-gallery-id=\"5312396\" data-row-size=\"1.34\" data-gap-size=\"1.34\" data-mobile-row-size=\"1.34\" data-mobile-gap-size=\"2\" data-call-to-action=\"shop_now\" >\u003Cspan data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\u003C/span>\u003C/script>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>Click to shop; from our \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/blog/luxurious-modern-organic-downtown-manhattan-interior-design-reveal/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=scaled-dining\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">modern organic lower Manhattan project\u003C/a>!\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Shop The Look\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\"> \u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/99652-Palecek-Nova-Modern-Classic-Natural-White-Limestone-Decorative-Vase-Set-of/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=scaled-dining\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-29738\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Palecek-Nova-Modern-Classic-Natural-White-Limestone-Decorative-Vase.jpg\" alt=\"vases\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div> \u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/156237-Amaryllis-Rustic-Lodge-Brown-Oak-Oval-Dining-Table/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=scaled-dining\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-32805\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/product_156237_1.jpg\" alt=\"table\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div> \u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/29434-Oly-Studio-Copernicus-Modern-Classic-Global-White-Resin-Sculpture-Small/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=scaled-dining\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-29674\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Oly-Studio-Copernicus-Modern-Classic-Global-White-Resin-Sculpture.jpg\" alt=\"sculpture\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div> \u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\"> \u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/75736-Fida-French-Country-Green-Fiddle-Leaf-Brown-Clay-Potted-Fig-Tree/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=scaled-dining\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-29864\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/product_75736.jpg\" alt=\"tree\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div> \u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/128155-Eichholtz-Clubhouse-Hollywood-Regency-Cream-Boucle-Brass-Frame-Dining-Arm-Chair/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=scaled-dining\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-32803\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/product_128155.jpg\" alt=\"dining chair\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div> \u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/117633-Villeroy-Boch-Boston-Modern-Classic-Green-Crystal-Glass-Highball-Set-of/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=scaled-dining\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-29673\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Villeroy-Boch-Boston-Modern-Classic-Green-Crystal-Glass-Highball.jpg\" alt=\"highball glass\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div> \u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Rectangular dining tables are the go-to table shape for any dining area. It’s practical, fits easily in a dining room, and most importantly, it looks great. 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